Classic Performances

From the mists of creation and the timeless rivers to a celebration of the four seas, the spirit of the land, a giant bird cleaving the waves, and dragons and phoenixes riding the clouds: an evening made for China. Shenzhen's signature show returns more dazzling than ever!

Oriental Splendor won the Lotus Award, China's highest honor for dance drama. Hailed as both a romantic poem and a grand celebration of China's cultural richness, it is a large-scale dance poem about ethnic dress created by the Splendid China Ethnic Arts Troupe. Completely refreshed in 2019, it has become one of Shenzhen's signature shows for the new era. A must-see for visitors from China and abroad, it is also a cultural highlight that Shenzhen companies share with their guests. The production unfolds across eastern, southern, western, northern, and central China. Through a poetic blend of wind, flowers, snow, moonlight, and China's splendor, it uses expressive dance, exquisite costumes, and a distinctive artistic style to showcase the dress and colorful cultures of China's 56 ethnic groups.

Drums and music sound at Jinxiu Tower. Mounted guards raise their banners and envoys take their places as a prosperous age comes to life. Dreams of a Flourishing City, a new large-scale song and dance show in the Splendid City · A Dream of Splendor themed area, welcomes guests from near and far. Characters including Gu Qianfan, Zhao Pan'er, and Song Yinzhang greet visitors and offer blessings. Envoys from many lands present gifts and performances. As the city gates open to welcome guests, traditional ceremony meets contemporary Chinese style in an immersive feast of music, dance, and culture that lets you step inside the story.

Legend of the Desert is China's first live horse show with film-style stunts. Set in a frontier town in the early Yuan dynasty, it tells an enduring tale of good triumphing over evil on the ancient Silk Road. Spectacular effects, lively combat, humorous three-dimensional interaction, and thrilling horseback battles challenge the audience's imagination. Against the sound of camel bells, the show celebrates the legends of the Silk Road, the courage to uphold justice, and unity among China's peoples.

Start the new year with a new show! A 20,000-square-meter stretch of open water becomes the stage for Emerald Lake Fantasy, an immersive live spectacle where intangible cultural heritage meets modern technology. Watch a mysterious Nuo mask dance, hear Dong folk songs echo across the lake, and see sparks pour from fire pots as golden showers from traditional iron-flower fireworks light up the water. A hundred-meter line of bamboo rafts glides over the lake while aerial dancers scatter petals. Water explosions and lasers cutting through the mist create a tunnel of light that draws the audience into another world. Bring the whole family during Spring Festival for an unforgettable evening!