On October 24, the China Great Wall Museum reopened following years of renovation. Located at the foot of the Badaling Great Wall, the museum is a flagship project of the Beijing section of the Great Wall National Culture Park. It was completed and opened to the public in 1994, closed for renovation in April 2022, and passed a joint completion inspection in June 2026.

The renovated museum has a total floor area of approximately 16,000 square meters. Its architectural design blends the Great Wall's elements with the mountain landscape, drawing inspiration from classic features of the ancient fortifications, such as ramparts and fortified passes.

Inside the museum are the Peace Hall (和平厅), themed exhibition halls, a digital exhibition hall, a multi-functional hall and the Great Wall Hall (长城厅). Fitted with all-glass curtain walls, the Great Wall Hall offers a panoramic view of the Great Wall Pedestrian Street, with the Badaling Great Wall visible in the distance.

To mark the reopening, the museum has launched a series of major exhibitions exploring the history, culture and spirit of the Great Wall. More than 700 cultural relics (including individual items and sets) are on display in the permanent exhibition. Special and digital exhibitions complement and build on the permanent exhibition, presenting stories of the Great Wall from diverse perspectives and in a variety of formats.

As part of the renovation, the museum has invited renowned Chinese artists to design and create seven artworks, using diverse materials and immersive elements to enrich the visitor experience.

The museum is opening on a trial basis from October 24, with daily admission from 9:00 to 17:00 (last admission at 16:30). It is closed on Tuesdays except on public holidays. Admission is free.

During the trial phase, no reservations are required, but admission stops once the daily limit of 4,000 visitors is reached. Chinese visitors may scan their resident ID cards at the turnstiles to enter. Visitors holding other valid identity documents (including electronic versions) must register their details first. Visitors without valid identity documents (including electronic ones) will not be admitted. Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

(Source: Beijing Fabu)