Cultural capital
By Yang Feiyue | China Daily | Updated: 2021-01-18 06:48
Han Meilin Museum, Tongzhou district
The Han Meilin Museum sits by the Grand Canal and displays a wide range of media, including paintings, calligraphy, sculptures and handicrafts. The museum is equipped with professional Chinese, English, French, Japanese and Korean guides to help visitors comprehensively understand each work and its cultural background. Modern technology offers complementary visual experiences, such as a 3D virtual-exhibition hall, smart-voice guides and large touchscreen displays. Art creation, art fairs and artist lectures offer immersive experiences.
Beijing Erguotou Intangible Cultural Park
The park comprises two liquor museums respectively located in Huairou and Xicheng districts. Travelers can experience the charm of Erguotou-a strong, clear sorghum-liquor variety-using all five senses. Guides explain the relevant culture, from traditional brewing to tasting skills. Visitors can also tour the digitized smart-production workshops and storage systems. And they can get their photo printed as a bottle label.
Jingren's Paperlogue, Dongcheng district
The paper-culture park offers various paper-handicraft-making experiences, including programs for leisure, team building, families and school internships. Professionals will guide visitors to make books, toys and daily necessities by answering questions and imparting paper-art skills. Visitors can learn about thousands of colorful paper materials created for specific purposes from around the world and get paper products customized to their tastes. The park also hosts paper-art exhibitions and exchanges.
Liangshan Enamel Plant, Shunyi district
The 7,500-square-meter plant was built in 1966 and offers a comprehensive review of cloisonne's history and development. Master artisans present elaborate explanations of the tools and techniques, including filigree, glazing and compacting. Its art-experience zone can accommodate 100 visitors.