National Museum of China

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National Museum of China
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  • A professional tour guide will provide an in-depth 2-hour tour of the National Museum of China, taking you through a millennium of Chinese treasures and exploring the past and present of national treasures.
  • A dedicated person will make an appointment for tickets, so you can save worry, time, and effort.
  • The itinerary is carefully planned, interesting and informative, with tour guides selected with more than ten years of experience, rejecting cursory tours, suitable for family trips, business trips, and solo trips.

Package options

Entry Ticket + Guided Group Tour
Multi-Attraction Day Combo (with Audio Guide)
Full-Day Heritage Tour with Special Experience
Entry Ticket + Guided Group Tour
Ticket + English group tour
Free cancellation (48 hours notice)
48-hour confirmation
Valid on the selected date
10% off
Tickets+Chinese group tour
Free cancellation (48 hours notice)
48-hour confirmation
Valid on the selected date
10% off
Multi-Attraction Day Combo (with Audio Guide)
National Museum (Morning) + Temple of Heaven (Afternoon) + English Audio Guide
Conditional cancellation
24-hour confirmation
Valid on the selected date
10% off
National Museum (afternoon) + Temple of Heaven (morning) + English Audio guide
Conditional cancellation
24-hour confirmation
Valid on the selected date
10% off
Full-Day Heritage Tour with Special Experience
Forbidden City + National Museum of China + Tram Day Trip (in Chinese)
Conditional cancellation
24-hour confirmation
Valid on the selected date
10% off

What to expect

  • Journey through five thousand years of time: The "Ancient China" basic exhibition fully showcases the origin and development of Chinese civilization.
  • Without a guide to sort out the complex dynastic changes and historical context, foreign tourists can easily feel confused in the vast amount of historical materials.
  • The museum houses the pinnacle masterpiece of the Bronze Age: the Houmuwu Ding, weighing 832.84 kilograms, representing the highest level of ancient casting technology; gain an in-depth understanding of the ritual and music system and power symbol it represents.
  • Explore the unique symbols of Eastern aesthetics: the museum houses world-class ancient Chinese jade and porcelain, with exquisite shapes; appreciate the auspicious meanings and production techniques behind the patterns, and understand the implicit and profound Eastern aesthetics.
  • Choose a package with guided tour services to help you sort out the complex dynastic changes and historical context, and "revive" cold objects through vivid historical stories.
The Chinese civilization spans five thousand years, with the sun and moon rotating, exhibiting constant movement and change.
The Chinese civilization spans five thousand years, with the sun and moon rotating, exhibiting constant movement and change.
National Museum of China ticket (optional Chinese/English tour + ticket)
National Museum of China ticket (optional Chinese/English tour + ticket)
Fully decode and activate ancient and profound historical culture
Fully decode and activate ancient and profound historical culture

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Review for: Tickets+Chinese group tour

Our tour leader, Ms Yang Tian Rui, is very professional n knowledgeable. Gives a very good n clear explanation of the exhibits. Had a good experience n enjoyed her guide.

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I booked the "Ancient China" guided tour at the National Museum through Klook this time, and I highly recommend Teacher Sang Chirong! Teacher Sang's explanations were clear and well-organized, not just a robotic recitation. She thoughtfully structured the tour, narrating the long history in a sequential and engaging manner. She didn't just describe the appearance of the artifacts; she also provided historical context and interesting anecdotes, making each exhibit come alive. The pace was comfortable throughout, and key national treasures were explained in detail, helping us understand the timeline of the Ancient China exhibition. If we had explored on our own, it would have been easy to get confused, so following the guided tour was much more rewarding. If you want an in-depth visit to the National Museum's "Ancient China" exhibition, I highly recommend booking Teacher Sang's guided tour.

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Review for: Tickets+Chinese group tour

Thanks to our guide Tom Wei's excellent explanations, we were able to fully understand all the exhibits. The itinerary was well-paced, allowing us to see many exhibits in a limited amount of time. It was truly great value for money!

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Review for: Tickets+Chinese group tour

Our tour guide, Mr. Gao Zhenyu, was incredibly meticulous and professional. He attended to the needs of every group member, and his explanations were lively and engaging. He led us to see many national treasures, which deepened our understanding and knowledge of Chinese history.

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Review for: Tickets+Chinese group tour

Thanks to the platform, we successfully visited the National Museum, which is usually very difficult to book. The museum houses numerous artifacts, and if you visit alone, you'd never be able to see everything; without a guide, it would just be a superficial glance. Our guide, Yang Tianrui, showed us particularly precious national artifacts that cannot be taken out of the country. Her explanations were insightful and engaging, covering historical stories, the cultural background of the era, and the reasons for their discovery. Although the National Museum was extremely crowded, Guide Yang always held up a tablet, using images to help everyone clearly see the details of the artifacts, and it was easy to stay with the group (because Guide Yang is tall, haha, you could spot her in the crowd). From the very beginning of the meeting, we could feel Guide Yang's enthusiasm. It was truly a pleasure to be part of this tour! Thank you, Guide Yang!

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Review for: National Museum (afternoon) + Temple of Heaven (morning) + English Audio guide

There probably aren't any Korean reviews, so I'll write one. Booking tickets for the National Museum of China was really tough, so I used this service. However, I didn't receive the QR code until two days before, which led to a bit of a struggle with the seller. They send the tickets just one day before your reservation, so don't worry, everyone. Getting into the National Museum of China by taxi is incredibly difficult because it's close to Tiananmen Square, so there are vehicle restrictions. You'll have to get out and walk quite a distance in the scorching sun, about 30 minutes! Just take the subway.

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Service: The guide was very patient in explaining the ancient artifacts from various dynasties and also provided insightful, easy-to-understand analyses of their origins and history, making the activity very meaningful!

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Review for: Tickets+Chinese group tour

Our guide, Wang Wenjuan, from the National Museum, was professional and incredibly knowledgeable. She brought the otherwise dull museum to life, telling captivating stories about each treasure that truly drew us in. It's definitely worth joining a tour with her! The guide also showed us the best spots for photos, ensuring everyone could get great shots, and managed the time perfectly. Although the visit was short, it was enough to understand China's history from ancient times to the present.

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Review for: Forbidden City + National Museum of China + Tram Day Trip (in Chinese)

The tour guide was very responsible. The explanations were detailed. The group never had to wait for anyone, as the guide always kept everyone within the designated area. The timing was also very well-arranged.

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Our national museum guide, Wang Wenjuan, was very engaging and thorough. She was able to accommodate all the places we wanted to visit, and several hours just flew by.

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