The national museum of coins and notes, with more than 300,000 items and displays on the development of Chinese coins, ancient minting techniques and the history of the People's Bank of China (visitbeijing.com.cn). It sits on Xijiaomin Xiang, a lane just south-west of Tiananmen Square.
- Address
- 17 Xijiaomin Xiang, Xicheng District
- Hours
- Tue-Sun 09:00-17:00, last entry 16:00 (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Price
- Free (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Price level
- ¥
- Free entry
- Free for everyone
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- It is free and close to Tiananmen Square, a good option if the square is crowded.
- Closed Mondays (visitbeijing.com.cn).