China Railway Museum Dongjiao

China Railway Museum Dongjiao

China Railway Museum Dongjiao
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Peter Zhao
Harbin, China145 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Solo
The exhibition hall is not very large, and 20CNY is a bit expensive. The railway in front of the hall is where Beijing tests vehicles. Here you can see the present and future of China's railways. When you enter the indoor exhibition hall, there is a strong smell of engine oil. Every train that once ran across China's beautiful mountains and rivers is here to die. The history of China's railways is displayed here. For tourists who are not interested in railways, it is recommended to go to the film museum opposite the railway.
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Written December 9, 2023
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InnaYYZ
Toronto, Canada1,488 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2019 • Business
I learned a lot about the contributions made by the railroads and rail equipment to the rapid growth and importance of China on the world stage. The Chinese government invested heavily in the rail system and has the World’s best high speed rail system. Much of the narrative in the museum is also presented in English. You can also experience some things first hand in the simulators.
Written September 13, 2019
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Qupnicely
Beijing, China5,173 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
This is by no means a must-see, and my rating reflects the enthusiasm of accompanying small children as much as anything. However, if you have time and an interest in trains then it's worth an hour (maybe even 2 with kids). Standard tickek (yep, that's how they're spelling it at the moment) is 20rmb, half-price concessions, free for kids under 1.2m.
The best thing is that despite all the notices saying you can't climb on the trains, people do - at least the smaller engines - and a couple are set aside for this. But beware. There are none of the health & safety measures you might expect in the west. My advice would be to excersise good judgement in deciding whether or not to get on board any engines. Most are roped off and a big opportunity has been missed to provide elevated walkways in order to at least see inside the engines and carriages. I managed to sneak into one carriage, which was interesting if somewhat musty, but you're not supposed to go inside them. There were even some odd signs saying 'no photos' here and there (which of course everyone ignores).
Apart from the trains, there's a little seating area (bring a snack) where you might catch a DVD of Thomas the Tank Engine in Chinese, and a stall selling a few souvenirs but essentially it's just a big shed full of locomotives and there is only a lttle in the way of English language legends.
Getting there: It is possible by bus (e.g. 403) but easier by taxi I think. The bus depot is about 15 mins walk away just inside the north-east 5th ring road - the museum is outside, across the bridge and level crossing, bear north and follow the road and the entrance is on the right. However, be warned that at present it looks like you're heading into no-man's land here. The entrance is almost concealed and replete with a couple of giant concrete sewer tubes partially obscuring the gate. Nevertheless, there were taxis about.
Also note that this place is not the same as the old railway station at Qianmen (photos of which are included in other reviews for some reason). This museum is definitely off the beaten track but also close to the National Film Museum, a little farther out, and the 798 art district, closer to town.
Written August 8, 2010
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worldtravelplus
Cambridge, UK245 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2011 • Solo
Located on the outskirts, but worth the effort for railway buffs and young boys. Others who are tired of the usual Chinese museum fare like dragons, jades, porcelain and bronzes may also find it a unique diversion. The engines are packed like sardines on about 6-8 tracks in a huge hangar. Steam, disels and electric locomotives are all present, along with various coaches. Collection mostly spans 1880’s-1970’s and there are a few engines made in Japan/France/US/UK. Some can be boarded. Keen photographers will be challenged as the steam engines are predominantly black and the lighting in the museum was not good. Additionally, engines stuck behind other engines are too close together to capture the front view, and too close to you to capture the full side view. I’ve been spoilt by other railway museums where displays are spread over a vast open area. But the shelter does provide protection and elongates their life.

I was amused that the ticket lady only told me that the museum was closing in about 5 minutes time just AFTER she had sold me the 20 Yuan ticket. (Closes 3:30 in winter) but to be fair they let me and only the other visitor wander around for a while longer (3:50) before asking us to leave. Serious fans need an hour atleast. Info is available in English on most of the displays.

Those looking for quality train themed souvenirs or toys will be disappointed.

