Beijing, an ancient city with 17 million inhabitants, is China’s political capital and is second to Shanghai in terms of population. To facilitate the inflow and outflow of its citizens, visitors and the goods they produce, the city has several motorways, railways, seaports and a modern airport. Due to these improvements, the city has become more accessible to citizens from around the world.
The visitor will be inspired by how old-world buildings coexist with modern structures. In times past, it has been proven that the city exceeds the expectations of the traveler. Good news is that Beijing hotels are just walking distances from these memorable sites, making it less difficult for tourists who want to visit many spots.
Culture has always been important for the Chinese. To preserve this unique aspect, several museums have been opened. One of the biggest and worthwhile of these destinations is the Capital Museum which houses over 200,000 relics in its collection. It debuted in 1981 and was renovated in 2007.
The museum’s frontage is based on human and cultural heritage and exemplifies the integration of the past and the present, art and modernism, history and nature. The gigantic roof and the slope at the entrance are derived from traditional Chinese architectural style, and the stone exterior reminds one of the walls of ancient China. Bronze, timber and stones are widely used throughout the museum to represent a deeper sense of historicity. Also, a glass curtain wall, which gives a grand and transparent effect, reflects a sense of modernity.
There are three permanent exhibitions in the museum. The first, entitled “Ancient Capital: Chapter on the History and Culture of Beijing” shows the intricacies of art, dance, architecture, trade, commerce and transportation of the early Chinese when ruled by the emperor.
The second exhibition, dubbed “Ancient Capital: Urban Construction” emphasizes the movement from the old to the new world. It also highlights the adoption of new-age technologies which brought the nation to its present state. China’s urbanization is also included in this set.
The last exhibition, “Stories of the Capital City - Old Beijing Folk-customs” examines how folkways and folklores were vital in the life of the Chinese. Their belief in a Supreme Being and their customs to embrace luck are also found here.
Aside from these portrayals, the museum also functions as a reception hall, cultural heritage storehouse, conference hall, and a digital movie hall where a gigantic screen with the latest technology are installed to display high-definition films. Hotels in Beijing and other accommodations are always ready to lend a helping hand to tourists who want to experience this unique and memorable opportunity.
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