Nanyang architecture voted best in province

Eight buildings in Nanyang were on the list of "the most beautiful architectures in Henan", capturing the most spots on the list of 125 buildings, according to a press conference held by the Information Office of Henan Provincial People's Government.

The activity was mainly sponsored by the Henan Provincial Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and Henan Daily, in order to promote local city construction and architecture.

Government officials, social groups, enterprises of architecture, and local residents took an active role in the list and voted for the buildings.

According to Pei Zhiyang, head of the Henan Provincial Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, a commendation meeting will be held in November and all of the listed building developers will be bestowed medals and certificates.

Here is more information about three of the listed buildings in Nanyang.

Second Prize — Nanyang Museum of Han Dynasty Stone Carving

The museum was established in October 1935, and was the first museum in China that specialized in collection, display, and research of Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220) stone carving art.

The museum is situated in the suburb of Nanyang, and covers an area of 6,000 square meters after renovations in 1959 and 1976. It has a collection of over 1,300 stone carvings, of which 150 pieces are of the national first grade.

The museum has been honored as one of the "Top 10 National Exhibition Museums" in 2000 and one of the First-tier National Museums in 2008.

A view of the Nanyang Museum of Han Dynasty Stone Carving from its front gate. [Photo/Nanyang Daily]

Visitors appreciate the stone carving art at the Nanyang Museum of Han Dynasty Stone Carving as a tour guide gives an explanation. [Photo/Xinhua]