Beijing Capital Museum

If you are sightseeing in Beijing, do remember to include the Beijing Capital Museum in your itinerary. Among the major tourist attractions in Beijing, this museum is located on the Guozijian Street. Speaking of its history, the plan to set up the Beijing Capital Museum was drafted in 1953, but it was only in 1981 when the museum was formally declared open to the world.

Speaking of the Beijing Confucius Temple in which the Beijing Capital Museum is housed, it was built in 1302 AD, which happened to be the sixth year of the Dade reign period of the Yuan dynasty. The second largest temple in China, the Beijing Confucius Temple occupies an area of 22000 square meters and has three wide courtyards. The Xianshi Gate of the temple now serves as the entrance to the Beijing Capital Museum.

The Beijing Capital Museum in Beijing houses a fine collection of cultural relics that can be classified into 21 broad categories. They include glassware, stone inscriptions, paintings, bronze/silver/bronze wares and a variety of silk fabrics. However, the most ubiquitous of all items are good quality porcelain wares designed in the most fascinating manner.

A good number of exhibitions have been hosted at the Beijing Capital Museum ever since its inception. From history to folk customs, varied subjects have been explored through these regular exhibitions that attract many visitors from all walk of life. In fact, these events go a long way in making people understand China and the development of its culture over the years. The Beijing Capital Museum has also arranged exhibitions in countries like Singapore, Malaysia, Japan and USA over the years.

Entry tickets to the Beijing Capital Museum cost 10 yuan each and the museum remains open from 0830 hrs to 1630 hrs everyday except Monday.

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