Art, music and shows in Beijing (May 17-31)

Landmark exhibition projects Asia's cultural richness

A major exhibition at the National Museum of China presents the great wealth and diversity of Asian cultures.

The Splendor of Asia: An Exhibition of Asian Civilizations offers visitors a journey across the vast lands of the continent and the chance to travel through its long history by presenting 451 cultural relics from 49 countries. 

If you go
Time: 9 am -5 pm (entry closed at 4 pm), Mondays closed, through Aug 11.
Address: North 2 and 3 galleries, National Museum of China, 16 East Chang'an Avenue, Dongcheng district. 010-6511-6400. 北京東城區東長安街16號(天安門廣場東側) 中國國家博物館
Tickets: Free