Aquilaria Art Museum opens in Tianjin

The Aquilaria, or Incense Tree, grows in tropical regions. Its resinous heartwood is used for incense or perfume. In some places, it's used as medicine. But some people have found it to be a good medium for art.

China's first Aquilaria Art museum has opened in Tianjin's Five Main Street Area.

China's first Aquilaria Art museum has opened in Tianjin's Five Main Street Area.

A visitor said, "Visiting the Museum is a great way to learn something."

Sun Wanping, curator of Tianjin Aquilaria Art Museum said, "The production of high-quality Aquilaria last year in Vietnam, could be used for sculptures."

Visitors can enjoy the exhibit for free.

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