Understanding Chinese characters in the north part of China

Beijing Suburb Culture
  • Best Time:

    All year round
  • Recommended:

    3 days
  • Admission:

    800-1000RMB 800-1000RMB

Features

The China Printing Museum in Beijing Daxing is like a brilliant galaxy of printing history, showcasing the evolution of printing technology and cultural dissemination from ancient times to the present, with each exhibit carrying the wisdom of printing technology. Handan, Hebei, a city that has precipitated for three thousand years, is like a huge idiom treasury, containing 1584 idioms and allusions related to Handan. Walking in Handan, idiom sculptures can be seen everywhere, and ancient wisdom shines in modern cities. The China Character Museum in Anyang Yin Ru, Henan, as China's first museum with characters as its theme, focuses on the evolution of Chinese characters from oracle bone inscriptions to regular script.

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  • China Printing Museum
Stop 1 China Printing Museum

China Printing Museum is divided into various halls

Address:
No.25 Xinghuabei Lu(Rd), Daxing, Beijing
Highlights:

Another noteworthy exhibit is the "Proclamation to Pacify the People," which is the largest woodblock print from ancient times. Printed in one go from a single woodblock, it displays the sophisticated printing skills of ancient craftsmen, with no visible seams in the paper.

The museum's most impressive exhibit is located on the basement level, covering an area of 2200 square meters. The strong scent of machine oil fills the air, offering a truly immersive sensory experience.

The exhibit features a variety of prepress, printing, and post-processing equipment from 1865 to the early 1990s. 137 vintage printing machines are closely arranged, showcasing the evolution of printing technology.

On the second floor, the modern printing exhibition is divided into three sections: the introduction and development of modern printing technology, the rise and development of China's modern printing industry, and printing in contemporary life. These sections highlight the intersection, integration, and mutual influence of traditional Chinese printing methods and modern Western printing technologies in the 19th century.">The China Printing Museum is a national first-class museum, the largest printing museum in the world, and the place with the most extensive collection of printing presses globally.
The museum has a total building area of approximately 8,000 square meters, with exhibition space covering about 6,000 square meters. It showcases the development of printing technology from various historical periods to modern technological equipment. Despite its specialized focus, visitors find the museum highly... View attractions guide
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  • Handan
Stop 1 Handan

Handan is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Hebei Province in China.

Address:
Handan, Hebei
Highlights:
Handan is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Hebei Province in China. It is located in the southern part of Hebei Province and is a historic and cultural city with a history of more than 3000 years of city building. It was not only the capital of Zhao State during the Warring States period, but also became the center of regional politics, economy and culture many times in history. Handan is famous for its rich cultural heritage and historical sites, including the famous Guangfu An... View attractions guide
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  • National Museum of Chinese writing
Stop 1 National Museum of Chinese Writing

The National Museum of Chinese Writing is a national first-level museum approved by the State Council

Tickets:
45 RMB
Address:
No. 656 Renmindadao(St), Beiguan, Anyang
Highlights:
The National Museum of Chinese Writing is a national first-level museum approved by the State Council, integrating cultural relic protection, exhibition, and scientific research. It serves as a popular science center for Chinese character culture, a national science education base, and a national patriotic education demonstration base.

The first phase of the National Museum of Chinese Writing was completed and opened to the public on November 16, 2009, with the Chinese Character Park a... View attractions guide

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