Nanjing Massacre Memorial

Nanjing Massacre Memorial — one of Asia's most important and sobering memorial museums

Qianyi L.
By Qianyi L.·Updated May 2026·10 min read
Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall exterior, Nanjing, China
Time needed
2-3 hours
Rating
AA

Overview

The Memorial Hall of the Victims in the Nanjing Massacre is one of the most important memorial museums in Asia, dedicated to the estimated 200,000-300,000 civilians and prisoners of war killed during the Japanese occupation of Nanjing in December 1937 and the weeks following. The museum is sobering, respectfully curated, and essential context for understanding 20th century Chinese history and Sino-Japanese relations.

Plan your visit

Best time to visit

Any day. Avoid Chinese national holidays when crowds are very large.

Getting there

Metro Line 2 to Yuhuatai station, then 15 minutes walk. Or taxi from central Nanjing.

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