Source: CCTV.com
02-20-2009 08:24
Ming Xiao Tomb in east China's Nanjing, where the Ming dynasty emperor Zhu Yuanzhang is buried, is a world cultural heritage site. A new museum located at the gate of the Ming Xiao Tomb tourist site opened to the public on Wednesday. The museum, which is free for visitors, provides an introduction to the history and culture of the Ming dynasty.
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Ming Xiao Tomb in east China's Nanjing, where the Ming dynasty |
The new three-storey museum was built in the architectural style of the Ming dynasty. Ming Xiao Tomb is where Zhu Yuanzhang, the first emperor of Ming dynasty, was buried. The large museum exhibits the relics of the tomb, and explains the background of the dynasty. The local government has planned to build the museum since 2003.
The first floor features stories about the founding of Ming dynasty. A 360 degree theater projects images about the era.
