Visitors marvel at the ross quartz stove with coiled dragon ears and lid from the Nanjing Museum. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

Twenty-three precious cultural relics from the Nanjing Museum, China Grand Canal Museum, and Suzhou Museum are being showcased at the Nantong Art Museum until Dec 18.

Among them, a ross quartz stove with coiled dragon ears and lid and silver inlaid bronze bull lamp from the Nanjing Museum, cloisonne gold-gilt incense burner from the China Grand Canal Museum, and jade cups with taotie (a mythological creature) designs from the Suzhou Museum have amazed exhibition-goers.

A visitor learns more about the exhibit through a digital screen. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

The Nantong Museum also displayed its three most precious relics, namely, a large jade artifact from the Neolithic Period, a porcelain jar from the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), and an incense burner from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).

In addition to being able to appreciate these relics, visitors can tour nearly 30 exhibitions at top museums online, immerse themselves in the infinite beauty of the 17 cities along the Grand Canal in the 5G-enabled Grand Canal experience space, and take home cultural and creative products related to the exhibits.

A girl admires the scenery of the 17 cities along the Grand Canal at the 5G-enabled Grand Canal experience space. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

During the opening ceremony, notable intangible cultural heritage items from Nantong, such as Nantong blue calico printing and dyeing techniques, Nantong banyao kites, and Nantong simulated embroidery, were showcased.

Sponsored by the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, the itinerant exhibition is expected to be held around Jiangsu until July 2025. The Nantong Art Museum is the fourth stop.