Online exhibitions beating boredom and stress [Part I]

Editor's note: With the battle against the coronavirus-related pneumonia going on, forcing many people indoors, you might find yourself constantly fighting back the urge to climb the walls.

We have handpicked a bunch of online exhibitions from major Chinese museums to help you regain your inner peace. You can enjoy these virtual museum tours without leaving the comfort of your couch, and free of charge.

1. Virtual tour of the Palace Museum

Crave a tour of the Palace Museum? Check out the Panoramic Palace Museum on the museum's official website.

On this virtual tour, you can have the 600-year-old Forbidden City entirely to yourself, take your time to explore the labyrinth of its halls, gardens and courtyards, as well as learn about the story of every exhibit that interests you. You can also feast your eyes on the museum's most famous snowscape.