Recently, “The Forbidden City · Tea World: The Pure Rhythm of Tea — Exhibition of Fine Artifacts on Tea culture” made its debut at the Hebei Museum in Shijiazhuang. This exhibition is co-organized by the Palace Museum and the Hebei Museum, serving as the second stop of the global tour for “The Forbidden City · Tea World.” Composed of four sections—”Fine Teas in the Palace,” “Qianlong and Tea,” “Origins and Development of Tea Affairs,” and “Tea Fragrance in Yan and Zhao”—the exhibition showcases 160 pieces (sets) of artifacts and related historical materials from the collections of the Palace Museum, the Hebei Museum, and the China National Tea Museum.

August 1st, visitors viewing the blue-and-white Cup with intertwined lotus design.Photo by Zhai Yujia, China News Service

August 1st, children visiting the exhibition of fine artifacts on tea culture. Photo by Zhai Yujia, China News Service

August 1st, the lacquered bowl with a cover inscribed with Emperor Qianlong's poem on the Three Purities Tea on display. Photo by Zhai Yujia, China News Service

August 1st, visitors viewing the Chenghua-marked doucai chicken cup. Photo by Zhai Yujia, China News Service

August 1st, visitors viewing the exhibition of fine artifacts on tea culture. Photo by Zhai Yujia, China News Service

August 1st, visitors viewing the exhibition of fine artifacts on tea culture. Photo by Zhai Yujia, China News Service

August 1st, visitors viewing the exhibition of fine artifacts on tea culture. Photo by Zhai Yujia, China News Service

August 1st, a child smelling the aroma of tea. Photo by Zhai Yujia, China News Service

August 1st, visitors viewing the exhibition of fine artifacts on tea culture. Photo by Zhai Yujia, China News Service

August 1st, visitors viewing the exhibition of fine artifacts on tea culture. Photo by Zhai Yujia, China News Service