Zhuhai 166 Destroyer Museum

Zhuhai 166 Destroyer Museum Highlights

Located in Chongqing’s Xiejiawan, adjacent to the Jianchuan Museum, is the Zhuhai (Ship 166), a first-generation Type 051G2 guided-missile destroyer.

Built in 1990 and officially commissioned into the South China Sea Destroyer Flotilla on June 6, 1992, it now serves as a fascinating floating museum.

This is a premier destination for military fans. Visitors can board the ship to see its full arsenal, including anti-submarine torpedoes, naval guns, and decoy launchers, and explore the control rooms, cabins, and living quarters to experience the authentic environment of the People’s Navy.

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Things to See on the Zhuhai 166 Destroyer

Main Deck

Since it is a Type 051G2 (NATO codename: Luda III), it was one of the most advanced versions of China’s first-generation destroyers, featuring a fully enclosed hull and improved electronic systems compared to the earlier 1970s models.

Yu-7 Torpedo Launcher

The anti-submarine torpedo system represents a major milestone in Chinese naval history. Ship 166 was the first of its class to be equipped with the Yu-7 lightweight torpedo, a weapon that significantly boosted the ship’s ability to hunt submarines.

Anti-Submarine Rocket Launchers

While torpedoes act like “underwater snipers,” these rocket launchers function more like “underwater shotguns.” Each of the two launchers holds 12 rockets, allowing the ship to fire a devastating 24-round salvo into the water.

Double-barreled Naval Gun

This gun was a game-changer for the Type 051G2 destroyers. Unlike earlier manual guns, the H/PJ33B is a fully automated, high-rate-of-fire system. It was designed to engage multiple types of threats: from surface ships and shore-based targets to incoming aircraft.

Control Rooms

If the guns and rockets and torpedoes show you the muscle of the ship, the control rooms will take you on a dive into the brain.

The Zhuhai 166 guided destroyer is probably one of the most significant destroyers because it is the first one integrated with a combat information centre (CIC).

A CIC is the ship’s tactical nerve centre. It gathers information, tracks every plane, ship or submarine in the area, and evaluates if these would be considered as “friends” or “enemies”. It is also where the fire buttons are located. The missiles, guns, and torpedoes are triggered from the consoles in this control room.

The Bridge

The Bridge is the room where they drive the ship. This is where the command center where the captain and the navigating officers oversee every moment of the vessel.

Navy Life

A missile destroyer is essentially a floating city. Beyond the high-tech weaponry, the ship had to sustain hundreds of sailors for months at sea.

As you descend the steep ladders (naval stairs) into the belly of the ship, the world shrinks. The passageways become incredibly narrow, and the ceilings feel lower—a stark reminder of the cramped reality of military life.

In the berthing areas, sailors slept in tight bunk beds stacked on top of each other. Life was especially tough for those stationed near the massive turbine engines, where the constant roar and heat were a way of life.

You’ll even notice everyday items like washbasins secured to the walls; on a ship that constantly rolls and pitches, everything must be bolted down.

This is what the washrooms look like on the ship.

While the crew shared communal washrooms and tight quarters, the high-ranking officers enjoyed private “fancier” cabins and bathrooms located above the deck, where they had more room to breathe.

The ship also comes with multiple meeting rooms, from small to large.

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