About Memorial of the Nanjing Massacre

Sober and serene, this monument was built as a tribute to all those who were massacred in 1937. Millions of Chinese living in Nanjing were killed by Japanese army in this massacre. It spreads the message of peace and urges us to avoid atrocities. The museum explains very well through statues, documentaries, old newspapers, and articles about the tragic incident that took the lives so many people of China. It is a must visit for the history lovers as it throws light on the Japanese invasion of China. It stands for the evil results of the war and tries to teach the world to avoid hatred and spread the love for humankind.

Must See

  • View the enormous 'mother and baby' statue outside the hall of martyrs 
  • It offers a heart-touching graphical display of information about the massacre. 
  • Plenty of Documentary evidence regarding the massacre can be referred to here.
  • The articles from the Contemporary newspapers about the massacre is available here
  • Must visit the Curio shop at the end of the museum which sells articles related to the massacre.

How to reach

Take metro line 2, till Yunjin Road, take the exit at gate 2 and walk towards the west to reach the museum.
Take bus 7, 37, 61, 63, 161, 166, 170, or 186 to Shuiximen Dajie Jiangdongmen.
Take bus G3 or G6 to Jiangdongmen Jinianguan.

Basic bus fare is 1 yuan for regular buses and 2 yuan for air-conditioned buses.

Basic taxi fare is 9 yuan for the first 3 kilometers and after that the fare increases by 2.4 yuan for every additional kilometer.

Basic metro fare is 2 yuan for the journey for the first 8 stations and up to 4 yuan for longer journeys.

Tips

  • One may carry a flower as a mark of respect to the massacred people
  • Maintain a sober and respectful behavior as the atmosphere is very serene
  • Silence is to be maintained 
  • Most of the descriptions and information is available in English so can be easily understood
  • The place has a sad impact. So, it may be avoided for children and people who easily get upset
  • Hire a good tourist guide to gather all pieces of information
  • Avoid public holidays as the place gets crowded 
  • Photography is allowed

Visit Time

Sunday          8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday          Closed
Tuesday         8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday    8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday        8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday             8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday         8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Time you can spend

4 to 5 hours

 

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Clear Sky 1.73°C

 

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