[2025 Beijing Attraction] Travel Guide for Civil Aviation Museum (Updated May)

Airbus A310 is a 200 seat medium and short range wide-body airliner developed by the Airbus on the basis of the Airbus A300. Development began in July 1978 and commercial services started in March 1983. This aircraft (Reg. Number:B-2301) is the first Airbus aircraft in China, It was delivered in July 1985. It was operated by China Northwest Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. After the aircraft was retired , it was donated to the Civil Aviation Museum in 2007. I remember my first flight on Airbus A310-300 of S7 Airlines back when I was a kid 🙂 I was shocked by the size of the airplane.😮 I love that in this museum you can walk under the airplane and even touch it 😍 very unique experience! IG: edgarmesropyan Aviation IG: emaviation #passionpassport #airbus #airbus310 #a310 #chinaeastern #china #airplane #aircraft #place #aviation #aviationlove #aviationspotter #aviationmuseum

Back then in the days of World War II, Douglas DC-3 twin-piston airliners were used in considerable amounts by the Soviet Union, which was under the license of the USSR as the Lisunov Li-2. After the war has ended, they switched to an improved version of a twin-piston airliner, the Ilyushin il-12, resulting in delicate il-14. Ilyushin II-12, this was a modified version of Li-2 in all manners and was for short airfields as well. Lisunov Li-2 was also used in China. The one displayed in the museum carries an all-over olive drab color with three yellow stripes around the fuselage and wings. #passionpassport #aviation #aviationlove #aviationspotter #aviationmuseum #airplane #aircraft #plane

Ilyushin Il-14P ( Reg. number: B-4208) this aircraft had been used to fly the Chinese leader Chairman Mao Zedong and was presented by Soviet’s Stalin in 1956. The aircraft is still wearing CAAC colors. The best part is that you can still get onboard of this beautiful aircraft and see the interior 😍 Being able how the VVIPs we’re flying back in 50s is very interesting! As you can see in the pictures the museum is doing a great job keeping this Ilyushin il-14 in a very very good condition! BTW Ilyushin IL-14 is a legendary machine and some of them are still flying 🫣 IG: edgarmesropyan Aviation IG: emaviation #passionpassport#aviation #aviationlove #aviationspotter #aviationmuseum #il14 #ilyushin #airplane #aircraft

On the ground level of the museum you can find a Nanchang Y-5 (licence-built Soviet’s Antonov An-2), (Reg. Number: B-8404) in a blue color livery - markings of Nanjing University College of Civil Aviation. Back out through the front doors and turning right, the first aircraft you come to see is rather battered looking Shijiazhuang Y-5 8207 – another licence-built Antonov An-2. Unfortunately the airplane is in extremely bad condition - all of the wing, flap, aileron, elevator and tailplane ribs are exposed. I have no idea what is the reason that this beautiful bird is in such a bad condition, I felt bad seeing this old lady... P.S. Maybe they wanted to show the structure of the wing IDK… IG: edgarmesropyan Aviation IG: emaviation #passionpassport #nanchang #y5 #antonov #an2 #airplane #aviation #aviationlove #aviationspotter #aviationmuseum

I had a long layover in Beijing so I decided to visit the civil aviation museum that is located not far from Beijing capital International Airport. The civil aviation museum has lots of interactive attractions. The museum has lots of valuable displays highlighting the early Chinese aviation history. It also has many other “retired” airliners. A good example is the highly anticipated Mao’s plane. However, the majority of planes being displayed are not accessible. At times, you have to pay 10 yuan to enter Mao’s plane, and do as little as viewing its interior by the door. They also have realistic flight simulators (Three of them worked well.) which did cost 100 yuan. The China Civil Aviation Museum is a must visit if you are into history, especially China’s aviation history or old airplanes. I was all by myself almost as always but A lot of people were visiting the museum with kids. Kids are highly recommended to visit as much as they all offer a less exciting “fun” bit. They might be a little complicated to kids but hey, if there is interest, why not visit with them? IG: edgarmesropyan Aviation IG: emaviation #solotravel #beijing #civilaviation #aviation #aviationmuseum #museum #airplane #airplanes #aviationlove

