A new museum in Guangzhou! Explore tunnel engineering wonders in Nansha

Good news for technology enthusiasts! Tunnel Museum, located in Guangzhou's Nansha District, has officially opened to the public with free admission and no reservation required. This museum, dedicated to tunnels and underground engineering, is the first of its kind in China, showcasing the most challenging tunnel construction cases and cutting-edge building technologies. 

Tunnel Museum

In front of the museum is a learning center designed in the shape of a shield machine.

Spanning two floors with a total area of about 5,200 square meters, the museum's exhibits trace the history of Chinese tunnels. The exhibition features 192 representative engineering projects, 21 artistic sculptures, 50 multimedia video interactions, and 17 engineering models, offering visitors an in-depth understanding of this remarkable journey.

Meanwhile, modern technology is extensively employed in the museum, with 5D experiences, big data platforms, and smart technologies seamlessly integrating physical exhibits with light and shadow effects.

The underground floor's special exhibition hall is one of the highlights. It is divided into sections such as the equipment manufacturing display area, construction techniques area, international tunnel area, and the special exhibition of China Railway Tunnel Group.

Notably, the equipment manufacturing display area features major equipment like the "China Railway No. 1" shield machine. Visitors can walk along pathways to experience the magnificence of these engineering marvels up close.

Opening hours: 10:00-16:30 (closed on Mondays)

Add.: No. 2, Gongye 4th Road, Nansha District, Guangzhou (广州市南沙区工业四路2号)

Metro: Guangzhou Metro Line 4, Dachong Station (大涌站), Exit A

(cnbayarea.org.cn & GDToday)