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On July 19^th 2023 , the multilingual website of the Forbidden City Palace Museum- Beijing, China, People’s Republic of Chinawas officially released at the Digital Cultural Tourism Development Forum of the 2023 China Internet Civilization Conference! The website covers five languages: English, French, Russian, Japanese, and Spanish, and will meet the needs of audiences with different languages.

See the “world” inside and outside the Forbidden City in Hong Kong!

[New Exhibition at the Hong Kong Palace Museum Opens] The exhibition “The Forbidden City Through the World: Cultural Exchange and Mutual Learning Between China and Foreign Countries,” jointly organized by the Hong Kong Palace Museum and the Palace Museum, will officially open to the public on June 3, 2026! The exhibition places the Forbidden City within a global context, using the history of the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties over more than 600 years as its framework, showcasing cultural exchanges between China and other parts of Asia and Europe in areas such as diplomacy, trade, science and technology, thought, and crafts …

The exhibition “The Forbidden City: Cultural Exchange and Mutual Learning Between China and Foreign Countries,” jointly organized by the Hong Kong Palace Museum and the Palace Museum , will officially open to the public on June 3, 2026 !

The exhibition places the Forbidden City in a global context, using the history of the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties over more than 600 years as its framework to showcase the cultural exchanges and mutual learning between China and other parts of Asia and Europe in areas such as diplomacy, trade, science and technology, thought, and crafts. 

This exhibition showcases over 130 treasures from the Palace Museum, the Hong Kong Palace Museum , and the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha , covering various categories including calligraphy and painting, jewelry, and clocks. The exhibits rotate every three months, with a new batch of Palace Museum artifacts on display each time, totaling over 80 items per exhibition.

The exhibition explores the stories of cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties through four sections.

Unit 1: Sino-Foreign Exchanges – Marco Polo and Zheng He

Using familiar historical figures and stories as a starting point, the book tells the story of the vigorous development of China’s foreign relations during the Yuan and Ming dynasties.

Unit Two: Imported Treasures – Ming Dynasty Court Art and New World Knowledge

It recounts the history of the import of rare products from South Asia and Southeast Asia into China during the late Ming Dynasty.

Unit Three: East Meets West – The Fusion of Chinese and Foreign Crafts and Technologies in the Qing Dynasty

It showcases the craft innovations and technological integration during the reigns of the Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong emperors of the Qing Dynasty.

Unit Four: The Southern Treasury of the Emperor – Guangdong Customs and the World

It showcases the influence of the Guangdong Customs on court culture during the mid-to-late Qing Dynasty.

The exhibits include a double-eared vase with a flared mouth, painted with verses from the Quran, dating from the late Yuan to early Ming dynasty.

This exhibition also features several multimedia installations .

Inspired by the panoramic painting in the Juanqinzhai of the Ningshou Palace in the Qianlong Garden, the installation showcases rare and exotic animals from different regions through projection. The interactive installation “What Did Emperor Kangxi Learn?” offers a wonderful experience of learning with a “digital Emperor Kangxi”.

We look forward to your visit to the exhibition hall in Hong Kong, to look back on the trajectory of dialogue between civilizations, and to look forward to a new chapter of exchange and mutual learning!

​For more than five millennia, Chinese civilisation has developed continuously, shaped by a long tradition of cultural openness and dynamism. These enduring qualities have sustained the vitality of Chinese society and culture across time. The Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties inherited the established systems of governance and moral lineage of earlier periods. Through diplomacy and trade, they engaged with a wide range of regions and communities, encouraging dialogue, exchange, and mutual understanding across cultures. As the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Forbidden City not only served as the centre of political power but also provided a platform for interactions between China and the wider world. Its architecture, artefacts, and stories carry the imprint of history, and its history attests to more than five centuries of cross-cultural encounters, involving the flow of goods, technologies, arts, ideas, and cultures. Together, these exchanges inspired creativity and transformation in world civilisations.

The exhibition is jointly organised by the Hong Kong Palace Museum and The Palace Museum, and is solely sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.

Exhibition dates, location, ticketing policy, exhibition changeover announcements, etc.

Please see the official information from the Hong Kong Palace Museum.

