Ancient cultural treasures in 'Ne Zha 2'

Barrier beasts

If you've seen both Ne Zha films, you're sure to remember the quirky and charming barrier beasts—comical creatures that serve as guardians. These creatures bear a striking resemblance to ancient relics from the Sanxingdui culture.

When visiting the Sanxingdui Museum in Sichuan province, you'll recognize the similarity between the barrier beasts and items like the gold-masked bronze head, large bronze masks and the bronze eagle-shaped bell.