This building, designed in the shape of an aircraft engine, contains a century of memories of China's civil aviation. From documents of the "Two Airlines Uprising" to the real Mao Zedong's plane, this is a treasure trove that aviation fans cannot miss. 📍Basic Information • Address: No. 200, Capital Airport Auxiliary Road, Chaoyang District (near Weigou Exit of Airport Expressway) • Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-16:30 (last admission at 16:00), closed on Monday • Tickets: Free, need to register on site with ID card or make reservation in advance ✨Highlights 1. Il-14: It once carried Mao Zedong and other leaders, and the cabin is preserved in its original state 2. Airbus A310-200: China's first twin-aisle passenger aircraft, a must-see in the open-air exhibition area 3. Flight simulator: A320, Cirrus and other aircraft experience (A320 simulator is temporarily closed) 🚌Transportation suggestions • Take bus No. 359 and get off at "Civil Aviation Museum Station" • Free parking lot for self-driving, turn right at Weigou exit of Airport Expressway and walk 700 meters 📌Visiting tips • The indoor exhibition area is divided into three major themes: "Rising Sun", "Reform and Opening-up", and "Era of Flying Forward" • Groups must make reservations 5 days in advance, and a letter of introduction from the company is required for groups of 10 or more • No beverages are allowed into the venue, but there are water dispensers in the venue #BeijingMuseum #AviationFansCheckIn #Parent-ChildScience #NicheAttractions #AprilGoodPlaces2025 #Beijing #BeijingAttractions (Whisper: The BAe146 aircraft in the outdoor exhibition area is a short-haul passenger aircraft made in the UK, and it is rarely exhibited in China~)

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 A must-have! Beijing Civil Aviation Museum Nanny-level Check-in Guide Families, if you are a die-hard fan of airplanes and aviation, or if you plan to bring your children to broaden their horizons, then the Beijing Civil Aviation Museum can be called a "dream museum"! Basic Information 📍Address: Located on the south side of Capital Airport Auxiliary Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, easy to find. 🚗Transportation: If you drive there, the museum has free parking, so you don’t have to worry about parking problems. If you choose public transportation, first arrive at Dongzhimen Station, transfer to the Airport Express to Terminal T2, and then take a taxi. You can arrive at the starting price, which is very convenient. 🎫Tickets: Free and open to the public, but reservations must be made in advance on the Beijing Civil Aviation Museum official account. Remember to bring your ID card when entering the museum, and you can enter quickly by scanning the card. 🕙Opening hours: 9:00 - 16:30, closed on Mondays, be sure to pay attention when planning your itinerary, don't miss it. Attractions As you step into the museum, the scene in the outdoor exhibition area is exciting, with large aircraft lined up in an orderly manner. The "Beijing No. 1" light transport aircraft is quite eye-catching. It is the first light passenger aircraft independently designed and manufactured in my country, and it is of great significance; the Trident 2E aircraft should not be underestimated. Premier Zhou Enlai once took it on a visit abroad, and it is full of historical charm. For some aircraft, you can observe the structural details up close, and even climb into the cockpit to experience the joy of being a "pilot". It's super fun! The indoor exhibition area is like a time tunnel of civil aviation history, from the difficult start of the civil aviation industry to its current vigorous development. Precious photos, documents and physical objects from different stages are on display. Exhibits such as old airline tickets and airline uniforms instantly take people back to the past, giving them a clear understanding of the development process of civil aviation. Travel suggestions Arrive as early as possible in the morning and take advantage of the best light to go to the outdoor exhibition area to take photos with the big planes. The success rate of taking photos is very high. When visiting the aircraft, you may want to rent an interpreter to learn more about the fascinating stories behind each aircraft. At noon, enjoy a light meal at a restaurant near the museum and take a short rest. In the afternoon, move to the indoor exhibition area, slow down your pace, savor every moving moment of the development of civil aviation, and experience the fun of simulated flight in the interactive experience area. Precautions • The exhibits in the museum are precious, so please do not touch them, keep quiet and do not make loud noises. • The outdoor exhibition area is large, so be sure to take sun protection and hydration measures to avoid sunburn and thirst. • If you bring children with you, make sure to keep them under your supervision throughout the trip and do not let them run or play around the aircraft to ensure their safety.

