Beijing: π national Museum of China
πB1 "Ancient China" exhibition hall, recommended to rush in right at 9 a.m.! See everything in one go before coming out; after peak hours, entry is limited and you'll have to queue up β οΈ
π₯Must-See List:
π Ancient Times: Jade Dragon, Painted Pottery Basin with Human-Face Fish Patterns, Eagle-Shaped Pottery Ding
πΊ Xia, Shang, and Western Zhou Dynasties: Square Zun with Four Rams, Houmuwu Ding, Li Gui, Dayu Ding, Fu Hao Owl Zun
βοΈ Spring and Autumn & Warring States Periods: Bronze Chime Bells
π Qin and Han Dynasties: Golden Thread Jade Coffin, Drumming and Reciting Figurine, Painted Geese and Fish Bronze Lamp
π« Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties Periods: Tri-Color Glazed Ceramic Camel Carrying Musicians
π Ming and Qing Dynasties: Empress Xiaoduan's Phoenix Crown (the National Museum's top attractionβmust-see!)
πΏ 4th Floor Buddha Statues Exhibition: The Painted Wooden Sculpture of Avalokitesvara Seated Bodhisattva is also worth visiting
π‘ Tips: Open 9:00β17:30 (entry stops at 16:30), closed on Mondays; the Road to Rejuvenation exhibit on the 2nd floor is temporarily unavailable, and the Rat and Rabbit Zodiac Heads are currently not on display~
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