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China Quaternary Glacial Vestige Exhibition Hall

  • China Quaternary Glacial Vestige Exhibition Hall showcases fascinating evidence of Pleistocene glaciers through rare rocks, informative exhibits, and the story of pioneering geologist Li Siguang.

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  • ID : 237
  • City : beijing
  • English name : China Quaternary Glacial Vestige Exhibition Hall
  • Chinese name : 中国第四纪冰川遗迹陈列馆
  • Type :
  • Level : easy
  • Kids : suggested
  • Elders: possible
  • Best season : All seasons
  • Visiting length : 3 hours
  • Distance to city center : 26 km

Introduction

    • China Quaternary Glacial Relics Exhibition Museum is located in Moshikou in Shijingshan District with Fahai Temple, Longquan Temple, Cheng'en Temple, Tomb of Tianyi and other cultural landscape as its neighbors. It is about 20 km away from the downtown city. The museum holds the distinction of being the sole museum in China and Asia constructed directly on Quaternary glacial relics.

Helper to visit China Quaternary Glacial Vestige Exhibition Hall

  • Address in English : No. 28 Moshikou Street, Shijingshan District, Beijing
  • Address in Chinese : 北京市石景山区模式口大街28号
  • Tel : 86-10-88722585
  • Post code : 100041
  • Ticket time : 8:00-16:30
  • Open time : 8:00-17:00
  • Closing time : Every Monday (except public holidays)
  • Location : China Quaternary Glacial Vestige Exhibition Hall is around 26 km to downtown beijing

    Transportation

    • Public bus: Take Bus No. 489, 527, Special 148 and get off at Moshikou Dongli Station.
  • Private car is the best method to visit China Quaternary Glacial Vestige Exhibition Hall with local tour operator.

Admission

  • high season : 10 RMB/person.
  • shoulder season : 10 RMB/person.
  • low season : 10 RMB/person.

    History

  • In 1954, Chinese geologist Li Jie found a piece of diabase on one side of the hill north of Yongding River. There was obvious quaternary glacial striation. It was later identified by Li Siguang. The glacial striation was formed in Cenozoic fourth period 2 to 3 billion years from now. It is a rare find and the first time in China north area.
    In 1955, it was listed into key cultural heritage protection units by the National Geology Ministry and Beijing Municipal Government.
    In 1986, the plan was organized. In 1987, the preparatory group was found.
    In April 1989, the exhibition hall was opened to the public.

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      Architecture

    • The architecture of the museum blends harmoniously with the surrounding natural environment. It is designed to protect the precious glacial relics while providing a comfortable and educational space for visitors. The building's layout is well - organized, facilitating a smooth flow of visitors through different exhibition areas.
      The museum covers an area of 1,950 square meters, with a building area of 750 square meters, and a total exhibition area of 4,200 square meters. It consists of two floors with 11 exhibition rooms and 1 relic protection area. By the end of 2022, it had a collection of 666 items. The exhibition content focuses on popular science education related to glacier knowledge, geological rocks, paleontology, and environmental protection.

      Exhibition Halls

    • First - floor Exhibition Halls

      The first floor includes the preface hall, the glacier knowledge hall, the glacial scratch protection area, and the hall on the earth's evolution and typical Quaternary glacial landforms. There is also a multi - functional hall where visitors can watch popular science films related to glaciers. Here, visitors can get a basic understanding of glaciers, their formation, and their impact on the earth's surface.

      Second - floor Exhibition Halls

      The second floor mainly showcases the distribution of modern glaciers, the relationship between glaciers and humans, the impact of climate change on glaciers, and the research results of the Chinese Quaternary glacier theory. In addition, there are multimedia interactive projects for visitors to experience, allowing them to comprehensively understand the Quaternary glaciers.

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      Highlights

    • Glacial Scratch Relics

      Glacial Scratch Relics: The most significant highlight is the glacial scratch relics. These unique scratches, in the shape of nail - head and rat - tail, were formed when glaciers moved, carrying sand and gravel that rubbed against the bedrock. They are an irreplaceable and non - reproducible cultural and geological resource.

      Fossils and Specimens

      The museum displays a variety of fossils such as ostrich eggs, dinosaur eggs, trilobites, and mammoth tusks, as well as different - sized glacial erratic boulders. These specimens vividly illustrate the biological and geological conditions during the ice age. There are also models of prehistoric creatures like the majestic mammoth, which give visitors a sense of the scale and appearance of these ancient animals.

      Mineral Exhibits

      The museum also exhibits a range of beautiful minerals like tourmaline, calcite, and fluorite. These minerals not only have aesthetic value but also help visitors understand the geological processes that occurred during the Quaternary period.
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