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The Vegetable Garden spans 3.6 hectares. This includes both outdoor and indoor spaces. Eight functional zones are designed to show the relationship between humans and vegetables. This is done through displays about nature and cities in the past, present, and future.
Outside, you’ll find the “Happy Home”. It’s surrounded by “Vegetable Demonstration” and “Countryside Yard” areas. These areas recreate forests, swamps, deserts, and grasslands. They show how humans discovered vegetables. They also show how plants evolved over time. The “Countryside Yard” features rural courtyards and balconies. These show the bond between vegetable horticulture and people today.
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The Vegetable Science and Technology Area showcases modern cultivation technologies. It shows how these technologies are changing daily life. Here, you’ll see various vegetable species and simulated production scenes. Exhibits like the Tomato Encyclopedia and Mushroom World highlight modern urban farming.
The Vegetable Museum tells stories about the relationship between vegetables and humans. It explores how vegetables combine with art from around the world. You can learn about the origin and spread of vegetables. You can also explore China’s cuisine and vegetarian culture. The museum’s cross-border exhibition area displays vegetable-related art. This includes paintings, sculptures, installations, and videos.
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\u852c\u83dc\u535a\u7269\u9986 also hosts activities. These include Portraits of Vegetable Celebrities and Vegetable Creative Workshops. They also have Food Education in China and Vegetable Theme Days. These events attract visitors. They deepen the museum’s role in education and artistic creation. They also spread knowledge to the public.
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