Visit these cultural hot spots in 2024 - National Geographic
From Estonia to South Africa, these 20 new museums, heritage trails, and artful experiences dive deep into communities and traditions.
Jan 30, 2024
China
Covered in 21,008 pieces of “fish scale” glass, designed to mimic a blooming hero flower, and boasting a five-story atrium, the Guangzhou Art Museum is unapologetically ostentatious. Located on the banks of the Pearl River, this landmark of <anchor>China</anchor>’s fifth largest city (population 18 million) features seven floors of exhibits displaying Chinese paintings, watercolors, calligraphy, sculpture, illustrations, comic books, lacquerware, and photography from ancient to contemporary times.
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