China Railway Museum Zhengyangmen Branch — Attraction in Beijing

The China Railway Museum Zhengyangmen Branch, housed in the historic Zhengyangmen East Railway Station, offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of China's railway system.

This museum showcases a diverse collection of locomotives, carriages, and railway artifacts, tracing the development of rail transportation from the 19th century to the present day. Visitors can explore exhibits that highlight the significant role of railways in China's modernization and economic growth. The museum's interactive displays, including train simulators and virtual reality experiences, provide a unique and engaging way to learn about the history and technology of...

The China Railway Museum Zhengyangmen Branch has been located in the former Zhengyangmen East Railway Station since 2008. The clock tower is the only part of this terminus of the old Imperial Railway Of North China (also called Jingfeng Railway or Peking-Mukden Railway) that is still original, the rest was rebuilt in 1979 after the construction of the subway line no. 4. The collection of this part of the China Railway Museum mainly includes models, maps (some in 3D relief), photographs, documents and displays about the development of railways in China. Nice for those who are really interested; for the real trains one has to go to the location in the...

It's 100m from exit B of the Qianmen metro station on line 2. Gate fee is 20 RMB. English signage is generally limited. The exhibit rooms are dimly lit in general. The museum needs a refreshed modern look. The exhibit halls are large so you need to traverse across a wide hall to view all the pieces as there's nothing that occupies the center of the room. Also, you'll not find locomotives. It's more about the development of the rail-lines than the development of...