Explore the National Museum's "Phoenix Crown"｜A thousand-year-old magnificent legend at a glance👑

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Explore the National Museum's "Phoenix Crown"｜A thousand-year-old magnificent legend at a glance👑

Family members! When you go to the National Museum of China, don’t miss this top national treasure that is "hidden in the bottom of the box" - the Phoenix Coronet of Wei, the concubine of King Liangzhuang of the Ming Dynasty. This is a super shocking exhibit that can instantly take you back to the ancient palace. After seeing it, you will be suffocated by the ingenuity of the ancients! Hurry up and take this super detailed guide 👇

Exhibition Hall Location📍

The Phoenix Coronet is located on the third floor of the "Ancient China" exhibition hall in the north area of the National Museum. After entering the museum, follow the signs, pass through the bronze and ceramic exhibition areas, and you can see its "glittering" figure in the Ming Dynasty cultural relics area. It is recommended to enter the museum from the east gate, which is closer to the exhibition area.

Must-see highlights 👀

This phoenix crown can be called a "mobile jewelry box"! 9 kingfisher feathers and 4 golden dragons are inlaid with 121 rubies, 70 sapphires, and more than 5,000 pearls. The most amazing thing is the "inlaid kingfisher feathers" craftsmanship. After hundreds of years, it is still gorgeous. Every inch of the details shows the luxury and ingenuity of the Ming Dynasty royal family. It is 100 times more beautiful in person than in the photo!

Visiting Tips⚠️

• Make an appointment to grab tickets: The National Museum is free but you need to make an appointment on the WeChat official account of "National Museum of China" 1-7 days in advance. It is closed on Mondays and weekend tickets are very difficult to grab. It is recommended to set an alarm to grab tickets ⏰

• Exhibition time: The Phoenix Coronet display case is always crowded with people. If you want to take photos, it is recommended to go there when the exhibition opens, or in the afternoon when there are fewer people.

• Photography tips: Display cabinets have reflections, so use your phone or camera to shoot close to the glass and turn on the macro mode to capture the fine texture of the jewelry.

Surrounding Easter eggs 🎁

After viewing the Phoenix Coronet, you can also check out other national treasures in the "Ancient China" exhibition hall: the Houmuwu Ding, the Four-Ram Square Tripod, the Dayu Ding... It is truly a cultural feast that "takes you a thousand years at a glance"! After a tiring visit, I went to the museum cafe to buy a cup of "National Museum Cultural and Creative Coffee"☕️. The cup cover is printed with a phoenix crown pattern, which is very memorable for taking photos~

This phoenix crown carrying history and art is not only a cultural relic, but also a beautiful legend that transcends time and space! Dear children who come to the National Museum of China, you must witness this "gorgeousness on the head" with your own eyes 👑, it is guaranteed to amaze you!