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National Museum of China
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The National Museum of China is located on the east side of Tiananmen Square. It is one of the largest museums in the world, with a collection spanning 5,000 years of Chinese civilization. The museum's permanent exhibitions include the Ancient China and The Road to Rejuvenation galleries, showcasing treasures such as bronze vessels, jade artifacts, and the famous Simuwu Ding. Visitors can explore chronological displays that highlight key dynasties and cultural achievements. The museum's architecture blends traditional Chinese elements with modern design, offering a comprehensive journey through China's past and present.
Don't miss
- See the Simuwu Ding, a massive bronze ritual vessel from the Shang dynasty.
- Explore the Ancient China gallery with its jade burial suits and terracotta warriors.
- View the modern history exhibits in The Road to Rejuvenation hall.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit National Museum of China
You can visit National Museum of China on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inForbidden City/ Palace Museum & Tiananmen Sq. Ticket Booking4.7★ · 162 travelers2-4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$3 per personSee dates →
Most bookedBeijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)4.8★ · 1,475 travelers3-4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$9 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleBeijing Private Tour:Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall and Panda House5★ · 92 travelers7-8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$188 per personSee dates →Getting there
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