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Highlights
- Discover a journey through 5,000 years of history at Beijing’s National Museum of China on Tiananmen Square, featuring over 1.4 million preserved relics.
- Upon arrival at the museum entrance with your ticket in hand, you're free to explore and choose your own path among the 48 galleries and permanent exhibitions.
- Explore all 48 galleries with full access to key exhibitions like Ancient China, The Road of Rejuvenation, and New Era that showcase both historical and modern narratives.
- Experience a selected view of national treasures within one museum visit, tracing China’s evolution from ancient civilizations to the contemporary era.
Your Experience
Discover the National Museum of China at your leisure by exploring 48 galleries and three major permanent history exhibitions. This self-guided tour allows for a flexible exploration tailored to your schedule.
Getting Started
Upon arrival, use your ticket to enter the museum directly through its main entrance, passing through security checks in the lobby. Here, you can pick up a map of the museum and plan your journey across various galleries on your own schedule.
National Museum of China Highlights
Situated on Tiananmen Square, this prestigious institution houses over 1.4 million artifacts that chronicle more than 5,000 years of Chinese history. Visitors can explore its extensive permanent exhibitions and explore the diverse collections spread across several wings.
Features to Explore
- The museum's expansive layout includes access to 48 galleries, offering a complete view from ancient relics to contemporary pieces all in one visit.
- In the Ancient China exhibition, you'll start a chronological journey through Chinese history across various dynasties using key artifacts as guides.
- Explore modern Chinese history with The Road of Rejuvenation exhibition, which highlights significant periods leading up to national rejuvenation through selected displays and themed sections.
- The New Era exhibition is part of the broader Road of Rejuvenation series, focusing on recent developments within China's historical context.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Entry to the National Museum of China
- Access to 48 museum galleries
- Explore ancient exhibits including The Road, Tiananmen Square: A Journey Through Time, Ancient China, and Road of Rejuvenation and New Era permanent exhibitions
- Personal expenses
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Must Know
- Present your ticket at the entrance to enter directly and proceed through security checks.
- Plan your visit by consulting a museum map available in the lobby to navigate freely among galleries.
- Your entry includes access to all three permanent exhibitions: Ancient China, The Road of Rejuvenation, and New Era.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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