Northern Weapons City
北方兵器城
A weapons-themed park built on Baotou's arms industry base, with real tanks, artillery, missiles and aircraft displayed outdoors.
Baotou was a key arms industry base of the People's Republic of China, and Northern Weapons City is located in Qingshan District, where many defense enterprises are concentrated. It is one of the earliest weapons-themed exhibition parks in China. Most exhibits are displayed outdoors, including retired tanks, armored vehicles, artillery, air defense missiles (such as the Hongqi-2 (Red Flag-2) surface-to-air missile, which shot down a U-2 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft), and fighter jets. Indoor halls trace the development of China's arms industry, and shooting experiences are also offered. It suits families and military enthusiasts; allow about 1.5–2 hours to see the displays and take photos. The park is located in Qingshan District, about 15 minutes' drive from the city center. Ticket prices and opening hours follow official announcements, and shooting and other experiences cost extra. The outdoor displays get very sunny in summer, so bring sun protection.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00 (per scenic area announcements)
Nearby sights
- Alding Botanical Garden
- Saihantala Urban Grassland
- Baotou Museum
- Yellow River Scenic Park & G210 Bridge
- Xiaobaihe Wetland
- Lüzu Temple
- Fuzheng Temple (Baotou Zhao)
- Zhuanlongzang Park