The Beijing Stone Carving Art Museum, which is set to reopen on Dec 31 after a two-year restoration, now houses 2,600 stone carvings collected from all over the city. Wang Kaihao reports.

They may be just stones. But they shed light on the history of Beijing. After two years of careful renovation, the Beijing Stone Carving Art Museum will reopen to the public on Dec 31.

A highlight will be the more than 750 stone artifacts reflecting the city's history showcased in a 3,900-square-meter exhibition space.