China Maritime Museum

China's largest maritime museum, built around a huge antique sailing ship and exhibits on ocean navigation.

Key Information

Opened

2010

Centerpiece

Full-scale Ming treasure ship replica

Closed

Mondays

Ticket Notes

adults about ¥27-30, students about ¥15

About China Maritime Museum

China Maritime Museum opened in 2010 in the Lingang area of Pudong. Its centerpiece is a full-scale reproduction of a Ming-dynasty treasure ship like those sailed by Zheng He. Galleries cover navigation history, shipbuilding, ports, and maritime trade, with interactive simulators and models. The museum is next to Dishui Lake, a pleasant spot for a walk after visiting.

Things to Do

Walk through the full-scale reproduction of a Ming treasure ship
See navigation instruments and antique charts
Try the ship-handling and docking simulators
Explore the gallery on Zheng He's voyages
Combine with a stroll around nearby Dishui Lake

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