Beijing He Yuan Peace Garden Museum is located within the third Embassy Zone and the CBD area of the capital. The Museum location used to be the temporary palace of Empress Dowager Xiao of the Liao Dynasty.
The museum has been awarded a Great Guinness World Record for collecting and displaying peace related inscriptions. From the inscriptions on the peace stones along the lake side at this garden-style museum, you will know how the Ambassadors and representatives of international organizations to China called for peace with their diplomatic talent and culture competence; You can gain historical and geographical knowledge of different countries through the souvenirs presented by dignitaries and celebrities from different countries and thereby to get an insight into the cultural progress and social responsibility under the“Belt&Road” Initiative.
Each collection in the museum tells a story and conveys the goodwill to the peace cause from the people around the world; A piano full of signatures and messages of the representatives of government delegations, leaders of international organizations, top artists, world champions with their hope and wishes to the world peace; The International Grove for Friendship cultivated by African youth leaders, embodies the dynamism of African culture and the development potential of China-African cooperation;
As a visitor to the museum, you can appreciate the sparkles of "Peace + 1" mode of sustainable development triggered from the collision of international public welfare, culture and art and you can also enjoy the harmony among people and balance between men and nature; The museum, though small, will expand your global perspective to a great extend.
Beijing Peace Garden Museum serves as a platform for international exchanges and cross-civilization dialogues, a scenic spot for heads of states and government delegations, a gathering venue for diplomats, multinational companies and international media groups, an education base of patriotism and internationalism for institutes of higher learning of different countries, and the cradle of “Peace Garden Peace Festival” co-organized by China World Peace Foundation, Beijing International Peace Culture Foundation and UNESCO; It has been honored as the "Mini United Nations" by the international community.
Exhibits given by governmental leaders, thinkers, artists and leading members of international organizations.