Lijiang Impressions Show
Yunnan · China
After lunch, you will watch the largest outdoor scene “Lijiang Impressions” directed by famous movie director Zhang Yimou(70 minutes). During the show, you will also see the beautiful Jade Dragon Snow Mountain”as the real acting background scene. This amazing show makes you feel so close to the life of both nature and the reality.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Lijiang Impressions Show
Welcome to the Lijiang Impressions theater, a venue unlike any other in the world. We are standing at an altitude of approximately 3,100 meters (or 10,500 feet) above sea level, in the Ganhaizi Meadow, situated at the very base…
Listen in the app2The Red Zig-Zag Stage and Architectural Scale
The stage of Lijiang Impressions is a marvel of landscape integration. It is a massive, red, zig-zagging ramp that rises directly toward the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. …
Listen in the app3The Horse Tea Road: A History in Motion
One of the most stirring segments of the show is the 'Ancient Horse Tea Road.' This segment pays homage to the legendary trade route that linked Yunnan with Tibet and Southeast Asia for over a thousand years. As the drums beat…
Listen in the app4The Naxi People: Living Heritage on Stage
At the heart of Lijiang Impressions are the performers themselves, members of the local ethnic minorities, particularly the Naxi. As a scholar of culture, you will notice the distinctiveness of their traditional attire: the…
Listen in the app5Rituals of Worship: Connecting with the Divine
The segment titled 'Worship Heaven' is perhaps the most spiritual part of the entire performance. The Naxi people have a deep-seated belief in the sanctity of nature, and the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is seen as the embodiment of…
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Energy reaches a fever pitch during the 'Drum Dance' segment. In Naxi culture, the drum is more than just a musical instrument; it is a sacred object used to communicate with the spirits and to energize the community. …
Listen in the app7Choreography and the Vision of Zhang Yimou
To understand Lijiang Impressions, one must look at the directorial hand of Zhang Yimou. Known for his use of color and mass synchronization, Zhang has created a show that is a 'visual poem' about the human condition in the face…
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As the final echoes of the drums fade and the performers take their final bows against the backdrop of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, one cannot help but feel a sense of profound connection. We have witnessed more than a show; we…
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What is Lijiang Impressions Show?
Lijiang Impressions Show is a place in Yunnan · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Yunnan · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 27.0972, 100.2578 |
| Last updated |