[Photo via the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism]

 

On May 17, the 3rd Shijingshan District Stone Carving Culture Month will kick off at the Shijingshan District Stone Carving Museum.

 

The activities for the main venue on the morning (9:30–11:30) will be held at the Shijingshan District Stone Carving Museum. No reservation is required on the opening day, and visitors can enter for free to explore the museum and participate in exciting activities. The museum will also present five special commemorative stamps themed "3rd Stone Carving Culture Month" on the same day, alongside a vibrant intangible cultural heritage market, free guided tours, and educational campaigns on ancient tree conservation.

 

Address of the Shijingshan District Stone Carving Museum: 80 Moshikou Street, Shijingshan District

 

Public Bus: Take Bus No. 527 or 489 and get off at Moshikoudongli Stop, Bus No. 597, 489, 972, or 961 to Moshikounanli Stop, or Bus No. 597, 489, 336, 932, or 876 to Shougangxiaoqu Stop.

 

Subway: Walk 300 meters from Exit B of Moshikou Station on Subway Line 11.

 

Tel: 010-88724148

 

 

The activities for the parallel venue on the afternoon (13:30–15:00) will take place at the district's Jindingjie Cultural Activity Center (Address: A9, Fifth Area of Jindingjie Sub-district, Shijingshan District). Activities will include educational campaigns featuring cultural relics, and DIY sessions associated with intangible cultural heritage items such as rubbing and lacquer fan crafting. Visitors will also find a dazzling array of creative souvenirs.

 

(Source: Shijingshan District Culture and Tourism Bureau)