On July 19^th 2023 , the multilingual website of the Forbidden City Palace Museum- Beijing, China, People’s Republic of Chinawas officially released at the Digital Cultural Tourism Development Forum of the 2023 China Internet Civilization Conference! The website covers five languages: English, French, Russian, Japanese, and Spanish, and will meet the needs of audiences with different languages.

The exhibition “Divine Steeds: The World of Horses in the Paintings and Calligraphy of the Palace Museum” will officially open to the public on April 22nd at the Wenhua Hall Painting and Calligraphy Gallery! In Chinese history, horses have been not only an important means of transportation, but also a standard of etiquette and ritual, and the foundation of national defense; the majestic and spirited nature of the horse is a unique symbol of Chinese spirit and culture. From the Tang Dynasty onwards, horse painting became an independent genre, and renowned horse painters throughout history have used their exquisite brushes to praise the horse’s divine and majestic posture, depicting …

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On July 19^th 2023 , the multilingual website of the Forbidden City Palace Museum- Beijing, China, People’s Republic of Chinawas officially released at the Digital Cultural Tourism Development Forum of the 2023 China Internet Civilization Conference! The website covers five languages: English, French, Russian, Japanese, and Spanish, and will meet the needs of audiences with different languages.

The Palace Museum’s First Exhibition of the New Year is Here!] Starting February 10th, the exhibition ” All Dharma Returns To One : The History, Culture, and Art of Sakya Monastery,” jointly organized by the Palace Museum, the Cultural Relics Bureau of the Xizang Autonomous Region, and Sakya Monastery, will officially open to the public in the Meridian Gate Hall and the East Wing Hall. Based on solid academic research, this exhibition features over 200 carefully selected precious cultural relics, showcasing the nearly thousand-year history and artistic characteristics of Sakya Monastery, and its role in the unity of the diverse Chinese nation …

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 玉茗茶骨 Jade Tea Bone – Glory  荣善宝 Rong Shanbao

The drama tells the story of Lu Jianglai, a young scholar who has solved many strange cases after taking office as the magistrate of Chunning County. However, he is involved in an old case of murdering his wife and falls from a rising star in the officialdom to a desperate situation. On the verge of death, he is rescued by Rong Shanbao, the daughter of the Tea King. The two work together to reorganize their family and develop the tea industry, and they create a love story in the tea garden.

“Jade Tea Bone”, also known as “Tea Family”, was produced in mainland China.  produced by Huanyu Film and Television and co-produced by Mango TV, directed by Zhang Zhiwei, Ma Shige and Guo Hao, written by Zhou Mo and Ren Yanan , starring Hou Minghao , Guli Nazha, Chen Ruoxuan, Zhao Yiqin and Zhang Nan, with Ma Wenyuan, Li Fei, Zhao Jiamin, Liu Qing, Shu Tong and Zhang Wanying in supporting roles, and Zhang Huiwen, Hu Jing, Li Qian, Tang Zhenye, Cao Jun, Zhang Lei, Liu Mingming, Yu Mingjia and Zhang Baiqiao making guest appearances, and Cheng Xiao, Liu Xuehua, Zhao Zhaoyi, Jiang Chao, Dong Xuan, Yang Xue and Wanyan Luorong making special appearances

Young scholar Lu Jianglai ( Hou Minghao ) , after taking office as magistrate of Chunning County, solves numerous bizarre cases. However, he becomes embroiled in an old case involving the murder of his wife, falling from a rising star to a desperate situation. On the verge of death, he is rescued by Rong Shanbao ( Gulnazar ) , the daughter of a tea tycoon . The proud and arrogant Lu Jianglai had a power struggle with the powerful Rong family, leading Shanbao to seek revenge. Taking advantage of Lu Jianglai’s severe injuries, amnesia, and mysterious identity, Shanbao takes him home and demotes him to the lowest rank of stable boy. To avoid being hunted down, Lu Jianglai feigns compliance. The Rong family suddenly announces a marriage proposal, attracting numerous prominent families from Jiangnan, each with their own hidden agendas. Lu Jianglai is unexpectedly drawn into the fray, becoming a pawn in Shanbao’s game of power. One is an ambitious and shrewd female heiress, and the other is an arrogant, cunning, and treacherous groom. The two outwit each other, fall in love over time, overcome obstacles to solve old cases, capture the real culprit, reorganize their families, and develop the tea industry. They forge a beautiful love story in the tea garde

