Flying Tigers Museum - in memory of the contributions of the Flying tigers in Guilin
Last Update: 2nd October 2020
What is the Flying Tigers Museum?
Located around 13 kilometers from Guilin City, the Flying Tigers Museum is situated in the ruins of the old Yangtang Airport (秧塘机场). Numerous precious materials are on display in the museum, such as the related military uniforms, medals of Honor, old pictures and more. A C-47 aircraft donated by American Flying Tigers Historical Committee lies before the museum.
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What to expect at Flying Tigers Museum
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Flying Tigers Museum offers the Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hal, the Monument to the Heroes of the Anti-Japanese War, the Relief Wall of the Heroes of the Anti-Japanese War, the Scenery Sculpture of the Air Force, and the ruins of the barracks and a command post to explore.
Nearly 300 pieces of historical relics in the museum are donated by American Flying Tigers Historical Committee as well. The entire exhibition is composed of six parts, the prelude hall, Sky of the History, Tigers Roaring in the sky, the Flying Tigers in Guilin, Eternal Designation, and the last hall. |
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The reliefs and sculptures at the prelude hall present some parts of the historical facts of the Flying Tigers. You will find several related books on the Flying Tigers, such as the Memory of History, and Strangers in their land and the like. Araflex and a film camera used by the Flying Tigers, an old short sword used by the Nationalist Party, and other precious materials tell us the history of the Flying Tigers in Guilin.
In addition, the museum introduces the life of General Chennault and the love between him and his wife, Anna Chennault (Chen Xiangmei) through pictures and words. Materials also introduce the contributions of the main officers of Guilin and Guangxi at that time, including Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi to the Anti-Japanese War.
Outside the museum, you could explore the site of Flying Tigers Command Post in the cave which is situated on the hillside on the left of the entrance to the museum and the rock on which General Chennault stood to watch the air combat.
In addition, the museum introduces the life of General Chennault and the love between him and his wife, Anna Chennault (Chen Xiangmei) through pictures and words. Materials also introduce the contributions of the main officers of Guilin and Guangxi at that time, including Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi to the Anti-Japanese War.
Outside the museum, you could explore the site of Flying Tigers Command Post in the cave which is situated on the hillside on the left of the entrance to the museum and the rock on which General Chennault stood to watch the air combat.
Best time to enjoy the Flying Tigers Museum
The best time to visit Flying Tigers Museum is in the morning.
The best months to visit are from April to October.
The best months to visit are from April to October.
How to get to the Flying Tigers Museum
You could take Bus 61 and Bus 85 to the Stop of Feihu Linju (飞虎林居站) and then walk to the museum. Or you could rent a vehicle to the museum directly from Guilin.
Additional Flying Tigers Museum Travel Advice
- Opening hours: 09:00 – 12:30 and 14:30 – 17:30 from Monday to Sunday.
- As at 2nd October 2020, the entrance pricing is free of charge.
- Please keep quiet at the museum.
Interested in visiting the Flying Tigers Museum on a Tour?
Wendy Wei Tours offers a variety of different packaged tours as well as custom tours including the Flying Tigers Museum, among other attractions and destinations. To find out more, please visit our Tours page or Contact Us directly to find out more.