Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution
One of the “Ten Great Buildings” of 1959: the weapons hall displays merit-credited fighter jets, tanks, artillery, and real missiles; the Dongfeng (East Wind) series and captured equipment from various periods draw the biggest crowds, and the exhibit line runs from the Red Army era all the way to modern national defense
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 09:00-17:00 (closed Mondays)
- Ticket
- Free (reservation required)
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
One of the “Ten Great Buildings” of 1959, the Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution: the weapons hall displays merit-credited fighter jets, tanks, artillery, and real missiles; the Dongfeng (East Wind) series and captured equipment from various periods draw the biggest crowds, and the exhibit line runs from the Red Army era all the way to modern national defense. Free with reservation, closed Mondays; the top pick for military enthusiasts and families with kids. It shares the neighborhood with the China Millennium Monument and Yuyuantan Park, so they can be visited together.
Getting there: Metro Lines 1/9, Military Museum Station
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