Foreign guests captivated by nation's rich heritage

A group of foreign guests who recently visited the Liangzhu Museum in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province, were irresistibly drawn to the unique charm of Liangzhu culture, which has earned global recognition as a hallmark of China's 5,000-year-old civilization.

They visited Hangzhou ahead of the two-day Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting, which started in Beijing on Thursday, in order to gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture.

Thriving in the Yangtze River Delta region between 3,300 and 2,300 BC, Liangzhu culture boasted exquisite jade artifacts and distinctive architectural styles, reflecting the advanced craftsmanship and rich heritage of ancient China.