China Maritime Museum
中国航海博物馆
About China Maritime Museum
Highlights
Suggested Route
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Facilities
Allow 2-3 hours minimum. Audio guides available in English. Check for special exhibitions.
📅 Best Time & Crowds
Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (October-November)
🏮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 →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.
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09:00-16:30 (closed Mondays)
Metro Line 16 to Dishui Lake then bus 1093/Free-Trade-Zone Loop Line to museum; nearest HSR: Shanghai Hongqiao ~70 km; PVG ~40 km.
Free admission; advance reservation via official platform/WeChat advised.
Free admission
31.2317, 121.5026
Tip: Google Maps may be inaccurate in China — use Amap for navigation.
