Yuanmingyuan bronze zodiac exhibition staged in Datong

The "Immortality of Gold and Stone" exhibition is ongoing in Datong. [Photo/Yellow River News]

The "Immortality of Gold and Stone" exhibition is being held at the Yungang Grottoes Museum in Datong city, North China's Shanxi province, until April 26.

The exhibition showcases original zodiac animal head artifacts from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), including the ox, tiger, monkey, and pig heads, as well as a replica of the horse head.

The bronze ox head is on display at the exhibition. [Photo/Yellow River News]

Visitors to this exhibition will be taken on a journey through time. However, beyond their artistic beauty, these artifacts also symbolize the determination of the Chinese people to protect their cultural heritage. These relics carry profound historical significance, as they still captivate viewers with their lifelike expressions.

The bronze tiger head is on display at the exhibition. [Photo/Yellow River News]