Beijing’s iconic Palace Museum – once home to Ming and Qing emperors – is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a bang! 🎉 The ‘A Century of Stewardship’ exhibition, now open, kicks off a year-long celebration honoring its journey from imperial fortress to global cultural treasure. Think ancient scrolls meet TikTok-era storytelling! 📜➡️📱
"This isn’t just about preserving bricks and tiles," says Tsinghua University’s Martijn de Geus, one of four experts featured on CGTN’s THE HYPE special. "It’s about keeping 5,000 years of Chinese civilization alive through tech, art, and fresh perspectives." 💡
From documentary soundscapes (shoutout to recordist Zhang Jianxi! 🎧) to bilingual tours breaking language barriers, the museum’s team proves history doesn’t have to be dusty. As art specialist Cao Zijin puts it: "Every courtyard here is a time machine – and we’re all passengers." ⏳✨
Pro tip for travelers? Bilingual guide Yao Haijian recommends sunset at the Meridian Gate: "When golden hour hits those yellow tiles? Pure magic." 🌇 #BucketListAlert
