Today marks International Museum Day, a day initiated by the International Council of Museums to raise public awareness about the industry. Here is a selection of 10 of the best museums in China that you should check out.

1. The Palace Museum, Beijing

The Palace Museum in Beijing is the most visited museum in the world, with tens of millions of people visiting every year. In 2016, a record 16 million people explored the vast museum. [Photo/VCG]