Plan at a glance
Historic site and theme
The memorial hall is at No. 3 Tongshun Street (通顺街) in Donghe District, Baotou, in the former Tai’an Inn. Wang Ruofei stayed here while carrying out revolutionary work in Baotou in 1931 and was arrested in Room 3 of the inn on November 21 that year. The visit introduces his revolutionary work in Inner Mongolia through the historic site and related exhibitions.
Admission, registration and opening days
Admission is free. Reference regular hours are 09:00–17:00 Tuesday through Sunday, with the hall closed on Mondays. Register on entry according to the memorial hall’s current requirements. If you hold a passport or another document other than a Chinese Resident Identity Card, ask in advance how to register. Holiday hours may differ.
Visit time and priorities
Allow about 30 minutes for a quick visit following the exhibition route to learn about Wang Ruofei’s work in Baotou and his arrest. Allow about 1 hour if you want to read the letters, manuscripts and details about his personal belongings. Do not arrive close to closing time; leave extra time for registration, reading the displays and exiting.
Tickets and visit details
View visit options for this attraction and confirm the visit date and current arrangements before you go.
Choose your visit
History at the former Tai’an Inn
The memorial preserves the former Tai’an Inn where Wang Ruofei lived and was arrested. He was captured in Room 3 on November 21, 1931. First locate the room within the historic site, then use the exhibits to understand the underground revolutionary work of the period; do not assume later reconstructions are original furnishings unless they are identified as such.
His story through artifacts, letters and photographs
The exhibitions present Wang Ruofei’s revolutionary life through artifacts, letters, personal belongings, photographs and commemorative publications. Look for how different materials record his work, correspondence and daily life. Exhibits may change for conservation or gallery updates, so check what is on display during your visit.
The old courtyard and later exhibitions
Baotou’s municipal government established the memorial hall at the former inn site in 1962. It reopened in 1991 and has since undergone repairs and exhibition upgrades. Look at the courtyard, the historic rooms and the exhibition content together; if repairs or closures affect part of the building, follow the open route rather than expecting a particular room or display case to be available.
Build your day
About 30 minutes: the historic site and main exhibition route
After entering, follow the exhibition route that is open that day. Start with the background to Wang Ruofei’s work in Baotou, then see the Tai’an Inn site and the material about Room 3, and exit along the route. If time is limited, prioritize the historic site and core materials instead of rushing to read every display panel.
About 1 hour: take time with letters and manuscripts
The dates, letters and photo captions help piece together Wang Ruofei’s experiences in Baotou. Allow time to read the exhibits that interest you most.
Combine with other stops in old Donghe
If you also want to visit Luzu Temple or Baotou Great Mosque, plan each as a separate destination and check its opening arrangements and navigation endpoint. They can be part of the same Donghe outing, but they are separate venues with separate admission arrangements; calculate transport and walking time using that day’s route.
Get there
Navigate to the main entrance
Search for “Wang Ruofei Memorial Hall, Baotou” or enter No. 3 Tongshun Street, Donghe District, then confirm that the destination is the memorial hall’s main entrance. Old-town intersections can be confusing; if the map places you at Hongjie or a nearby shopping street, verify the destination by the hall’s name and on-site signs rather than treating the street entrance as the museum entrance.
Bus and walking
Check stops near “Donghe District Railway Station” (东河区火车站) or “Great Mosque” (清真大寺), then choose a bus and walking route for your travel date. Bus numbers, walking distance from the stop and last departures need to be checked for that day. Some nearby bus stops are a walk from the memorial hall, so check the route to the entrance before setting out.
Driving and the return trip
The memorial is in the old town, where parking can be limited. Before driving, look for a public parking area that is open that day and walk to the hall along permitted routes. Do not block residential entrances or stop on narrow streets. If you continue to other places in Donghe, navigate to each separately and allow time to cross the district.
Know before you go
Opening hours and midday arrangements
Reference regular hours are 09:00–17:00 Tuesday through Sunday, with Mondays closed. Some historical public information lists a midday closure, and holiday hours may differ. If you visit at midday, arrive close to closing or request a guided tour, follow the memorial hall’s current notice; do not assume 17:00 is the last admission time.
Identification and guided tours
Bring valid identification and register as required at the entrance. Confirm in advance how passport holders and visitors with other non-Chinese identity documents should register. If you need a group tour, check its reservation requirements rather than assuming a guide will be available at short notice.
Visiting etiquette
The memorial presents history and preserves a revolutionary site. Keep quiet, follow the exhibition route and barriers, and do not touch artifacts or enter protected areas. Keep children on the visitor route; if a guide is available, follow staff directions and avoid blocking other visitors.
Photography and nearby services
Photography rules depend on the current gallery notices. Check signs or ask staff before taking photos; do not photograph exhibits marked as restricted or disturb other visitors. People’s Coffee House (人民咖啡屋), Luzu Temple and Baotou Great Mosque are separate places outside the memorial, each with its own hours and services. Check opening times, payment methods and walking routes separately; they are not facilities inside the memorial hall.