Lugouqiao Documents Display Hall卢沟桥史料陈列馆Ⅰ

The museum is the neighbor to the well-known Lugouqiao Bridge (卢沟桥), where the eight-year Anti-Japanese War of China (1937 – 1945) was started here on July 7, 1937. It shows the history and relevant documents of the old and heroic bridge, which crosses Yongding River (永定河) in Fengtai District (丰台区), southwestern Beijing Municipality.

LugouqiaoLugouqiao Bridge was built in 1192 and the State Council officially announced that the ancient bridge was a key cultural protection unit. Lugouqiao Documents Display Hall is in two parts. The first part introduces inclusively all the history of Lugouqiao Bridge, its geographical location, architectural structure, artistic carvings and the bridge in the eyes of ancient Chinese painters.