Singer Zhou Shen and Wang Rui, the general manager of Merlin Entertainments Beijing, pose for a photo at Madame Tussauds Beijing on July 25, 2023. The wax museum is also celebrating nine years since its grand opening. Wang expressed joy at the overwhelming response during the venue’s opening day nine years ago, as visitors eagerly lined up to visit the venue on the historical Qianmen Street. With a century-long legacy, Madame Tussauds continues to attract fans worldwide thanks to its reputation for creating lifelike, handcrafted wax figures. Wang mentioned that Madame Tussauds Beijing will continue to induct personalities from a diverse range of fields, using celebrity wax figures to capture significant moments, create unforgettable experiences for visitors and record the Chinese spirit. [Photo courtesy of Madame Tussauds Beijing]