The details of a tomb mural of the Northern Dynasties, found in northern Shanxi province. [Photo/Official Website of Shanxi Provincial Museum]

18. Northern Dynasties tomb murals in Shanxi province provides viewers an artistic journey back 1,500 years ago.

The virtual exhibition paints a vivid picture of the social and familial life of nomadic people living during the Northern Dynasties (386 -581) in the area known today as Shanxi province. Some tomb murals depict daily activities such as cooking, dining, wining and hunting, others illustrate warfare and still more focus on religious rituals and worldly ceremonies.