
The opening ceremony of the Ningxia Guyuan cultural relics exhibition took place alongside a promotional event for agricultural, cultural, and tourism activities at the Shanghai Museum East on Tuesday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The opening ceremony of the Ningxia Guyuan cultural relics exhibition took place alongside a promotional event for agricultural, cultural, and tourism activities at the Shanghai Museum East on Tuesday.
Guyuan city is located in the Liupan mountain area in the south of the Ningxia Hui autonomous region. It boasts beautiful scenery and a profound historical and cultural heritage.

The opening ceremony of the Ningxia Guyuan cultural relics exhibition took place alongside a promotional event for agricultural, cultural, and tourism activities at the Shanghai Museum East on Tuesday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The event promoted Guyuan's agricultural, cultural, and tourism offerings with dance performances, historical expert dialogues, and thematic presentations of the region's heritage.
The exhibition tells the story of a cultural journey in three chapters, using 323 cultural relics from Guyuan dating back to the Zhou Dynasties (c. 11th century-256 BC), the Southern and Northern Dynasties (420-589), and the Sui and Tang Dynasties (581-907). The story places Guyuan as an early indicator of Chinese civilization and a key town on the Silk Road.
Visitors can immerse themselves in Guyuan's Silk Road history to gain a deeper understanding of the diverse Silk Road culture and the long history of Chinese ethnic groups.

Hua Zhimin, Party secretary of Guyuan, deliver a speech on the opening ceremony of the Ningxia Guyuan cultural relics exhibition at the Shanghai Museum East on Tuesday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Hua Zhimin, Party secretary of Guyuan, introduced the region's beauty and historical significance, inviting the world to experience the city's archaeological features and cultural heritage.
The event included a market showcasing local specialties, along with 13 categories of over 200 creative cultural products.
Organized by various institutions, including the Shanghai Museum and the Guyuan Museum, this exhibition represents a collaborative effort to showcase Guyuan's culture and invite visitors to explore the region's historical treasures.

The opening ceremony of the Ningxia Guyuan cultural relics exhibition took place alongside a promotional event for agricultural, cultural, and tourism activities at the Shanghai Museum East on Tuesday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The opening ceremony of the Ningxia Guyuan cultural relics exhibition took place alongside a promotional event for agricultural, cultural, and tourism activities at the Shanghai Museum East on Tuesday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The opening ceremony of the Ningxia Guyuan cultural relics exhibition took place alongside a promotional event for agricultural, cultural, and tourism activities at the Shanghai Museum East on Tuesday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The opening ceremony of the Ningxia Guyuan cultural relics exhibition took place alongside a promotional event for agricultural, cultural, and tourism activities at the Shanghai Museum East on Tuesday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The opening ceremony of the Ningxia Guyuan cultural relics exhibition took place alongside a promotional event for agricultural, cultural, and tourism activities at the Shanghai Museum East on Tuesday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The opening ceremony of the Ningxia Guyuan cultural relics exhibition took place alongside a promotional event for agricultural, cultural, and tourism activities at the Shanghai Museum East on Tuesday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]