What's on in Beijing (Dec 24-31)

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Thousand-year-old Saudi treasures

As the final chapter of its major events this year, the National Museum of China has opened an exhibition of Saudi Arabian treasures. It's the first time that Saudi antiques are being displayed in China.

The exhibition, Roads of Arabia: Archaeological Treasures of Saudi Arabia, showcases nearly 500 items from 15 major museums in Saudi Arabia. They were selected from important discoveries in the country's excavation work over the past 40 years.

If you go:

Date: Through March 19

Venue: National Museum of China

Ticket: 30 yuan

Contact: 010-65116188