Vomiting blood! Beijing - National Museum of China Nanny-level Travel Guide

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Vomiting blood! Beijing National Museum Nanny-level Travel Guide

Family members, if you come to Beijing and don’t visit the National Museum of China (abbreviated as China Museum), you will be missing out! As the country's top comprehensive museum, the collection here is richer than you can imagine. From ancient times to modern times, the precious cultural relics are simply a three-dimensional history of Chinese civilization. Whether you are a history fan or a literary youth, you can gain a lot here.

Basic Information

📍Address: No. 16 East Chang'an Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing. The location is very easy to find, just on the east side of Tiananmen Square.
🚇Transportation: Take Metro Line 1 or Line 2, get off at Tiananmen East Station, exit from Exit C or Exit D, and walk for a few minutes to arrive.
🎫Tickets: The National Museum is open to the public free of charge, but reservations are required in advance. You can make an appointment on the "National Museum" WeChat applet or the official APP of the National Museum. Tickets are released at 17:00 every day. Remember to set the alarm in advance, as tickets for holidays are especially popular.
🕙Opening hours: 9:00 - 17:00 (no admission after 16:30), closed on Mondays, so don't miss it.

Attractions (must-see exhibits)

As soon as you enter the National Museum, you can feel its grandeur. The museum houses more than 1.4 million collections, including the Houmuwu Ding, which is the largest and heaviest bronze ritual vessel unearthed in the world to date. It has a heavy shape and exquisite craftsmanship. Standing in front of it, you can deeply feel the wisdom and creativity of the ancients. There is also the "Four-Ram Square Tripod", whose exquisite patterns and unique shape can be regarded as the pinnacle of bronze casting technology. "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" in the calligraphy and painting exhibition area is also not to be missed. The beautiful mountains and rivers depicted by Wang Ximeng in brilliant colors are delicate and shocking.

Travel suggestions

Plan your route in advance, otherwise it's easy to get lost. You can first go to the Ancient China Exhibition Hall to understand the development of Chinese civilization along the historical context. When visiting, you may want to rent an audio guide or attend the scheduled free lectures, so that you can gain a deeper understanding of the stories behind the cultural relics. If you are tired of shopping, there are restaurants and cafes in the museum where you can take a break and replenish your energy. If you have enough time, you can also visit temporary exhibitions, which often have new surprises.

Precautions

• You must bring your ID card and scan it to enter the museum.

• Lighters, tripods and other items are not allowed. Liquid drinks can be brought but cannot be consumed in the exhibition hall.

• There are many people in the museum, please take care of your personal belongings.

• Keep quiet, don’t make loud noises, and respect other visitors and artifacts.