Shenzhen is nicknamed Pengcheng, the "City of the Roc." This show tells the story behind that name. Over seven acts and about two hours, you follow a descendant of the Wen family, one of the region's old clans, as they search for their roots. The journey crosses centuries of Shenzhen history, staged around your table while you dine.

The Story

The tale draws on two sources. One is Dapeng Fortress, the coastal stronghold that guarded this shore for centuries. The other is the ancient myth of the Kun, a giant fish that transforms into the Peng, a mythical bird of enormous size. From there, the show traces the city's past:

The origin of the name Pengcheng
The ancient mountains and sea
The coastal defenses that shaped the region
Life alongside the fishing communities
Trade along the Maritime Silk Road
The living heritage that remains today

The circular 360° performance hall has a domed projection screen overhead and professional stage lighting. Song and dance, theatrical scenes, and the traditional Lingnan lion dance, a recognized intangible cultural heritage, play out around you. Characters interact with guests throughout, drawing you into the story.

Each of the seven acts comes with its own course, so the meal follows the story from start to finish.

Birthday Perk: Free Ancient Costume
Celebrating in your birthday month? Dress the part for free. To reserve your costume, reply to your booking confirmation email. Then bring your passport or ID showing your date of birth to check-in.

If you're taking the free costume, arrive 1–2 hours before the show for dressing and styling.

The menu varies by season. The dishes below are for reference only. The full menu will be send to your email, please reply if any food restriction.

Sample Menu
The menu changes seasonally. Final dishes are set by the venue on your visit date.

Welcome Tea: Fortune Ingot Tea, served by performers in court dress
Palace Pastries: Trio of Royal Pastries, Welcome Fruit Platter
Cold Appetizers: Trio of Imperial Cold Dishes
Imperial Banquet:
Phoenix Singing in Shanghai
Buddha Jumps Over the Wall in Golden Broth
Radiant Roasted Prawns
High Tang Imperial Beef
Fresh Fish Delicacy on a Golden Platter
Braised Pork Belly with Black Truffle
To Finish: Traditional Jiangnan Delicacies

Booking & Cancellation

Book at least 12 hours in advance.

Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before the booked experience and the voucher has not been redeemed.

Meeting Point

33 Wenxin 5th Rd, 后海 Nanshan, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China, 518064

Opening Hours

Daily 19:00-21:00