From far-flung places in our recent Take the Subway series, we move closer to the city center for a look at a few spots that we think, while they may not be on any Beijing top sights lists, are definitely worth going out of your way to visit.
From public transit to Beijing temples, now it's back to city transit once again with the…
Beijing Transportation Hall (北京公交馆 Běijīng Gōngjiāo Guǎn)
A highlight upon entering is a repilca of an old city trolly
Opened early last year, in 2023, the Beijing Public Transportation Hall is a museum dedicated to, you guessed it, public transit. Here you’ll find all kinds of buses new and old, a replica of Beijing’s old trolly system, and more to explore in regards to the city’s public transit history.
Why Visit?
There are examples of old paper tickets and more memorbilia to peruse
The chance to learn all about public transit and to see some historic vehicles first hand. It’s also a great place to visit with kids in tow.
The Details
Oddly enough, the museum is only open on Saturdays, 9-11am and 1-3pm. Entry is free with ID.
Beijing Public Transit Hall 北京公交馆
29 Lianhua Chi Xili, Lianbao Lu, Haidian District
海淀区莲宝路莲花池西里29号
Hours: Sat, 9-11am; 1-3pm
Contact: 010 6396 1826
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