Located in the center of Beijing, China, the Palace Museum was built in 1420. It was the royal palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties and the largest and best-preserved wooden palace complex in the world. The Palace Museum not only has a spectacular royal complex, but also has more than 1.8 million precious collections, which contain China's rich historical and cultural connotations and craftsmanship wisdom. The application of digital technology, such as virtual reality guided tours, online museums and 3D cultural relics scanning, helps to improve the public's understanding of cultural heritage and strengthen cultural inheritance.
The Palace Museum is located in the center of Beijing, China. It was built in 1420. It is the royal palace of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties and is also the largest and most intact wooden palace complex in the world. The Palace Museum not only has a spectacular royal building complex, but also has more than 1.8 million precious collections, which contain China's rich historical and cultural connotations and craftsmanship wisdom. Through digital technologies such as virtual reality guided tours, online museums, and 3D cultural relics scanning, it can effectively enhance the public's cultural awareness and sense of participation, while protecting this precious cultural heritage of mankind.
Neon signs adorn a street (Portland Street) in Hong Kong
Night view of a street adorned with neon signs in Hong Kong
The use of neon signs as an advertising method for shops increased post-war in the 1950s, alongside a boom in incoming migration and setting up of shops and stores. As business owners typically planned for their businesses to be passed on through generations, they were known to ‘invest a lot in getting a sign commissioned’ as it carried a lot of significance and identity. As the economy prospered in the later half of the 20th century, the signs became de rigueur in the urban cityscape – an icon in its own right, and inspiring many cultural references in movies and media. In the above image, neon signs adorn a street (Portland Street) in Hong Kong.
The Palace Museum, located in the center of Beijing, China, is the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties in China. It is now the largest and best preserved ancient wooden structure complex in the world. Built in 1406, it has more than 9,000 palaces and is the pinnacle of traditional Chinese architecture. Today, it is open to the public as a museum with a collection of more than 1.8 million artifacts and is a gathering place of world-class cultural heritage and artistic treasures. Digital displays and virtual Tours allow a global audience to learn about its profound historical and cultural values.
The main entrance to the Palace Museum in Beijing, China.
Exterior view of the Palace Museum (Forbidden City)
The exterior shots of the Meridian Gate of the Palace Museum reflect the magnificent architecture and royal grandeur of the Palace Museum, which is a world cultural heritage.
Tang Dynasty mural painting techniques represent one of the highest achievements of ancient Chinese art. Originating during the 7th to 9th centuries, these murals are known for their fluid lines, vibrant mineral-based pigments, and lifelike depictions of court ladies, Buddhist figures, and daily life. The painting process involved multiple meticulous steps, including wall preparation, sketching, line drawing, coloring, and detailing — all done by highly skilled artisans. These techniques reflect not only aesthetic values but also deep cultural, religious, and philosophical meanings. The image provided shows a typical example from the Famen Temple, capturing the elegance and craftsmanship of Tang court murals. Though the murals themselves are tangible, the artistic knowledge, materials, and painting processes passed down through generations embody a unique form of intangible cultural heritage.
This image shows a mural exhibit from the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, on display at the National Art Museum of China. The original mural is part of a vast collection of Buddhist wall paintings created between the 4th and 14th centuries, located in grottoes carved into the cliffs along the ancient Silk Road. These artworks reflect the spiritual and artistic exchanges between Chinese, Central Asian, and Indian cultures. The mural shown here is a replica or display version, curated for public exhibition and educational outreach. As such, it is categorized as “Movable Cultural Heritage”, whereas the original site of the Mogao Caves constitutes “Immovable Cultural Heritage”. This distinction is crucial in heritage documentation and digital preservation. The image was uploaded as part of a cultural heritage mapping project for academic and non-commercial use.
This mural is a replica exhibit based on the original Buddhist wall paintings found in the Mogao Caves, also known as the Thousand Buddha Grottoes, located near Dunhuang, China. The original murals were created between the 4th and 14th centuries, featuring rich iconography of Buddhist narratives, devotional figures, and multicultural artistic influences from the Silk Road. This replica was produced for educational and exhibition purposes to promote awareness of Dunhuang’s cultural significance. While the physical replica is movable, the original artworks are considered immovable cultural heritage and are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Generations of Buddhist monks and artisans along the Silk Road