Day 4-Beijing Capital Museum -The initial work on the Capital Museum started in 1953, and it was formally open to the public in 1981. The Beijing Confucian Temple was its original site. In order to accommodate a larger collection and a better service to visitors, the new museum was built in December, 2001 and opened on May 18th, 2006. The Capital Museum is located at 16 Fuxingmenwai Dajie in the west extension of Chang'an Avenue, in Xicheng district. The Museum had an area of 24,800 square meters with five floors above ground and two floors underground; its floor area has now reached 63,390 square meters. Collecting, exhibiting cultural relics, and undertaking related research are the three main tasks of the Capital Museum. It has fully adopted internationally advanced technology in its construction and ranks among the best in China. With its imposing building, abundant exhibitions, high technology and advanced services, it has placed itself in the world a leading position. Cultural relics unearthed in Beijing are its main items on display, which bear forceful Beijing features.Take Subway Line 1 and get off at Muxidi Station. Leave from the Southeast Exit turn right and walk forward 200 meters to the museum.