National Museum of China

National Museum of China.[Photo by Wen Bao]

Exhibitions in the National Museum of China.[Photo by Zhang Qingjun]

Beijing has 151 registered museums, topping the country in terms of quantity, quality and density. Browsing cultural relics and modern exhibits in cool rooms attracting visitors. There are several must-see museums.

The Museum of Chinese History and Museum of Chinese Revolution, are under renovation, and housed in the same building complex, which stretches for more than 300 meters north and south along the east side of Tian'anmen Square.

It has more than 610,000 relics dating to thousands of years ago. From military relics to cultural relics, visitors can get a sense of the rich culture of a historic nation. They get an introduction to China's modern history from the Opium War to the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949. English translations are available for all.

Address: Tian'anmen Square (east side), Dongcheng district

Tel: +86 10 8468 9150 Open: 8:20 am - 4:30 pm

Admission: free

Traffic: Subway Line 1, Tian'anmendong Station; Bus No l, 120 and 728