China Agricultural Museum, Beijing

Containing some pleasant indoor and outdoor exhibits of the history of agriculture in China, the China Agricultural Museum contains an interesting and wide array of tools, grains, plants and farming methods dating from Neolithic times to present day. See exhibits on how rice was and continues to be produced in South China and how the government has introduced numerous new farming techniques to Chinese farmers. There is also a nice section on bamboo growing in the back area of the complex. Call ahead to find out if there is anything special being exhibited. Many English captions are offered at various exhibits.

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