Guide to Visiting the Memorial Hall of the Victims in the Nanjing Massacre
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A piece of history that cannot be forgotten, a profound shock to the soul
📍 Location atmosphere
The moment we stepped into the memorial hall, the atmosphere suddenly became heavy. It’s not because of the darkness of the building, but because of the weight of history pressing on my chest. The number of victims was written on the black wall outside the museum. When the cold wind blew, it seemed as if those silent wails traveled through time and space. The entire park is dominated by black, gray and white, and the design is low-key and profound, which makes people naturally slow down and enter the rhythm of silence and reflection.
🕊️ Exhibition Guide and Highlights
The museum is divided into three major areas:
• Historical Crime Evidence Exhibition Hall: presents the crimes committed by the Japanese army during the invasion of China. Physical objects, photos and oral testimonies weave together that dark history. There are many horrifying details, so be prepared.
• Peace Park Area: A place filled with white trees and monuments, it is a space that buffers the soul. You can sit on the stone bench and calm down, or walk to the Peace Bell and ring it to pray for the world.
• Remains Display Area: The real remains of the victims are publicly displayed under transparent glass, which is the most painful and undeniable evidence. The atmosphere at the scene was extremely depressing, and many people couldn't help but have tears in their eyes.
📝 Visiting advice and psychological preparation
• It is not recommended to go there on an empty stomach or when you are in a bad mood, as the information and emotional impact here are very strong.
• Please remain quiet and respectful. This is not a place to take photos or check in, but a holy place for mourning and learning.
• After the visit, it is recommended to find a quiet place to write down your feelings, or take a walk in the nearby green space to give your mind some space to recover.
❤️ Postscript: Memory is the root of peace
When I left the memorial, I felt a sense of weight in my heart. This is not for hatred, but to remind the world how precious peace is. History should never be forgotten, it should be remembered so that it will not happen again.