China's first full high frame rate LED multiplex, Huaxia Film Center, opened on Monday in Beijing, which is expected to significantly elevate the filming experience for audiences with new technologies.
Equipped with the latest LED screening technologies, alongside spatial computing, glasses-free 3D, and more, the theater provides enhanced image quality with higher brightness and richer colors.
"LED projection mode has advantages such as high brightness, high dynamic range, and high contrast, which are particularly important for displaying high-format, high-dynamic range scenes and visual effects in Spring Festival blockbusters. It provides a more immersive audiovisual experience for the audience and ensures consistent viewing quality from any position within the LED theater," said Gong Bo, head of China Research Institute of Film Science and Technology.
In addition, all eight standard LED theaters and eight VIP theaters in the multiplex have different features to fulfill different purposes. "Our mobile theater allows more kinds of activities. For example, the game 'Black Myth: Wukong' has been a hit recently, and we can play the game in this theater and interact with other gamers. For the next step, we are planning to add contents related to Beijing Central Axis culture and Chinese traditional culture," said Zhang Ning, deputy manager of the Department of Investment and Management under Huaxia Film Distribution.
China's first fully high frame rate LED multiplex opens in Beijing
A spectacular lantern show at Wenyu River Park has added to festive vibes in Beijing as the city now enters a joyous period of celebrations for both New Year's Day and the upcoming Spring Festival.
Spanning 40 hectares, the 2025 Beijing Megalights Wonderland features more than 1,000 illuminated installations across eight themed areas, offering visitors a feast for the senses and plenty of surprises around every corner.
From traditional Chinese motifs to playful characters, the dazzling display seamlessly blends cutting-edge technology with time-honored customs.
In Chinese culture, lanterns symbolize light, happiness, and the dispelling of bad luck. At this park on the city's outskirts, over 1,000 stunning lantern artworks are on display, ranging from intricate designs to towering, eye-catching structures.
Visitors are transported into a dreamlike world of divine beasts, fairylands, and traditional Chinese architecture, with each scene drawing inspiration from famous stories and myths. "I think it's really great. The atmosphere is wonderful, very suitable for a family outing," said a female visitor.
"Visiting the lantern show at the beginning of the New Year, I wish our motherland prosperity and strength," said another visitor.
The show is particularly popular with families, especially those with young children.
"We hope our child can gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture. She also really likes wearing traditional Hanfu clothing," one parent shared.
Thanks to modern technologies like holographic projection, visitors can embark on an immersive journey from ancient China to space and beyond.
The lanterns on display are handcrafted in Zigong, a city in southwest China's Sichuan Province, renowned for its lantern-making tradition -- a recognized form of intangible cultural heritage.
"These lanterns are all welded by hand. For example, this large-scale Wukong lantern has over 10,000 welding points. We can also program the light strips to achieve the effect of changing lights, making it more futuristic," said Shu Xin, project manager of Beijing Shiguang Tourism.
As the winter festivities continue, the lantern show remains a hit across the country and is set to run until March.
Lantern show illuminates Beijing with traditional, innovative elements
