Ming: 50 years that changed China[Photo/CNTV]

"The whole idea of the city is so important to us now. We are doing a big exhibition called Constructing Worlds which is all about photographs and architecture. Focusing on the city, and with that we'll be doing a big film season called City Visions, exploring the idea of city in all parts of the world. And then we have some huge theatre shows coming up. And one person who is extremely popular in China is the actor Benedict Cumberbatch who will be appearing in Shakespeare's Hamlet next summer at the Barbican. So a year from now, but the tickets are practically sold out already, so popular has this show been." said Sir Nicholas Kenyon, Managing Director, Barbican Centre.

Over two million tourists are expected to visit a stellar line-up of shows and exhibitions taking place this autumn throughout London art venues, including the Museum of London, the National Gallery, the Royal Academy, Tate Britain, and the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Culture remains the leading driver for tourists, with eight out of ten citing it as the main reason they visit the UK capital.

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