Specimens of Chinese bees are displayed at the China Honey Bee Museum. [Photo by Brian Salter/chinadaily.com.cn]

China Honey Bee Museum

Located on the west side of the Botanical Garden, the China Honey Bee Museum pays homage to these tiny and hardworking pollinators. The exhibition features around 600 bee specimens and bee fossils. It is a good place for anyone with the slightest interest in bees to find out how honey is produced.

The Ancient Bell Museum in Dazhong Temple

The Dazhong Temple received its name because it houses a giant Buddhist bell from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), which is 5.6 meters high and weights 46.6 tons. The museum has over 700 bells of all types on display made of bronze, iron and jade, from both China and overseas.

China Hat and Culture Museum

Devoted to the history of the hat in Chinese history, the museum has 5,000 kinds of headwear under one roof. The museum is conveniently located on Qianmen Dajie in central Beijing.