Hebei theater complex brings novel 'A Dream of Red Mansions' to life

In the hearts of a thousand readers, there are a thousand versions of the Chinese classic novel "A Dream of Red Mansions." In Langfang, north China’s Hebei Province, the Unique Dream of Red Mansion complex of innovatively designed theaters and scenic gardens, opens its doors to every reader of this novel from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), inviting them to embark on a journey of dreams and imagination.

The Unique Dream of Red Mansion complex boasts 12 indoor theaters, along with 108 scenic spaces and outdoor theaters, all crafted meticulously over eight years. It showcases theatrical shows and picturesque gardens that strike a chord with fans of "A Dream of Red Mansions," capturing the essence of a story deeply embedded in many hearts with a touch of Chinese beauty.

Unique Dream of Red Mansion breaks away from the traditional static viewing mode of theater; it integrates new scenic installation art with stage immersion technology, offering an immersive theatrical experience and fantasy space.

Since the combined Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday period in China last year, Unique Dream of Red Mansion has welcomed around 20,000 visitors per day, becoming another tourist destination in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.

Outside the Unique Dream of Red Mansion complex there is Fairyland Cultural Street where visitors can savor the delicacies tasted by characters in the book, explore various cultural and creative handicrafts, and visit art workshops.

A variety of cultural, tourism, artistic, and commercial brands collectively form the Dream Langfang International Theater Park, offering over 300,000 square meters of theater performance exhibition space, more than 5,000 dining seats, and over 4,000 parking spaces, creating a one-stop cultural and tourism destination for dining, accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment.

The "Unique Dream of Red Mansion" is a core component of the Dream Langfang International Theater Park. With a rich historical and cultural heritage in Hebei and the integration of cultural resources from Beijing and Tianjin, it integrates cultural performances, art exhibitions, leisure tourism, and commercial entertainment.