Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall
A national memorial hall established in 1985 on the original site of the "10,000-corpse pit" mass grave at Jiangdongmen, where the remains of victims were found; its grey-and-black architectural complex bears the complete historical evidence of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:30-17:00 · closed Mondays
- Ticket
- Free (reservation required)
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A national memorial hall established in 1985 on the original site of the "10,000-corpse pit" mass grave at Jiangdongmen, where the remains of victims were found; its grey-and-black architectural complex carries the complete historical evidence of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre. The historical exhibition hall strikes straight at the heart with its "300000" figure wall, the wall of victims' names and the excavated remains shown in situ; the Great Bell of Peace and the "Peace" sculpture group bring the narrative to rest on memory and peace. The national memorial ceremony is held here every December 13; the grounds are solemn and dignified—visits are kept silent throughout, and loud talking and photography are best avoided. It is the weightiest stop on a Nanjing trip, and the reservation system requires planning several days ahead.
Getting there: Metro Line 2, Yunjinlu Station
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