122 Cambodian National Treasures to Arrive in Beijing! "Meeting Angkor Wat" Exhibition to Open on May 1

english.beijing.gov.cn
2026-04-29

From May 1 to August 30, 2026, a special  exhibition titled "Meet Angkor Wat: Treasures of the Angkor  Civilization from the National Museum of Cambodia" will run at the Meet  You Museum in the 798 Art Zone.

Presented  jointly by the Meet You Museum and the National Museum of Cambodia,  this exhibition brings together 122 precious pieces (sets) of Cambodian  national-level cultural relics.

The highlights of them include:

The stone-made architectural components of Garuda and Nagas that depict epic tales of fire and water;

A standing stone statue of Ardhanarishvara that embodies Hindu philosophy;

A  stone statue combining the seated Buddha backed by Mucalinda (the Naga  king protecting the Buddha), symbolizing the evolution of spiritual  beliefs during the Angkorian period;

A stone lintel depicting a mythical, epic battle scene;

A stone statue of the demon Asura, identical to those found on the bridges spanning the moat of Angkor Thom.

Bayon-style sandstone-made architectural components of Garuda and Nagas (Angkorian period) / Angkor Conservation Depot

Koh  Ker-style sandstone-made lintel depicting a battle scene (Angkorian  period; first half of the 10th century) / National Museum of Cambodia

Bayon-style  sandstone-made bust of the demon Asura (Angkorian period; late 12th to  early 13th century) / National Museum of Cambodia

Free Guided Tours are now available.
Service Time for May 2026:
Tuesday–Friday: 10:10–10:40, 16:30–17:00
Weekends and Holiday: 10:10–10:40, 18:00–18:30

You  can plan your trip in accordance with the free guided tour times. A  reservation is needed for admission. To book your visit, follow the  official WeChat account of the museum (遇见博物馆), tap "Services" (服务) in  the menu bar, then select "Meet Angkor Wat" (遇见吴哥窟) in the "Ticket  Purchase" (预约购票) section.

(Sources: Beijing Daily, Meet You Museum)

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