Suifenhe Railway Station, Railway museum in Suifenhe, China

Suifenhe Railway Station is a museum housed in the original station building that displays train equipment, historical photographs, and operational documents from its years of service between 1899 and 2015. The building preserves the typical structure of a border crossing station and holds information about railway technology and the transport connections it managed.

The station was built in 1899 and operated as a crucial transport hub for goods and passengers moving between China and Russia throughout the early 20th century. Its operation continued until 2015, marking more than a century of continuous railway service across the border.

Above the west entrance, raised Chinese characters read "Suifenhe", with the Russian name "Bokuraničnaja" beneath them. The interior doors, fittings and reliefs are the originals from a century ago, and the facade follows Art Nouveau rules: pilasters stressing the vertical, parapets of uneven height, curved gables and windows, Russian-style ornament over the lintels.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday and offers guided tours in Chinese, with information panels displayed in both Chinese and Russian. Visitors who do not speak these languages may find it helpful to use translation tools or hire a guide to better understand the exhibits.

The waiting room is the only station building on the Middle East Railway with an indoor large-span steel arch roof truss. Above the west entrance, the Chinese characters "Suifenhe" appear in relief, with the Russian name "Baikuraničnaja" below. The interior doors, fittings and reliefs are original from a century ago.