Linyi: A city of endless stagecraft

As the 26th Shandong Province Sports Games ignite passion across Linyi, Shandong, the city is also weaving a sprawling tapestry of performing arts. From ancient city splendor and revolutionary epics to waterfront light shows, Linyi invites visitors to explore a city full of fascinating stories.

Langya Ancient City serves as a core hub for immersive theater, and offers a rich repertoire of over 100 performances, allowing visitors to tour bustling marketplaces and watch grand live-action shows that bring the Han (206 BC-AD 220) and Jin (265-420) dynasties to life.

Along the Suhe and Yihe rivers, an array of nighttime spectacles awaits. The Denghuo Lanshan tourist area hosts continuous street performances, folk opera, and musical showcases, while drone light shows paint romantic scenes across the night sky, dazzling audiences with their visual splendor.

At the birthplace of the iconic Yimeng Mountain Minor, visitors can immerse themselves in revolutionary history. Guests step into the roles of cadets and frontline supporters during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45), pushing vintage wheelbarrows to deliver military supplies while experiencing traditional crafts such as iron-forging and stone-mill grinding.

This autumn, the immersive night tour Dream of Wang Xizhi transforms the calligraphy sage's former residence into a vibrant stage. Twelve live performances bring classic episodes to life, blending music, dance, and historical anecdotes in a 75-minute journey through the Wei and Jin dynasties (220-420). Through lights, ancient architecture, and interactive experiences, visitors are transported into the elegant world of the legendary calligrapher.

The Langya Ancient City in Linyi, Shandong, is a core hub for immersive theater, hosting over 100 live performances regularly. [Photo/Qilu Yidian]

Drone light shows illuminate the night skies above the Denghuo Lanshan tourist area, creating a visual feast. [Photo/Dazhong News]

Immersive performances allow visitors to experience revolutionary history of Linyi. [Photo/WeChat account: gh_8f8a0c868a3f]

Editor：韩蒙蒙