Beijing Postal Museum

　　Destination Introduction
　　The Beijing Postal Museum is located in Xiaobao Fang Hutong, inside Chongwenmen. It was opened to the public on February 20, 1997, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Beijing Post.

　　　　The museum is built on the site of the former Beijing General Post Office of the Qing Dynasty, dating back to 1905. The building consists of a row of old-style single-story houses with simple and solemn interior decorations. The basic exhibition is "A Brief History of Beijing Post," which showcases over 300 postal historical relics, supplies, equipment, documents, and more than 1,000 precious historical photos. It introduces the century-long development history of Beijing Post since 1897. The exhibition displays the glorious history of Beijing Post over the past 100 years and its significant position in the history of China's postal service, proving that the rich experience accumulated during its development still holds high practical value today.

　　　　The Postal Museum promotes the spirit of hard work and perseverance in China’s postal services through the collection and exhibition of historical materials, images, and artifacts related to Beijing Post. It also fosters and educates postal workers in having a dedicated, enterprising, and positive professional attitude. At the same time, it provides a great place for residents of the capital to learn about postal history and inspire patriotic sentiments.

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

　　　　Contact Number: 65132753

　　　　The Beijing Postal Museum is located in Xiaobao Fang Hutong, inside Chongwenmen. It was opened to the public on February 20, 1997, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Beijing Post.

　　　　The museum is built on the site of the former Beijing General Post Office of the Qing Dynasty, dating back to 1905. The building consists of a row of old-style single-story houses with simple and solemn interior decorations. The basic exhibition is "A Brief History of Beijing Post," which showcases over 300 postal historical relics, supplies, equipment, documents, and more than 1,000 precious historical photos. It introduces the century-long development history of Beijing Post since 1897. Here, you can learn about the period when foreigners ruled Beijing Post and the struggles of postal workers to secure postal rights; understand the arduous journey of Beijing Post from manual delivery to full modernization; 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 Post over the past 100 years and its important role in China’s postal history, proving that the experience accumulated throughout its development remains highly relevant today.

　　　　In addition, the museum also houses a post office branch where services such as mail, parcels, newspapers, and philatelic items are available.

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

　　　　Phone: 63033478, 65132753

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

　　　　Ticket: 3 RMB

　　　　Location: Located in Xiaobao Fang Hutong, Chongwenmen

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

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