National Natural History Museum of China

The Temple of Heaven Park, Tiantan in Chinese, is located in the Dongcheng District, Beijing. It is the (large) and most representative existing masterpiece among China's ancient sacrificial buildings. The Temple of Heaven was the place where emperors of the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty held the Heaven Worship Ceremony. First build in 1420, the 18th year of the reign of Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty, the Temple of Heaven was enlarged and rebuilt during the reigns of the Ming emperor Jiajing and the Qing emperor Qianlong. In 1988, it open to the public as a park, showing ancient philosophy, history and religion. Its grand architectural style and profound cultural implication give insight into the practices of the ancient Eastern civilization. Covering an area of 2,700,000 square meters, it is larger than the Forbidden City, is enclosed by a long wall. (it) northern part within the wall is semicircular symbolizing the heavens and the southern part is square symbolizing the earth, reflect an ancient Chinese thought of "the heaven is round and the earth is square". The main buildings lie the south and north ends of the middle axis of the inner part. The most significant is the Circular Mound Altar (Huanqiutan) to hold many ceremony #yearofrabbit #newyearadventure #tripblazers

With a spare afternoon in Beijing we popped by Beijing Museum of Natural History. Though it seems old the exhibitions are still very interesting and beautiful. Very cheap entry ticket. We really enjoyed the animal displays and exhibitions, there are even dinosaur bones to appreciate. A very nice calm afternoon in the middle of a busy city. #beijing#museum#passionpassport #summervacation

| A Great Place to Take Kids: The National Museum of Natural History.👏👏 The National Museum of Natural History is located at No. 126 South Street of Tianqiao in Dongcheng District, Beijing. It is the first large-scale natural history museum built by China after the founding of the People's Republic of China and is affiliated with the Beijing Academy of Science and Technology. In 2008, it was rated as a national first-level museum by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage of China, mainly engaged in the collection, scientific research, and public education of specimens in the fields of paleontology, zoology, botany, and anthropology. 👍 The National Museum of Natural History covers an area of over 15,000 square meters, with a building area of over 21,000 square meters and an exhibition hall area of over 10,000 square meters. The museum houses a total of 353,000 specimens, including a collection of large complete fossil mammals that ranks second in the world. The fossils of the Yellow River ancient elephants, dinosaurs, and other fossil specimens are well-known worldwide. 👉 The museum has 11 basic exhibition halls, which are set up according to the history of life's occurrence and development on Earth, including 'The Origin of Early Life,' 'The Prosperity of Invertebrates,' 'Ancient Reptiles,' 'Ancient Mammals,' 'The Plant World,' 'The Origin of Humans,' 'Animals - Friends of Humans,' 'Into the Human Body,' 'Magical Africa,' 'Dinosaur Park,' and 'Aquatic Life.' On average, 8 to 10 original exhibitions are launched each year, and the museum receives 1.8 million visitors annually. ❗️❗️ The National Museum of Natural History has been named 'National Science Popularization Education Base' and 'Beijing Science Popularization Education, Research and Development, Media Base' by the Publicity Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Beijing Municipal Government, respectively. It was named 'Science and Peace Education Base' by the Chinese National Commission for UNESCO. On June 5, 2023, the National Museum of Natural History officially opened in Beijing, marking a new chapter in the development of China's natural history museums.

In Beijing's heart, a museum grand, 🏛 Where nature's tales, in stone, expand. 🌿 #NationalHistory's vibrant grace, A haven for wonders, in this vast space. ✨ Fossils whisper ancient lore, 🦕 #Dinosaurs dance forevermore. 💃 In the museum's hallowed halls, Earth's history, vividly recalls. 🌍 #MuseumMagic #BeijingMuseumofNaturalHistory🇨🇳 #LeapYear2024🎐 #BeijingTravel⛩ #KatchaDora🧑🎤💃 #KatchaWanderlust🇵🇭

The National Museum of Nature In the cold winter, the north wind howls, limiting the outdoor activities of children; therefore, visiting museums has become an ideal way to take children out in winter. There are many museums in Beijing, with a wide range of themes. This winter, let's take our children to the museum and open the door to their understanding of the world, nature, and themselves. The first stop is the National Museum of Nature. The National Museum of Nature, located near the Temple of Heaven Park in the south of the city, is a national museum that is free and open to the public. Except for closing on Mondays, it is open to visitors at other times. However, if you want to take your children to visit, you need to make an appointment online first, and you need to make an appointment in advance on holidays. The museum has several permanent exhibitions, including ancient reptiles, ancient mammals, the origin of life, invertebrates, the plant world, magical Africa, the origin of man, Dinosaur Park, and some temporary exhibitions. Parents can choose different content according to their children's age and interests. Upon entering the first floor of the museum, parents can rent or buy AR guide glasses or 4D movie tickets according to their needs, or they can buy parent-child day or half-day tour tickets online in advance to gain a deep understanding of the scheduled sections. The AR guide glasses are a high-tech experience project in the museum. Renting a pair of glasses costs 68 yuan, and a deposit of 199 yuan is required. If you don't want to pay a deposit, you can pay the rent and verify your identity with your ID card. This experience project is suitable for children over 6 years old who have preliminary self-control ability. Standing on any of the 40 floor stickers in the museum with the glasses on, the commentary will automatically play, giving you a sense of immersion. During the visit, you can also take a photo with a fun animal and print a photo for free. There is a 4D cinema on the third floor of Area A of the museum. There are four different movies at 10:00 and 11:00 in the morning and 13:15 and 15:00 in the afternoon every day. The movie lasts about 15 minutes. The movie ticket is 20 yuan per ticket. Under normal circumstances, it is not recommended for children under 5 years old to watch the movie, and children under 8 years old need an adult to accompany them to watch the movie. Movie tickets can be purchased at the information desk on the first floor. The Dinosaur Park on the first floor and the basement of the museum is more suitable for young children to visit. The museum's rich and colorful exhibits, ancient fossils, animal and plant specimens, and huge dinosaur skeleton models are the beginning of children's understanding of the world. It is recommended to take your child to visit the National Museum of Nature several times at different stages of their growth, to understand life and the world from here. Warm reminder: Transportation route: Take subway line 8 and get off at Tianqiao Station; take bus No. 20, 120, 141, 71, 90, etc. and get off at Tiantan West Gate.