A poster for the exhibition. [Photo/tidenews.com.cn]

The Palace Museum's "Tea World" cultural relics exhibition will kick off its Zhejiang session on Jan 10 at the Zhijiang Branch of the Zhejiang Provincial Museum, local media reported.

The exhibition marks a collaboration between the Palace Museum and the Zhejiang Provincial Museum and also a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Palace Museum in 2025.

Featuring 114 sets of rare artifacts from the Palace Museum's collection – including authentic paintings, calligraphy, imperial treasures, court tribute teas and ancient books – the exhibition offers a deep dive into the rich history of Chinese tea culture through the Song Dynasty (960-1279) and Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), showcasing its artistic and cultural significance.

Highlights include rare poetic manuscript from Lin Bu, a Northern Song (960–1127) poet who withdrew from government service and lived as a hermit by the West Lake in Hangzhou.

The manuscript was once celebrated by both renowned poet Su Shi of Lin's era and the Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty.

Modern installations complement the historical narrative, offering visitors an immersive journey into China's tea heritage.

The exhibition will run until April 6.

A delicate teapot with an enameled landscape, flower and bird paintings on its surface. [Photo/tidenews.com.cn]