National Library of China
The National Library of China (NLC) is the national library of China, located in Beijing, and is one of the largest libraries in the world. It contains over 41 million items as of December 2020. It holds the largest collection of Chinese literature and historical documents in the world and covers an area of 280,000 square meters. The National Library is a public welfare institution funded by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
National Library of China North Complex
The original main buildings of the library, now (since 1987) the NLC Ancient Books Library that houses historical and ancient books, documents and manuscripts
Night view of the Library's South Complex
A view of the Library's North Complex
Ministry of Culture and Tourism (China)
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国文化和旅游部) is a constitute department of the State Council of the People's Republic of China in charge of culture and tourism.
Ministry of Culture and Tourism (China)