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Museums
The Bangkok National Museum
The Bangkok National Museum is one of the loveliest I’ve seen. The galleries occupy several ornate buildings that were once home to Thai princes. There are three main exhibitions showcasing Thai history, art, and architecture. It is the first national museum in Thailand, having been established by King Rama V in the 19th century. Originally […]
A Forest of Tombstones in Xi’an, China
The Xi’an Beilin Museum, also know as the “Stele Forest,” boasts an impressive collection of over 1,000 stone stelae, many dating to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). The tablets were often erected at tombs and intricately carved to illustrate the person’s accomplishments and family connections. The collection is housed in a former Confucius Temple and […]
Seeing the Terracotta Warriors at the Shaanxi History Museum
If you happen to find yourself Xi’an, you simply cannot leave town without visiting the excellent Shaanxi History Museum, one of the best we’ve come across in China. Some of the best preserved terracotta warriors are housed in a special gallery where you can admire them from an astonishingly close distance. The different styles of dress […]
China’s Terracotta Army: Meet the Man Who Discovered It
Last November, we went to see Xi’an’s Army of Terracotta Warriors, a truly incredible experience and one I will never forget. So when friends visiting from the States hinted that they would also like to behold one of China’s most important cultural relics, we jumped at the opportunity for a return visit. It still boggles my mind […]