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China Aviation Museum
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China Aviation Museum

中国航空博物馆

Beijing, Changping★ 4.6·40.0243°N, 116.3375°E
Ticket Price
Free admission
Duration
2-4 hours
Rating
4.6 / 5.0

About China Aviation Museum

China's largest aviation museum, where hundreds of military aircraft, missiles and aviation relics are displayed across open-air fields and vast hangars, including historic fighter jets.

Highlights

• Large open-air and hangar museum of Chinese military aircraft. • Hundreds of planes, missiles, and the 'Aircraft Tunnel.' • Historic fighters and transport aircraft.

Suggested Route

Outdoor park → No.1 hangar → tunnel exhibition → open-air field; allow 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

On-site canteen; Changping dining nearby. Lodging: Changping district hotels.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, guided tours, gift shop; partly accessible (slopes).
Travel Tips

Book free tickets in advance via WeChat mini-program. Bring passport for entry. No-flash photography.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October)

🏮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

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

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

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Opening Hours

09:00-17:00 (closed Mondays, except holidays; last entry 16:00)

Getting There

Changping District, Xiaotangshan; bus from Metro Line 5 Tiantongyuan then bus, or bus 643; nearest airport Beijing Capital Int'l (~30 km).

Reservation

Free admission; real-name reservation required via official WeChat.

Ticket Price

Free admission

Address

Beijing City Changping District Xiaotangshan Town Shunsha Road

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
中国航空博物馆

北京市昌平区小汤山镇顺沙路

Beijing City Changping District Xiaotangshan Town Shunsha Road

40.0243, 116.3375

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