The largest wax museum in China opens to the public today in Beijing, as part of China's National Museum. 

126 life-like wax figures including Yang Liwei, China's first man in space, Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan and NBA giant Yao Ming, are on display at the museum.

The wax works on display fall into seven categories, covering famous people in such fields of politics, education, science, arts and sports.

(CRI.com September 30, 2004)