Home/China Attractions/Qinghai/West Route Army Memorial Hall of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army
West Route Army Memorial Hall of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army
4A Tourism Area

West Route Army Memorial Hall of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army

西宁市中国工农红军西路军纪念馆

Qinghai, Xining·36.5991°N, 101.7500°E
Ticket Price
CNY 40, students CNY 20
Duration
2-3 hours

About West Route Army Memorial Hall of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army

A memorial museum in Xining, Qinghai, honoring the West Route Army of the Chinese Red Army and the soldiers who fought in its campaigns of the 1930s. Artifacts, documents and dioramas tell the story of this history.

Highlights

• Museum honoring the West Route Army of the Red Army and its 1936–37 campaign. • Artifacts, documents, and dioramas on the Hexi Corridor battles. • Solemn memorial garden with a monument.

Suggested Route

Exhibition hall → memorial courtyard → monument; allow 1.5 h.

Food & Lodging

Halal restaurants in Xining; city-center hotels.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, free admission, limited English signage.
Travel Tips

Respect the solemn atmosphere. Keep voices low. Photography allowed in most areas but check signs.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June-September

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

View on interactive map →
View Trip →
Book Tickets & Tours

Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

External booking links. Prices may vary.

Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only link to platforms travelers actually use.

Opening Hours

09:00-17:00 (closed Mondays, except holidays)

Getting There

In Xining; city bus access; nearest airport Xining Caojiabao (~30 km); no metro.

Reservation

Revolutionary memorial hall; generally free, reservation may be required for groups.

Ticket Price

CNY 40 (≈ $5.6), students CNY 20 (≈ $2.8)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
西宁市中国工农红军西路军纪念馆

36.5991, 101.7500

AmapApple MapsGoogle Maps

Tip: Google Maps may be inaccurate in China — use Amap for navigation.

Nearby Attractions