Beijing Postal Museum

Beijing Postal Museum

Destination Introduction

The Beijing Postal Museum is located in Xiaobao Fang Hutong, inside Chongwenmen. It opened to the public on February 20, 1997, marking the 100th anniversary of Beijing’s postal service.

The museum is situated on the former site of the Imperial Post Office of the Qing Dynasty, originally built in 1905. The building is a row of traditional-style single-story houses, with simple yet dignified interior decor. The basic exhibition, titled “A Brief History of Beijing Postal Service,” showcases over 300 historical postal artifacts, including documents, equipment, supplies, and credentials, as well as more than 1,000 precious historical photographs. These exhibits introduce the century-long development of Beijing’s postal service since 1897. The exhibition highlights the glorious history of Beijing’s postal service over the past hundred years and its significant role in the history of China’s postal system. It also demonstrates that the wealth of experience accumulated during its development remains highly valuable today.

Through collecting and preserving historical materials, images, and artifacts related to Beijing’s postal service, the museum promotes the spirit of hard work and perseverance in China’s postal industry. It also helps cultivate and educate postal workers in maintaining a dedicated, ambitious, and enterprising professional attitude. Additionally, it provides residents of the capital with an excellent place to learn about postal history and inspire patriotic sentiments.

Attraction Address: No. 7, Baofang Hutong, Chongnei Street

Inquiry Phone: 65132753

The Beijing Postal Museum is located in Xiaobao Fang Hutong, inside Chongwenmen. It opened to the public on February 20, 1997, marking the 100th anniversary of Beijing’s postal service.

The museum is situated on the former site of the Imperial Post Office of the Qing Dynasty, originally built in 1905. The building is a row of traditional-style single-story houses, with simple yet dignified interior decor. The basic exhibition, titled “A Brief History of Beijing Postal Service,” showcases over 300 historical postal artifacts, including documents, equipment, supplies, and credentials, as well as more than 1,000 precious historical photographs. These exhibits introduce the century-long development of Beijing’s postal service since 1897: visitors can learn about the period when foreigners controlled the Beijing postal system and the struggles of postal workers to secure postal rights; understand the challenging journey from manual delivery to the modernization of the postal service; and appreciate the dedication and wisdom that postal employees have contributed to developing the capital’s postal services. The exhibition highlights the glorious history of Beijing’s postal service over the past hundred years and its significant role in the history of China’s postal system. It also demonstrates that the wealth of experience accumulated during its development remains highly valuable today.

In addition, the museum houses a post office branch that offers services such as mail, parcels, newspapers, and philatelic products.

Address: No. 7, Xiaobao Fang Hutong, Chongwenmen Inner Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Phone: 63033478, 65132753

Opening Hours: 9:00–16:30 (Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Sundays)

Admission: 3 RMB

Location: Located in Xiaobao Fang Hutong, Chongwenmen Inner Street

Take bus routes 39, 8, 3, 41, 116, 110, 106, or 108 and get off at Dongdan.

Beijing Chongwen District