荣善宝 Rong Shanbao  -Rong Shanbao is the female lead in the costume romance suspense drama “Yu Ming Cha Gu”, played by Gulnazar. ^[1]The drama, produced by Yu Zheng and co-directed by Guo Hao , Zhang Zhiwei, and others, began filming on March 13, 2025 in Wuyi, Zhejiang, and wrapped up on June 14. It premiered on Hunan TV and Mango TV on December 29.  The script was co-written by Zhou Mo and Ren Yanan , and incorporates intangible cultural heritage elements such as tea ceremony and opera ^]As the heir of the Rong family, the tea king, she bears the heavy responsibility of inheriting the family business. She demotes Lu Jianglai ( played by Hou Minghao ), who is seriously injured and has lost his memory, to a stable boy and hides him in the Rong mansion under the alias “Lu Fusheng”. ^[2][14]The two engage in a battle of wits and protection while managing the tea garden and dealing with a controversy surrounding the selection of a son-in-law. They fall in love and work together to solve a long-standing case related to tea culture. ^]Rong Shanbao grows from a proud young lady into the leader of the family. Through business games and emotional choices, she demonstrates the power of women. In the intertwining of power struggles and emotions, she shows the complexity of her role and finally develops the tea ceremony to consolidate the family business…The series extends its plot through the AI ​​comic book “Jade Tea Bone: Strategy Plan

Rong Shanbao is the heir to the Rong family, known as the “Tea King,” and his family has a long-standing feud with Lu Jianglai . When Lu Jianglai was seriously injured and lost his memory, Rong Shanbao saved him

On the surface, she appears gentle and quiet, but in reality, she is cunning and decisive. Faced with internal family struggles and external crises, Rong Shanbao demonstrates extraordinary political acumen and decision-making ability, capable of resolving conflicts with gentleness and decisively eliminating hidden dangers. She is resilient and unafraid of challenges. Facing the infighting among her sisters, the machinations of external enemies, and the pressure of family succession, she always remains steadfast in her stance and strives to defend the family’s interests.

In the drama, Gulnazar portrays Rong Shanbao’s journey from the daughter of a tea merchant to the head of the family, showcasing the character’s complexity amidst power struggles and emotional entanglements. As the heir to the Rong family, she bears the responsibility of family succession, navigating between business rivalries and emotional choices. Rong Shanbao, as the head of the family, demonstrates leadership and wisdom. The character is vividly portrayed within the interwoven plot of power struggles, romance, and suspense

古力娜扎Gulnazar (born May 2, 1992, in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China , People’s Republic of China ) is a Chinese actress and fashion model. In 2011, she enrolled in the Performance Department of Beijing Film Academy and starred in her first television series, *Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky*. She then transitioned to film, appearing in movies such as *Police Story 2013* and the suspense film *The Whole City Is Under Arrest*. In 2015, she starred in the romance film *Love Me, Watch a Movie with Me* and the mythological drama *The Classic of Mountains and Seas*, and won the Golden Phoenix Award for Best Newcomer  Later, she was nominated for Best Actress at the Huading Awards for her role in the fantasy drama ” Chinese Paladin 5 ” .

In 2017, the fantasy drama ” Fighter of the Destiny ” starring him became the highest-rated TV series in its time slot nationwide; the comedy film ” City of Rock ” starring him grossed 457 million RMB In the following years, in addition to starring in the romance drama ” Ten Years Three Months Thirty Days ” ], she also starred in other dramas.She has acted in films and television dramas such as the spy drama ” Storm Dance “. She also participated in the ” Striving for a New Journey – 2023 China Internet Audio-Visual Annual Ceremony ” [98].In 2021, the historical drama ” The Wind Rises in the Rainbow ” starring him was broadcast on satellite TV . [144]In 2024, the disaster film ” Safe Travel ” starring him was released . [134]In 2025, he starred in the fantasy film ” Life Meeting ” [150] .The martial arts drama ” To the Mountains and Seas ” was broadcast. [174]The period drama ” Jade Tea Bone ” was broadcast successively

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