Zhan Tianyou Memorial Hall

The Zhan Tianyou Memorial Hall is a railway museum in Beijing's Yanqing District located above a historic tunnel section of an early rail line. The building holds original rails, bells, technical drawings, and other objects from the early period of Chinese railways.

The museum opened in 1987 to commemorate an engineer who designed the first railway built by Chinese hands during the late Qing Dynasty. His work marked a turning point when the nation began building its own transport infrastructure.

The hall displays personal items and correspondence that show how important this engineer was to the nation's development. You can see documents and objects that reveal his role in connecting people and places through rail.

The museum is best reached by S2 train from Beijing North Station to Badaling Station, followed by a walk to the entrance. The site sits in a mountainous tunnel region, so wear appropriate shoes and dress for the weather.

The museum holds a frescoed portrait of the engineer and original correspondence from top government officials to him. These rare documents show how he worked with powerful leaders of his time.

Part of: China Railway Museum

GPS coordinates: 40.35816,116.00679

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:25