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History Museum & Museum of Revolution
China, an East Asian country is one of the world’s oldest civilizations. It has a vast cultural history of more than five thousand years and an outstanding natural beauty. On the other hand, this country has remained a comparatively isolated and secluded one, and being a land of mystery, this country is not known to the western half of the world. However, China is rapidly developing and has grown in the phase of modernization, with an immense speed and is also welcoming the outer world to interact and do business with them.
The History Museum and Museum of Revolution share an enormous building, 300 meters long on the east side of Tiananmen Square. The central hall is dedicated to the memory of Marx, Engels, Lenin and Stalin. To the north of the hall is the History Museum and to the south the Museum of Revolution. Both museums are arranged symmetrically, each with an introductory hall and 17 exhibition halls.
The History Museum showcases a comprehensive introduction to Chinese civilization dating from 3000 BC to 1911 AD. Some 30,000 pieces are on exhibit including Jade seals from the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, Tang stone figurines and Han and Song dynasty pottery. The Museum of Revolution begins where the History Museum ends and introduces the visitor to Chinese modern history. Much of China’s modern history is exhibited, including the founding of the Chinese Communist Party, the first civil wars, the resistance against Japanese aggression and the liberation war. The museum is frequently updated to reflect the developments of modern political history.
The History Museum and Museum of Revolution justifiably so, enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers, and is one of the most visited place. The refreshing milieu, best geographical environment and the best quality of life around The History Museum and Museum of Revolution offers the most pleasant site for tourists to enjoy their vacations. Its beauty and place in history captivates, and many visitors return again and again.
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