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The article "Treasures of the Phoenix Kingdoms" in Beijing Review highlights an exhibition at the National Museum of China in Beijing featuring over 200 Bronze Age artifacts from Hubei Province, central China. These artifacts, including bronzeware, jadeware, lacquerware, and silk fabrics, were produced by the people of the Zeng and Chu states during the early Zhou Dynasty. The exhibition showcases the cultural significance of the Phoenix Kingdoms, named after the mythical bird that played a prominent role in their culture. One of the most popular items on display is a bronze drum base from the tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng, known for its intricate design featuring dragons. [Extracted from the article]

An exhibition at the Minsheng Art Museum in Beijing explores early Chinese civilization, showcasing the cultures of 13 major heritage sites in China. The exhibition includes artifacts from sites such as Yangshao, known for its painted pottery culture, Erlitou, one of the capital cities during the Xia Dynasty, and Yinxu, an ancient capital city of the Shang Dynasty. The exhibition brings the allure of early Chinese civilization to life through sculptures, new media art, and interactive installations. [Extracted from the article]

An exhibition at the China National Arts and Crafts Museum in Beijing showcases nearly 160 clay figurines that depict the evolution of Chinese clothing over a span of more than 2,000 years. The figurines' attire is based on paintings and sculptures from major museums across China. The exhibition includes representations of clothing from various dynasties, such as the Qin and Han dynasties, the Sui Dynasty to the Five Dynasties period, the Yuan Dynasty, and the Tang Dynasty. Visitors can explore the different styles and fashions of each era. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses a traditional Chinese painting exhibition at the Capital Museum in Beijing, which showcases the historic Central Axis of the city through the eyes of contemporary artists. The Central Axis is a symbolic line that runs through various significant landmarks, including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Jingshan Park. The exhibition features 175 artworks by 90 painters from across China and will be open from June 8 to July 31. The article also includes colorful photographs of the paintings and notable landmarks along the Central Axis. [Extracted from the article]

The National Museum of China in Beijing is currently hosting an exhibition on dragons, in celebration of the Year of the Dragon. The exhibition showcases dragon-related artifacts from the Neolithic Age to the early 20th century, made from materials such as bronze, jade, porcelain, gold, silver, and lacquerware. The highlight of the exhibition is a jade dragon from the Neolithic Hongshan culture, dating back 5,000-6,000 years, which is one of the earliest representations of a dragon found in China. Dragons have historically been a symbol of the monarch in ancient China and are still considered auspicious symbols of rain, good luck, and prosperity. [Extracted from the article]

The Meet You Museum in Beijing's 798 Art Zone is currently hosting a digital immersive exhibition focused on the Sanxingdui Site, a significant Bronze Age civilization in Guanghan, Sichuan Province, China. The exhibition combines sound, light, and image technologies to present the archaeological discoveries of the site, as well as the daily life, sacrificial culture, and belief system of the ancient Shu Kingdom. Visitors can experience large-scale scene simulation and restoration, view cultural relics, and engage in digital multimedia interaction. The exhibition, which includes a 360-degree circular theater showcasing restored images of the Sanxingdui Site, will be open until April 7. [Extracted from the article]

An exhibition of Suzhou embroidery, one of the four most famous embroidery types in China, is currently on display at the China National Arts and Crafts Museum. The exhibition features over 190 works from 1949 to 2019, with many being exhibited for the first time. Suzhou embroidery was recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2006. Notable pieces include the double-sided embroidery work "White Cat Playing With Mantis" and the 4-meter-long work "Spring Returns to the Earth." [Extracted from the article]

The National Museum of China in Beijing has opened an innovative exhibition showcasing ancient grotto art from five of China's most treasured grotto sites. The exhibition, which utilizes state-of-the-art technology, offers visitors an immersive experience of the Kizil Thousand-Buddha Caves, Mogao Caves, Maiji Mountain Grottoes, Yungang Grottoes, and Longmen Grottoes. The exhibition's centerpiece is a 360-degree panoramic hall featuring a giant lotus flower displaying images of the grottoes. China's grottoes are renowned for their ancient Buddhist mural art and their representation of cultural exchange along the Silk Road. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the design of gardens in ancient China, highlighting their incorporation of various traditional arts such as poetry, calligraphy, architecture, and painting. These gardens, known as "you," were curated spaces that combined natural elements like mountains, springs, and animals. The design and construction of traditional gardens reached its peak during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The article also mentions an ongoing exhibition at the Summer Palace showcasing artworks inspired by ancient Chinese gardens, including paintings, calligraphy, and carvings. [Extracted from the article]

