Activity Reflection

— Ms. Watanabe

This was my first visit to the Zhoukoudian Site Museum.

The museum displays numerous skeletal remains—both of Peking Man and other animals—which deepened my understanding of this historical period.

At the meeting point, I met some new friends, and we took the bus together. Seated next to an acquaintance I had met a few times before, we chatted happily throughout the over-hour-long journey, discussing a wide range of topics.

Upon arriving at the museum, a large statue of Peking Man immediately caught my eye at the entrance. I had never seen anything like it before, and it left me feeling deeply impressed.

Inside the museum, I saw the authentic skull of Peking Man. Seeing something from such a distant past right before my eyes made me feel the profound depth of history.

Our "tour guide" was Teacher Da Wan from my BC Mandarin School, who provided us with detailed explanations throughout. Below each skull were informative descriptions, and nearby, there were also animal skulls. While the skull of Peking Man shares some similarities with that of modern humans, the animal skulls appeared quite intimidating—almost like monsters. I began to imagine scenes of these ancient hominids hunting such animals and surviving together in their world.

My friends and I strolled slowly through the museum, discussing topics related to early hominids as we explored. The experience sparked deep reflection and left me with a strong sense of fulfillment.