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Qingdao Tour of
Naval Museum
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Qingdao Naval Museum, built in 1989, is the
only military museum that features the complete development of the
Chinese naval establishment. Located at No.8, Laiyang Road, the
museum sits on the gorgeous seashore. It lies to the west of the
famous Lu Xun Park and faces Zhan Bridge across the sea.
The museum, with a great collection of documents,
photographs and precious relics of different periods, fully narrates
the history and achievements of the Chinese navy. The museum
consists of several exhibition areas which reflect the glorious
history of Chinese navy in all aspects since its formation.
Navy Uniform Exhibition Hall displays the uniforms,
military insignia and special duty apparel of different periods
since the founding of the Chinese People's Navy in 1949. They
reflect the process of modernization and normalization of the Naval
Establishment. The dress uniform, office appliances and articles for
daily use of Xiao Jinguang, the first commander of the navy, are
also on display.
The Exhibition Hall of Presents shows more than 300
precious gifts which are a great feast for the eyes. Donated by the
armies of over 60 countries, they attest to the diplomatic
achievements of the Chinese People's Navy. Many are the army emblems
and naval vessel signs of foreign navies. Some of them are highly
significant, such as a Russian naval officer's sword presented by
the Vice Minister of Russian Defense in 1957 and a gilt sword with
black scabbard given by an American admiral in 1989.
The square of the court is the Weaponry Exhibition Area
where ex-service weapons and equipment are on display. These are
organized by category-naval vessel, aeroplane, guided missile,
artillery, radar, underwater weapon, underwater tank and so on. Of
the 150 exhibits, some are of crucial historical value since they
served Chairman Mao, Premier Zhou Enlai, Xiao Jianguang and some
international allies.
The Marine Exhibition Area, covering a water area of 4
hectares (10 acres), holds a retired destroyer, frigates and
conventional submarines which had made great contributions in
safeguarding the country.
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