Until Dec. 31, 2014, in Beijing, exquisite examples of traditional Chinese furniture from the Qing and Ming dynasties (1368-1911) are on display at the National Museum of China (16 East Chang’an Ave., Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006, P.R. China; phone +86 10 6511 6400). The free exhibit “Splendid Art of Wood” includes elaborately carved beds, couches, screens and chests.
Admission to the museum is free, except for some special exhibits. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sun.
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