Covered Bridge - Chinese Ethnic Culture Park - Beijing, China
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N 39° 58.870 E 116° 23.048
50S E 447414 N 4425848
This covered bridge connects the north and south sections of the Chinese Ethnic Culture Park (China Nationalities Museum)
Waymark Code: WMH02X
Location: China
Date Posted: 04/30/2013
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Chinese Ethnic Culture Park (China Nationalities Museum)
«The Chinese Ethnic Culture Park is a museum in Beijing, China, located just to the west of the Olympic Green. It features displays of the daily life and architecture of China's 56 ethnic groups.
The museum's goals are as follows:
To demonstrate ethnic architecture
To preserve ethnic relics
To spread ethnic knowledge
To study ethnic heritage
To enhance ethnic culture
To promote unity of all Chinese ethnic groups
Construction began in October 1992. The North Section was opened to the public on June 18, 1994, and the South Section was opened in September 2001. Construction has continued through the 2008 Summer Olympics. The museum covers approximately 50 hectares and so far comprises 44 ethnic villages and 200 ethnic buildings. There are 800 staff members comprising various Chinese ethnic groups. All buildings are constructed to a ratio of 1:1.»
«The Ethnic Bridge which connects two buildings, linking the north and south park adopts the architectural styles of Bai, Dong and Zang People.»
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