So fortunate to have missed the National Museum, finally fulfilled my wish in Xuzhou

Who understands! I always regretted missing the Yuanmingyuan animal heads in the Rejuvenation Road exhibition hall due to insufficient time at the National Museum, but I didn't expect to catch them in Xuzhou! 😍 🌟 The Charm of Yuanmingyuan Animal Heads The Yuanmingyuan animal heads, also known as the twelve zodiac bronze animal heads of Yuanmingyuan, were designed by the Italian court painter Giuseppe Castiglione during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, supervised by the Frenchman Michel Benoist, and crafted by court artisans. These animal heads are made of refined red copper, with exquisite casting, showcasing a high level of artistic craftsmanship. In 1860, the Anglo-French Allied Forces burned down Yuanmingyuan, and the animal heads were lost overseas. Over the years, countless patriots have worked hard for their return. The animal heads are not only precious cultural relics but also bear the humiliating history of the Chinese nation and the hope for national strength and the return of cultural relics. They are an important symbol of Chinese cultural heritage and national spirit. 🌟 Prosperous Return · Gathering in Pengcheng - Special Exhibition of Yuanmingyuan Animal Heads Jointly launched by Xuzhou Museum, Poly Art Museum, and Yuanmingyuan Administration Office of Haidian District, Beijing, the exhibited cultural relics include: ✅ Five major animal heads of Yuanmingyuan: original pieces of ox head, tiger head, monkey head, and pig head, and a replica of horse head ✅ Qing Dynasty armor ✅ Qing court porcelain, royal edicts, calligraphy and paintings, etc. 🕐 Visiting Time: The museum is not large, and it takes about half an hour to visit. 📍 Xuzhou Museum · Qianlong Palace (The exhibition ended on August 31, please do not visit in vain)