Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Military Reclamation Museum
新疆兵团军垦博物馆
A history museum for the Production and Construction Corps, housed in the former headquarters building of the 22nd Corps. It uses artifacts and old photographs to tell the story of reclamation and border defence.
The Military Reclamation Museum is located in the centre of Shihezi City. The building was the former office building of the 22nd Corps of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, in Russian-style architecture. The museum presents the corps' history, from its arrival in Xinjiang in the 1950s to reclaim wasteland and build cities, to its development today. Exhibits include old tractors, daily necessities, historical photographs and special displays on the “8,000 Hunan Women Ascend the Tianshan.” In front of the museum stands a statue of Wang Zhen. Nearby are the former residences of Tao Zhiyue and Zhang Zhonghan. Entry is free, but you must book in advance with your ID card. The museum is usually closed on Mondays. A visit takes about 1.5–2 hours.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–19:30 (check official sources)
Nearby sights
- Youqi Square
- Ai Qing Poetry Museum
- Century Park (Shihezi)
- Zhou Enlai Memorial
- Changyu Baron Balboa Chateau
- First Company of Military Reclamation
- Manas National Wetland Park
- Shihezi Nanshan Scenic Area