There are several museums in Beijing where you can see airplanes. In addition to the famous Aviation Museum and Military Museum, there is also a Civil Aviation Museum near the Capital Airport. - Compared with other museums, the Civil Aviation Museum is relatively niche, and there are not many tourists. The museum is divided into two parts: outdoor and indoor. The appearance of the indoor exhibition hall is streamlined, and it looks like a terminal building, which is very characteristic of "civil aviation". - The indoor exhibition hall of the Civil Aviation Museum is divided into two floors, and the design of large floor-to-ceiling windows makes the lighting in the museum very good. The indoor exhibition hall has real aircraft such as the French Socata TB20 trainer used by China Civil Aviation and the CJ-6 trainer used by the Air Force, as well as models of aircraft such as the C919 and ARJ21. The exhibits are quite rich. When we went, there was also a special exhibition on the uprising of the two airlines, where we could see many precious cultural relics and collections of that year. - The three aircraft in the main exhibition area on the first floor are the main exhibits of the indoor exhibition hall, namely the Il-14 passenger plane, the Mi-8 helicopter and the Yun-5 transport plane. The Il-14 is an improved passenger plane developed by the Soviet Union on the basis of the Il-12. The preciousness of the Il-14 of the Civil Aviation Museum lies in the fact that it was once Chairman Mao's special plane. This is also the only aircraft in the Civil Aviation Museum that can be visited inside. You can board the cabin and see the furnishings in the special plane of that year. It is said that Chairman Mao's only work photo on the plane was taken on this plane. - The blue-painted biplane propeller plane next to the Il-14 is the Yun-5, the largest transport aircraft in the history of China's aviation industry, with a total output of more than 1,000. Although it looks quite old-fashioned, it is very stable in flight, has low operating costs, and is very versatile. - The remaining white-painted Mi-8 helicopter was originally produced in the Soviet Union. It is the largest helicopter in the world and is known as the "Kalashnikov" in the helicopter kingdom. It is mainly used for transportation. - The aircraft displayed in the outdoor exhibition area of the Civil Aviation Museum are even more abundant - Cessna Citation VI, Yun-7, Yun-11, Li-2, C-46, Airbus A310, Trident, BAe146-100, etc., and there is also a military JJ-5 aircraft. If you are an aviation fan who pays attention to the history of the Anti-Japanese War, you can take a good look at the C-46, which was one of the main transport aircraft of the "Hump Route" back then. - Address: No. 200, Capital Airport Auxiliary Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing Bus route: Bus No. 359 (Civil Aviation Museum Station) Driving route: Exit the expressway at the Weigou exit of the airport expressway (outbound direction), turn right at the traffic light at the expressway exit (southwest direction), drive along the Capital Airport auxiliary road for about 700 meters, and turn left (southeast direction) at the Civil Aviation Museum sign. According to the sign, park in the parking lot of the Civil Aviation Museum (free of charge).

Photos are still from last summer, the China Civil Aviation Museum, took the kids there for fun, the location is not particularly remote, we parked on the roadside without paying for parking, just had to walk a little bit. The museum is divided into indoor and outdoor sections, as soon as you walk into the indoor area, it feels like you've arrived at the terminal. Inside, it is divided into two floors above ground and one below, but it is not enclosed, and you can see between the floors. Small aircraft are suspended in the sky, and ancient passenger planes that you can enter and visit are displayed on the ground. Around there are exhibits and paintings introducing knowledge about the origins of airplanes and aviation development. Kids can learn a lot of aviation-related knowledge. It mainly features civil aviation series. Outdoors are the real airplane exhibits. These are probably retired civil aviation passenger planes on display. Standing next to the plane makes you feel so small. For those who love airplanes, both adults and kids, I think this is a very good spot for checking in. It's also great for taking photos.