Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression

Beijing


This modern museum, on the north side of the main road in Wanping Town, is dedicated to the July 7th Incident (also known as the Marco Polo Bridge Incident), which happened in the vicinity and sparked the ensuing war with Japan. Despite the propaganda, considerable thought has gone into the presentation. You'll need your passport for entry.

Take bus 339 from the subway exit.


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