An introduction to Beijing''s small museums

Winter is here and, gradually, people are forgoing outdoor activities, choosing instead to spend their free time indoors. While there are places like the indoor amusement park that will keep patrons entertained throughout the season, museums are also a great place to visit during winter. Beijing boasts numerous museums that are free to visit. A trip to a museum is not only educational; it can also enhance the parent-child relationship.

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Beijing's car museum [Photo: Sina.com.cn]

Beijing's car museum is located in Huairou Yang Songzhen. This privately-owned car museum covers an area of 6500 square meters. On June 8, 2009 the museum officially opened, showcasing a collection of more than one hundred vehicles. Among the cars on display are: the Dongfanghong brand of cars made in Beijing, the first generation of 210 military off-road vehicles, SAIC Shanghai brand of inspection cars, the first generation of Shanghai's Phoenix automobiles, the Shanghai 580I car series, FAW produced Dongfeng Jinlong automobiles, the first generation of the Red Flag brand of cars, and classic models of overseas automotive brands such as Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, Citroen and the Soviet Union-era Jisi. Also on display are vehicles that carried some of China's most well-known figures in modern history.


Beijing's car museum [Photo: Sina.com.cn]


Beijing's car museum [Photo: Sina.com.cn]