Chinese destroyer Jinan

The Jinan is a Type 051 destroyer now preserved as a museum ship at the naval base in Qingdao, spanning more than a hundred meters in length. Visitors walk the deck between gun turrets, missile launchers, and superstructures built from gray steel, seeing the layout of a warship designed for coastal defense.

The destroyer was built in the late 1960s at a shipyard in Shanghai and served for decades in the Chinese navy. The ship was later decommissioned and turned into a floating museum in Qingdao, allowing visitors to explore a Cold War era surface combatant.

The Jinan represents a period of Chinese naval development when the nation incorporated Soviet design principles while establishing its maritime defense capabilities.

Check ahead for opening times, as the naval base area is not always accessible to the public. The ship has multiple levels with steep ladders, so sturdy footwear is advisable.

The ship was named after a major inland city, following a long tradition in Chinese warships. This naming practice differs from Western navies, which often draw on rulers, heroes, or abstract terms.

Location: Qingdao

Address: 8 Lai Yang Lu, Shi Nan Qu, Qing Dao Shi, Shan Dong Sheng, China, 266024

Phone: +8653282866784

Website: http://hjbwg.com

GPS coordinates: 36.05485,120.32107

Latest update: December 6, 2025 11:24