Finding the museum is tricky, so here are some tips.
#1: Take a taxi but don’t expect anyone to know the location.
#2: The museum is marked very accurately on Google maps, so take a print out if you don’t have this app on your smartphone.
#3: As you approach the museum, you will see a blue tall vertical signpost, with English and Chinese text just as the road forks. Beware - the arrow on the sign actually points the WRONG way - telling you to take the right fork. Keep LEFT, do NOT turn RIGHT. If you see a railway crossing with multiple tracks, you have taken the wrong fork and must turn back. Take the left fork and proceed for about 750 metres keeping the high perimeter wall to your right and you will come across a short right lane which leads to the museum entrance.
#4: Ask your taxi to wait for you. I saw no other taxis around, and the whole area outside the museum looks like a construction site so you may have to walk/wait a lot to grab a return taxi. Waiting charges were 10 Yuan for the 30 minutes I spend inside.
#5: Unless you are visiting other sites nearby, consider leaving the museum visit for the last – I stopped over on my way to the Capital airport – but remember to leave enough time to catch your flight.
Written December 1, 2011
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John C
Ottawa, Canada316 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2013 • Couples
This is perhaps the largest collection of high quality steam and electric and diesel railway locomotives in the world. China does steam well, and this is a must-see for any railway fan.
The gigantic single hangar, with lots of skylights and very good lighting, is divided with steam on the right and diesel on the left. There is a small sample of important rolling stock, such as state cars of leaders. Photography is easy with wide aisles and good lighting available around every engine.
Locomotives hail from all over the world, but all served in China in the past one hundred years.
There are several locomotives available for visit, so get photos inside the cab at the controls of steam giants.
The special and important locomotives of the PRC are kept here, such as the Mao locomotive (which I got to visit).
There are very few non-engine exhibits. Those are kept in the boring railway museum at the south end of Tiananmen Square. Do not bother visiting that one unless you want to look at old photos and tools.
The locomotive museum is very far from downtown, but still closer than the airport. It is just off the airport expressway near the fifth ring road. Get your hotel concierge to arrange a car and driver for the half day trip out and back. Have the driver wait for you as getting back downtown without a car is nearly impossible for Westerners.
The museum was nearly empty during tourist high season in early August 2013. Drinks and models and books and toys were available from staff at the front door.
Written August 10, 2013
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djpend
Preston, UK1,052 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2013 • Friends
There are two railway museums in Bejing. The one hosting Steam, Diesel and Electric Locomotives is in the north of the city in Chaoyang District, on the way to the airport, 15km out of the centre and not easy to find. Buses No.403, 629, 813 pass nearby. It is a comprehensive collection in a purpose built building which has been described as an aircraft hangar, but is ideal for its purpose. The collection is quite well spaced and so ok for photography. There is a museum shop with some interesting items. It is well worth the trouble of finding it and the 20 yuan entrance. Like many museums it is closed on Mondays. The small exhibits museum is next to Tianaman Square.
Written September 4, 2013
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ESLBruce88
Rio Linda, CA179 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2014 • Solo
There are two museums in Beijing which are labeled "China National Railway Museum. One is in the center of Beijing, across from the back corner of Tiananmen Square. That museum deals with railway construction, but has virtually no rolling stock. This museum is out by the fifth ring road, in the suburbs of Beijing. There is no nearby subway station; you can take a bus or a taxi. If you take the bus, make sure you walk back in the direction you came from; it is about a half mile to the museum entrance and about two miles if you go the other direction.
The museum is in a large hangar style building with mostly steam equipment on one side of the room and more modern diesel and electric equipment on the other. There is good signage in Chinese and English and there is a method to the displays. I am spoiled by living in Sacramento, which has the California State Railway Museum which does a good job of presenting the history and significance of the railroad in western expansion. This museum feels more like it was put together by railway men who wanted to preserve stock that had meaning to them.
The most interesting exhibit is a collection of "working cars" which Chinese leaders like Mao Ze Dong and Chou Enlai used to tour the country in the Sixties and Seventies. They include 60's style pink colored toilets and bathtubs, as well as lounge chairs and office. It's an extra charge, but worth it to view them (the charge includes a automated plastic booty machine which covers your shoes with clean room style slippers to keep the dirt out).
Written November 16, 2014
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kingbee89
Cardiff, UK18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2012 • Family
Located a little far away from town, this museum is choc-a-bloc full of trains from the early 40s until now. Includes the Mao train, Zhu De train, one Zhou EnLai used, and also many massive ones with names like "Liberation" and "Peace".
Written August 4, 2012
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homeonthehill
London, UK24 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2014 • Solo
This is the one outside the centre of Beijing called the China Railway Museum, a huge shed of steam, diesel and electric locos with some carriages. Take the underground to Dong Zhi Men, Line 2, on the top right corner of the underground map. Go out Exit C and look for bus stop 688 which is close by the exit. Take the bus to Nan Gao Xiang Zheng Fu, seventeen stops away and a ride of about 45 minutes. Ask the conductress for help and check the route map on the bus. Get off the bus, walk back about 100 metres to the first left turn opposite a pretty painted school. Walk about 600 metres passing the police station and works opening with a rocky water feature and at the second left turn the museum sign (huge) will be facing you at the end of the street. Entrance fee was Y20.
Written July 27, 2014
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Arie B
Beijing, Beijing, China179 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2012 • Friends
In May 2012 we visited the Railway Museum near Tiananmen Square in Beijing, it shows the history of the building of railways in China from past to present, and also the first railway in northern China, the engineering was Dutch and Belgium, it was a large project but it never finished due to many reasons. If you are at Tiananmen square and have some time left it is nice to have a look around, they also show the construction of the new high speed lines in the country.
Written March 24, 2013
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