China FAW Museum Opens to Public Today

　　Today marks the public opening of the China FAW Museum. Developed jointly by Changchun Film Studio Group, Changchun Cultural Tourism Group, and FAW Group, this new urban cultural landmark adds another nationally significant industrial heritage attraction to Changchun.
　　Located inside Gate 1 of the FAW plant area on Dongfeng Street in Changchun, the museum is housed in a former FAW tool workshop originally built in 1953. With over 150 full-size vehicles on display, more than a thousand historical artifacts and documents, and immersive period recreations, the museum traces the full arc of FAW's seven-decade journey—from the earliest days of building a plant on barren land, to the glory of the Hongqi national sedan, the breakthrough of the Jiefang truck, and the evolution driven by independent innovation and joint-venture partnerships. Together, these exhibits unfold the epic story of China's modern automotive industry.
　　The museum has preserved the original industrial structure to the greatest extent possible. The deep tones of the bare red-brick walls, the tall pillars, and the sturdy overhead beams evoke the solemn dignity of the industrial age—imposing, magnificent, and grand.
　　Six thematic exhibition halls offer a comprehensive look at the art of the automobile:
　　"Staying True to the Original Mission" Hall: At center stage stands the Hongqi CA7600J, the national parade review vehicle. Surrounding display panels and video footage capture historic moments of successive Party and national leaders visiting FAW.
　　"Pioneers of the Era" Hall: The groundbreaking ceremony of 1953 is recreated here, alongside statues of industry pioneers like Rao Bin and Guo Li, and restored settings such as the tool shop, central design office, and workers' night school. A section on reform and transformation covers the Jiefang model upgrade and the joint-venture development, while an innovation zone showcases FAW's digital transformation and core technology breakthroughs in the new era.
　　"Jiefang Leading the Way" Hall: The first vehicle that greets visitors is the Jiefang CA10, China's very first truck. It is joined by the CA141, which broke the 30-year tradition of a single model; the benchmark J6; the world-class J7 heavy truck; a record-setting truck with 3.65 million kilometers without major overhaul; the military MV3; and the Snow Eagle off-road RV. The vehicles on display cover civilian, military, special-purpose, and intelligent-concept applications.
　　"The Glory of Hongqi" Hall: This hall is organized into three progressive sections—"National Car Heritage," "New Chapter," and "Major-Power Instrument"—telling the story of this national brand's reinvention. Classic models such as the CA72, CA770, and CA772 bulletproof car evoke past glories, while parade review vehicles from various National Day celebrations project stately grandeur. New flagship models like the H9, E-HS9, National Ceremony, and National Elegance redefine modern Chinese luxury.
　　Additionally, this hall features independently developed V6, V8, and V12 engines, hydrogen powertrains, solid-state batteries, and other core technology exhibits. The Hongqi "Tiannian No. 1" flying car brings science fiction into reality. This four-seater eVTOL, the museum's technological centerpiece, is equipped with Hongqi's proprietary flight safety assist system and low-altitude micro-perception technology for comprehensive risk avoidance.
　　"Bestune Forging Ahead" Hall: Fourteen vehicles trace the brand's 20-year journey of progress. From the first to fourth generations of the B70, to classic fuel models like the X80 and T77, and new energy vehicles including the NAT, Bestune Pony, and Yueyi 03, the exhibit fully demonstrates the brand's determined transition toward a new future.
　　"Joint-Venture Excellence" Hall: This hall brings together the two flagship partnerships—FAW-Volkswagen and FAW-Toyota—with 46 vehicles that chronicle China's automotive opening-up and win-win cooperation. In the FAW-Volkswagen section, models from the Jetta A2, Bora, Magotan, and CC to the ID. all-electric series and the full Audi lineup illustrate a high-quality development path that balances both fuel and electric power.
　　The China FAW Museum is more than a place for viewing exhibits. It creatively integrates automotive industrial culture with Changchun Film Studio’s film heritage to form an immersive cultural tourism complex that combines exhibitions, study programs, leisure, performances, and retail experiences. Supporting facilities—including the Little White House Automotive Signage Museum, a cultural café and bookshop, an automotive tech study zone, the Hongqi Theater, an immersive performance venue, specialty dining, and a cinema—will offer a full-spectrum experience spanning exhibitions, tours, shopping, entertainment, learning, dining, and creative engagement.
　　From building a factory on empty land and producing China's first truck, to independently developing a homegrown flying car, the complete history of China's automotive industry is contained within these walls.
　　For anyone wanting to grasp the past and future of Chinese automobiles in one visit, this is a destination not to be missed.
　　Source: China Jilin Net Editor: Liu Jiadi