Scenic spot introduction:
The Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution is the only large-scale comprehensive military history museum in China. It covers an area of more than 80,000 square meters, with a construction area of more than 60,000 square meters and a display area of more than 40,000 square meters. The main building is 94.7 meters high, with 7 floors in the center and 4 floors on both sides. The round tower at the top of the building holds the 6-meter-diameter gold-plated "August 1st" military emblem and medal of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. It towers high in the sky and sparkles with gold. The 4.9-meter-high bronze gate was cast from artillery shell casings sent by troops participating in the war on the Fujian front line. Above the main entrance hangs a huge gold-lettered and copper-plated plaque "Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution" inscribed by Mao Zedong himself.Attractions distribution:
The display exhibitions of the Military Museum are divided into basic exhibitions and temporary exhibitions. The basic displays include the Agrarian Revolutionary War Museum, the Anti-Japanese War Museum, the National Liberation War Museum, the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea, the Ancient War Museum, the Modern War Museum, the Weapons Museum, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Foreign Exchanges and Friendship Museum, the New China National Defense and Army Construction Achievements Museum, Cheng Yunxian Sculpture Art Gallery.Scenic spot features:
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Travel Guide
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Tourist Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China > Beijing > Haidian District
How to get there:
Take Metro Line 1 or bus 1, 21, 57, 65, 320, 337, or 802 and get off at the Military Museum Station.
Scenic area map:
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Attraction Tickets
Revolutionary Military Museum ticket prices:
With a valid ID, you can get a ticket to enter the museum for free
Scenic area opening hours:
8:30-17:00 (November to March) 8:30-17:30 (April to October) Closed on Mondays