The title of the museum was inscribed by Su Binqi, a master in the circle of archeology. Covering an area of 3,000 square meters, the museum has a basic display entitled "Glorious Ancient Yan Capital Culture" divided into eight parts.
Over 1,000 cultural relics, replicas, materials, models, tombs and horse carriage tunnels give a systemic and vivid introduction to the range, pattern and panorama of the ancient Yan Capital. The glorious culture and advanced civilization of Yan Kingdom have been retraced.
Ancient Chinese people's creativity and their significant contributions to the world's civilization are on display. The most attractive exhibits are the well preserved tombs and horse carriages tunnels. Their original looks have been presented in front of the audience's eyes through high-tech means. You will see what the earliest city built in Beijing looks like and know the vicissitudes of the famous ancient city of Beijing.
Further Information:
Address: DongjialinVillage, Liulihe, Fangshan District, Beijing
Bus Route: Take Bus No. 917 branch at the Tianqiao stop (to the direction of Hancunhe)to the stop of Shanzhou Site, and then walk south for 1500 meters
Self-drive Route: Doudian Exit of Jingshi Expressway
Opening Hours: 8:30-16:30
Tel: 8610-61393412, 8610-61393049
(China.org.cn August 25, 2005)
