China National Arts and Crafts Museum | A National Aesthetic Feast

| A national aesthetic feast. The China National Arts and Crafts Museum • China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum boasts a collection that embodies national aesthetics, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of the Chinese nation and the profoundness of Chinese culture. Even Yang Mi was once captivated by the top-tier Chinese romanticism found here. Free reservations are available for exhibitions, stamp collecting, opera performances, lantern appreciation, and hands-on intangible cultural heritage crafts experiences. Museum Layout: 1st Floor: Cultural and Creative Store + Cafe + Temporary Exhibition Hall 2nd Floor: Entrance Hall + Service Desk + Cloakroom 3rd Floor 4th Floor: Temporary Exhibition Hall + Activity Center 5th Floor: Permanent Exhibition Hall "Flourishing Cultural Heritage" 6th Floor: Temporary Exhibition Hall Highly Recommended Itinerary: First stop: Head to the 6th floor for the visually stunning and interactive exhibition, "A Myriad of Forms | Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Themed Exhibition." Here, you can freely handle and play with fishing lamps and lion dance props, creating fantastic photo opportunities. There are also holographic stage performances of Peking Opera and Yue Opera, as well as other treasures waiting to be discovered, such as clay sculptures, bamboo weaving, dragon boats, kites, door gods, prints, lanterns, guqin, paper-cutting, and traditional wedding customs. We recommend the sachet-making activity, priced at 68 yuan each, where you can experience the entire process from grinding materials to the finished product. Second stop: Visit the 5th floor to admire the national-level aesthetics of various artworks carved from white marble, jade, and agate. Third stop: Explore the 4th floor, where the Golden Script and Cloud Brocade Art Exhibition and the lifelike clay sculptures await. Fourth stop: Don't miss the B1 level, a must-visit for cultural and creative enthusiasts, featuring a cultural and creative store, a post office, and stamp collecting. Museum Treasures: Jade Mountain "Magnificent View of Mount Tai" Jade Flower Censer "Fragrance Gathering Auspiciousness" Jade Flower Basket "Gathering of Exquisite Flowers" Jade Screen "Joy Across the Four Seas" Museum Name: China National Arts and Crafts Museum • China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 09:00–17:00 (Closed on Mondays) Admission: Free Address: No. 16, Hujing East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing Rail: 900m walk from Olympic Park Station Exit G (Line 8/15) Guided Tours: 1. Free guided tours are generally available on weekends, subject to the museum's announcements. 2. Self-service audio guides are available for rent next to the cloakroom on the 2nd floor. 3. Audio introductions to the main exhibits on the 5th floor ("Flourishing Cultural Heritage") are available on the museum's official WeChat account. Tips: 1. Audio guides and cloakroom are located on the left side of the 1st floor. 2. Free public lectures are held on the 5th floor at 10:00. If you miss them, you can rent an audio guide on the 1st floor. The ingenuity of our ancestors, passed down through generations, is truly worth exploring. 3. Free strollers and wheelchairs are available for rent, a thoughtful touch. 4. You can bring water and food into the museum. Water dispensers are available, and there's a cafe and restaurant on B1 for refreshments. 5. Light-colored or traditional Chinese attire complements the exhibits beautifully. 6. Please turn off the flash when taking photos of the precious exhibits. 7. Selfie sticks and lighters are prohibited.