History meets holograms! Four iconic sculptures from Paris’ fire-ravaged Notre-Dame Cathedral have arrived in Beijing for their first-ever display in Asia. The exhibition – blending medieval artistry with augmented reality – lets visitors virtually 'restore' the cathedral’s famed Gothic architecture using smartphone tech. 🎮🔍
The star pieces include a stone chimera (think: Hunchback of Notre-Dame vibes) and a gargoyle never before seen outside France. Bonus for plant lovers: A 19th-century human face sculpture overgrown with stone vegetation is giving major Enchanted Forest energy. 🌿🗿
Timed to celebrate 60 years of China-France diplomatic ties, the National Museum of China exhibition runs through late October. Pro tip: Night owls rejoice – weekend tickets include after-hours AR light shows!
