China's explosive urban growth continues to make headlines, illustrated by dramatic shots of the latest commercial or residential buildings, each more outstandi

"From the earliest museums established by Western missionaries in order to implement religious and political power, to the role they have played in the formatio

The growth of the number and scale of Chinese museums in the 21st century, from about 1,400 at the turn of the century to over 5,000 to date, reflects the gover

An examination of museums in China, surveying their development from the nineteenth century, and looking in particular at their incredible recent proliferation.

Here is a collection of the most exciting museums to be seen throughout China. Armed with this unique guide, the visitor will experience a journey of discovery