Explore Chinese architectural polychrome painting at the Palace Museum

With the opening of the Palace of Eternal Longevity (Yongshou gong) at the Palace Museum in Beijing, the exhibition Inheritance and Innovation in Official-Style Chinese Architectural Polychrome Painting is now welcoming visitors starting from May 27.

You can explore reproductions and painted samples of iconic architectural paintings from the Sui Dynasty (581-618) to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and discover contemporary artists' designs that reimagine these visual traditions. Dive into the cultural DNA of color in ancient Chinese architecture and experience how ancient aesthetics continue to inspire modern expression.

Dates: Until Aug 26