China Coal Museum
中国煤炭博物馆
A national-level museum of the coal industry where visitors can ride a cage elevator down into a simulated mine shaft to experience coal mining. It is a popular choice for family outings.
The China Coal Museum is located on Yingze West Street in Wanbailin District. It is a national thematic museum of the coal industry, showcasing how coal forms, the history of coal development in China, and modern mining technology. The most popular attraction is the underground simulated mine. Visitors ride a cage elevator down the shaft and walk through tunnels showing mining scenes from ancient times to the present, making it well suited for children. Admission to the basic exhibitions is free, but the mine experience and other activities may charge fees; check the official website for details. The museum is closed on Mondays. It is about 3 km from the Shanxi Museum.
Opening hours
Closed Mondays; 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Shanxi Museum
- Fen River Scenic Area
- Taiyuan Great Mosque
- Yingze Park
- Zhonglou Street & Liuxiang
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Taiyuan
- Chunyang Palace (Shanxi Ancient Architecture Museum)
- Changfeng Cultural District (Shanxi Grand Theatre & Taiyuan Art Museum)