Wall of names
The victims' names.
Cornelius Kibelka from Berlin, Germany — CC BY-SA 2.0 · Cornelius Kibelka from Berlin, Germany — CC BY-SA 2.0 · Keiichi Yasu — CC BY-SA 2.0 · 史氏 — CC BY 3.0 · 鲍向阳 — CC BY-SA 3.0 · WL — CC BY 2.0 · Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China — CC0 · Alexey Romanov — CC BY 3.0
A museum and memorial to the victims of the mass killings suffered by Nanjing's residents after the city fell to the Japanese army in December 1937; it was built in 1985 on a site where victims' remains were found and was enlarged in 2007 and 2015. Visitors pass through grey stone courtyards, expressive sculptures and a wall carved with victims' names, then exhibition halls of documents, photographs and testimonies, including the stories of those who sheltered civilians in the «Safety Zone» during those weeks. Every year on 13 December it hosts China's national day of mourning, observed since 2014; the place is quiet and solemn, visited by students and families, and calm and respect are expected. Entry is free with a booking under your own name, and the museum closes on Mondays, per visitor guides. Some exhibits are harrowing and unsuitable for young children; bring your passport for entry.
The victims' names.
Photos and testimony.
Stories of rescue.
Shuiximen Street, Jianye District, Nanjing
Yes, entry is free but needs a booking under your own name, and the museum closes on Mondays, per visitor guides.