The Palace Museum Calendar: Chinese–English Edition · 2026
The Palace Museum "Spring Blessings" Gift Set

Product Name

The Palace Museum Calendar 2026 (Chinese–English Edition) + "Spring Blessings" Gift Set

Highlights

This bilingual edition is designed to introduce international readers to the rich Chinese zodiac culture of the Year of the Horse. From the auspicious saying "Success Comes Swiftly Like a Galloping Horse" to the symbol of courage and progress represented by "Riding Across the World", the calendar celebrates the horse as a timeless emblem of vitality and ambition.

It also explores the imperial elegance of the royal stables and the refined artistry and scholarship of the Forbidden City, weaving together history, art, and literary tradition into a cultural journey that brings the grandeur of the Palace Museum to life.

The book features illustrations of treasured artifacts from the Palace Museum's collection, accompanied by in-depth commentary and expertly translated by the museum's professional team. It aims to help international readers gain a deeper appreciation of the beauty and depth of Chinese culture. Since its first bilingual edition in 2017, The Palace Museum Calendar (Chinese–English Edition) has served as a cultural bridge connecting past and present, East and West.

The Palace Museum Calendar 2026 (Chinese–English Edition) 

Left intentionally for personal notes or handwriting

Displays the date and solar term with detailed English annotations

Features illustrations and descriptions of artifacts from the Palace Museum's collection

Includes bilingual notes for deeper understanding

The Spring Blessings Gift Set features an auspicious design inspired by traditional symbols of good fortune. At the center stands the Hall of Supreme Harmony, surrounded by a treasure basin filled with golden gourds, ruyi scepters, and ingots—all classic emblems of prosperity and good luck. The scattered arrangement of these motifs creates a harmonious and festive scene of blessings and abundance.

Where to buy

Tmall and Taobao — search for "The Palace Museum Cultural & Creative Flagship Store".