Following graduation, Li opened his own studio and dedicated himself to plant-related activities, including gardening and collecting plants in the mountains to make specimens. As a student, he became a frequent visitor to forests in Yunnan and learned how to hand-draw plants as well as create plant specimens. Twenty-nine-year-old Li Yifan on October 14 opened his plant specimen exhibition in Beijing. [Extracted from the article]

On display are models of the Long March carrier rockets and the Tianhe core module of the Tiangong space station, as well as real spacesuits and rocket engines. China's manned space program debuted in September 1992, with the aim of assembling and operating a permanent manned space station. An exhibition at the National Museum of China in Beijing offers a glimpse of the long way the country's manned space program has come over the past three decades. [Extracted from the article]

CULTURE Generations of ancient Chinese literati already knew all too well that a study could, or rather should, be a place to get far away from the madding crowd and unleash the power of deep thought. Qianlong was known as a cultural emperor and was himself a poet and an art collector PHOTO (COLOR): 3. A visitor takes in a mirrored art installation created by Zhang Yonghe, a contemporary Chinese artist, on November 8 PHOTO (COLOR): 5. [Extracted from the article]

On August 4, the National Library of China hosted an exhibition on the restored copies of Tianlu Linlang, a collection of rare ancient books from the imperial palaces of the Song (960-1279), Yuan (1279-1368) and Ming (1368-1644) dynasties, first compiled by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) in 1744. The National Library first launched its restoration program in 2013, and has repaired over 300 ancient books since. Tianlu was the name of the Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 220) royal library - considered China's earliest national library - and linlang is a term the ancient Chinese used to refer to valuable books. [Extracted from the article]

Four jadeite national treasures are on display inside the Craftsmanship of the Great Nation exhibit, one of several long-term shows inaugurating the museum. CULTURE Following three years of renovations, the China National Arts and Crafts Museum and China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum, the first national-level venue of its kind in the country, recently opened to the public. Produced by more than 40 jade carving masters in the 1980s, it took eight years to complete the four treasures, also known as the pinnacle of contemporary Chinese jade carving. [Extracted from the article]

The showcase is a summary of the ageless cultures arising from the Yangtze River basin to lionize the Chinese civilization. People take in cultural relics of different periods from the upper, middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River at the National Museum of China in Beijing on March 9 2. CULTURE An ongoing exhibition at the National Museum of China in Beijing themed on the Yangtze River makes visitors feel like they're embarking on a journey through time and space. [Extracted from the article]

Elements like kites related to springtime decorate the exhibition 3. CULTURE According to the Chinese lunar calendar, the first three months of the new year, which starts on February 1 this year, mark the whole of springtime at different stages. By showcasing the different characteristics and connotations of seasonal culture, the displays, a true demonstration of time travel, see visitors relive the beauty of ancient springtime. [Extracted from the article]

Visitors observe Ode to the Tang Dynasty, the most famous rubbing of cliff inscriptions on display CULTURE Moya, or inscriptions carved on polished cliffs, is a distinctive, centuries-old form of Chinese art. The exhibition is divided into two sections, with nearly 60 rubbings of Yongzhou cliff inscriptions on display. [Extracted from the article]

Visitors take photos of the displays jam-packed with science and technology PHOTO (COLOR): 3. A young visitor scans a QR code to check out some popular science facts on her phone PHOTO (COLOR): 6. By wearing a virtual reality headset, visitors actively engage in some scientific experimenting inside a "space station" PHOTO (COLOR): 2. [Extracted from the article]

The article reviews the exhibition "International Horticultural Exhibition 2019 " at the Botanical Pavilion in Beijing, China, on July 8, 2019, which features diversity from the plant kingdom, including artificial mangroves, tropical rainforests, and palm plants with Pavilion's architectural design.