Yunnan Travel – “Fantastic Tengchong” Performance in Tengchong

“Dream Tengchong” (梦幻腾冲) was launched by Tengchong Dream Tengchong Cultural Development Co., Ltd. Since its premiere on January 1, 2010, it has become the first large-scale high-quality cultural tourism attraction on the Ruili-Tengchong western Yunnan tourism route. Through artistic expression, the performance showcases the unique regional culture and historical heritage of Tengchong, making it a significant cultural tourism landmark for the area.

Performance Venue

Dream Tengchong Grand Theater, Gaoligong International Tourism Town, Huayan Road Extension, Tengchong City, Baoshan City, Yunnan Province (云南省保山市腾冲市华严路延长线高黎贡国际旅游城梦幻腾冲大剧院).

Performance Features

Chapter Content

Volcanic Hot Springs (火山热海)

This chapter showcases the spectacular scenes of volcanic eruptions and magma flows caused by the collision of Earth’s plates hundreds of millions of years ago, as well as the gentle beauty of the hot springs today, allowing the audience to experience the miraculous power of nature.

Ancient Tea-Horse Road (古道马帮)

This chapter tells the story of the ancient Southwest Silk Road, which spanned over two thousand years, and the arduous journey of the Yunnan mountain people leading their horses, reflecting the culture and resilient spirit of the caravan trade.

Eternal Sacrifice (碧血千秋)

Focusing on Tengchong’s role as the main battlefield in the China-India-Myanmar theater during World War II, this chapter recreates the scenes of the Chinese Expeditionary Force and other anti-Japanese heroes fighting valiantly, highlighting their noble spirit.

Heshun Homeland (和顺家园)

This chapter presents the ancient villages, alleys, and archways of Heshun Town, showcasing traditional crafts such as handmade papermaking and woodblock printing, as well as the cultural atmosphere of farming and scholarly traditions.

Silk Road Light (丝路之光)

Depicting Tengchong as a cultural crossroads of Asia and a frontier where Eastern and Western cultures collide, this chapter showcases its new role in the “Belt and Road” initiative and its open attitude.

Stage Presentation

The performance uses cutting-edge sound, lighting, and electronic technologies to create a stunning stage effect, providing the audience with an immersive audio-visual experience.

Performance Team

Composed of professional actors, the team vividly portrays the diligence, bravery, kindness, and simplicity of the Tengchong people through exquisite dance, acrobatics, and other performance forms.

Awards

  • National Stage Art Excellence Project (2011-2012)
  • First Batch of Provincial Cultural Industry Bases (September 2011)
  • Gold Award at the 11th Yunnan New Drama Festival (June 2011)
  • Outstanding Contribution Award for Cultural Industry Development during the 11th Five-Year Plan in Baoshan City (July 2011)

Ticket Information

  • VIP Ticket: 488 RMB
  • Class A Ticket: 288 RMB
  • Class B Ticket: 198 RMB

Performance Time

Every evening at 19:30 (specific performance times are subject to the daily announcement).

Purchasing Methods

Online Purchasing

  • OTA Platforms: Tickets can be purchased through platforms such as Douyin (抖音), Ctrip (携程), Tongcheng (同程), Qunar (去哪儿网), and Meituan (美团). For example, on Meituan, tickets must be purchased by 17:00 on the day of the performance. After successful payment, customer service will call to inform you of the showtime.
  • Ticketing Websites: Tickets can be booked through professional ticketing websites such as Dahepiao (大河票务网). Website: Dahepiao.
  • WeChat Official Account: Follow the official WeChat accounts of related companies such as Overseas Chinese Town Yunnan Company (华侨城云南公司) for possible ticket purchase links or guides.

Offline Purchasing

  • On-site Purchasing: Tickets can be purchased directly at the Dream Tengchong Grand Theater box office in Tengchong Gaoligong International Tourism Town. The box office is generally open from 9:00 to 19:00 on the day of the performance, with entry stopping at 19:00.
  • Travel Agency Purchasing: Tickets for “Dream Tengchong” can also be purchased at some local travel agency outlets.

The Relationship Between “Dream Tengchong” and Yunnan Tourism

The Role of “Dream Tengchong” in Yunnan Tourism

Enriching Tourism Product Supply

The performance adds a unique cultural and artistic product to Yunnan’s tourism offerings, allowing visitors to gain a deeper understanding of local culture through artistic performances while enjoying natural landscapes, thereby enhancing the cultural connotation and interest of tourism.

Enhancing Tourism Brand Image

As a new cultural image, promotional window, and tourism brand for Tengchong, the performance helps to elevate the visibility and reputation of Tengchong and Yunnan in both domestic and international tourism markets, attracting more visitors.

Driving Tourism Consumption Growth

The ongoing performances attract a large number of tourists, boosting the development of related industries such as dining, accommodation, transportation, and shopping, and promoting tourism consumption, contributing to local economic growth. According to reports, during the 2024 Spring Festival, “Dream Tengchong” saw a 329% increase in visitor numbers compared to the 2023 Spring Festival, with a 300% increase in revenue.

Promoting Cultural Heritage and Exchange

By presenting Tengchong’s historical culture and folk customs in an artistic form, the performance helps to protect and pass down local traditional culture, while also facilitating cultural exchange and integration between different regions.

The Significance of Yunnan Tourism for “Dream Tengchong”

Providing Market Foundation

Yunnan’s rich tourism resources and large tourist flow provide a broad market space and stable customer base for the “Dream Tengchong” performance. The influx of tourists to Yunnan, especially Tengchong, creates demand for the performance.

Assisting Brand Promotion

The overall brand influence of Yunnan tourism aids in the brand dissemination of “Dream Tengchong.” Tourists’ experiences in Yunnan and their interest in Yunnan culture extend to their attention and anticipation of the “Dream Tengchong” performance, thereby promoting the development of the performance brand.

Promoting Performance Development

The continuous development and changes in Yunnan’s tourism market pose higher demands and challenges for cultural and artistic products, encouraging “Dream Tengchong” to innovate and improve continuously to meet the needs of the tourism market and maintain its competitiveness.

We hope the “Dream Tengchong” performance will add more enriching entertainment activities to your itinerary.