Attraction · Qingdao Naval Museum

Naval Museum

China's only military naval museum: Retired warships Shenyang and Changjiang (Mao Zedong once rode) can be boarded; the nuclear submarine Long March No. 1 can be entered (immersive experience); the weapons exhibition area features a complete sequence from coastal artillery to carrier-based aircraft.

Visitor info

Opening hours
09:00-18:00
Ticket
CNY 60

Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.

China's only military naval museum: Retired warships Shenyang and Changjiang (Mao Zedong once rode) can be boarded; the nuclear submarine Long March No. 1 can be entered (immersive experience); the weapons exhibition area features a complete sequence from coastal artillery to carrier-based aircraft; CNY 60 admission, 09:00-18:00, No. 8 Laiyang Road, 3 hours recommended for military buffs.

Getting there:No. 8 Laiyang Road

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