The new Beijing Museum, built within vestment of 1.23-billion-yuan (152 million US dollars) reopened on a trial basis Friday, displaying various antiques as well as the old folk culture of Beijing. A receptionist presents a visitors' ticket to the new Capital Museum which was put into trial use Dec. 16.
A visitor is silhouetted againt a royal robe displayed in the new Capital Museum.
A visitor takes a rest in the lounge of the new Capital Museum.