[2025 Shanghai Attraction] Travel Guide for Lafaye Art Design Center (Updated Jun)

✨ Explore the mysteries of thousands of years! Immersive archaeological experience + national treasure cultural relics exhibition As the first immersive digital exhibition in the country with the theme of Xinjiang culture, this exhibition will take you to experience the thousand-year legend of the Niya Ruins in the form of a [seven-day tour]! The Xinjiang Museum's treasure [Five Stars Rising from the East, Bringing Good Luck to China] brocade armguard is exhibited in Shanghai for the first time. Combined with VR, light and shadow interaction, and theatrical performance, it is considered the ceiling of the cultural and museum circles! 🏜️ Must-see highlights｜Make blockbusters in minutes! 1️⃣ Become an archaeologist On the first day, "Discovery Day", you will transform into an explorer and search for 6 digital exhibits of cultural relics in the light and shadow of the desert. The Gobi scene is 100% restored, and every shot you take will be a blockbuster of the Western Regions! 2️⃣360° surround screen cinema On the fifth day, "Look Back Day", I watched "Dream of the Lost Sand Sea" while lying down. The rise and fall of the Populus euphratica forest and the rise and fall of the Niya civilization were intertwined, which was so shocking that I got goose bumps! 3️⃣VR travel through the ancient city of Jingjue Day 6 "Adventure Day" Put on VR equipment, stroll through the silk market 2,000 years ago, and participate in the bonfire party! Dynamic scenes + real-life interactions, as if you were passing by the ancients~ 4️⃣Hand-weave the "Five-Star Brocade" of the Han Dynasty Experience a Han Dynasty loom in the interactive area and weave a "Five Stars Rising from the East" pattern yourself! The loom device is full of technology, and it is easy to operate but can capture the essence of intangible cultural heritage skills~ 🛍️ Cultural and creative recommendations | Bring the customs of the Western Regions home! Five-Star Brocade Series: Silk scarves and notebooks with replica arm guard patterns, so exquisite that you won’t want to use them! Xinjiang Food Blind Box: Raisins, nuts and cultural and creative packaging, learn history while eating~ Limited archaeological tool kit: mini Luoyang shovel + cultural relic restoration model, a parent-child interactive artifact! —Beautiful 📷 camera position— - In front of the "Five-Star Tapestry" interactive installation (the silhouette is beautiful when photographed with side light) - Desert projection at the entrance of the circular screen cinema (full of atmosphere) Whether you are a history fan, a technology geek or a check-in expert, you can find everything here! Hurry up and make an appointment with your friends to start a cultural journey across time and space! 🎉 ⭕️Tips ✅ Daily flow limit, it is recommended to visit the exhibition during off-peak hours on weekdays! ✅ VR equipment requires queuing, you can make an appointment first～ ✅ There is a Xinjiang specialty dining area in the exhibition area, lamb skewers and noodle cakes are must-try! 🌟 Exhibition Express｜Travel through the ancient Western Regions with one click! 📍: Shanghai ALIGHT ROOM Lafayette Culture and Art Center (323 Fuxing Middle Road, Huangpu District) 📅: From now until July 25, 2025

Many first heard of the ancient city of Niya through the popular online novel, *Ghost Blows Out the Light*. It introduced readers to a civilization that once existed but has since vanished into the mists of time. The new exhibition, "Seven Days in Niya: A Digital Exhibition of Xinjiang's Niya Ruins," invites visitors to become archaeologists and explore this legendary culture long buried in the desert through a "seven-day" journey. These "seven days" represent seven themes, unveiled across seven exhibition halls: Discovery, Restoration, Time Travel, Deciphering, Reflection, VR Experience, and Handicrafts. Each offers a glimpse into this mysterious kingdom, once one of the "Thirty-Six Kingdoms of the Western Regions." The star exhibit is undoubtedly a replica of the national treasure, the "Five Stars Rise in the East; Benefitting China" brocade armguard. Unearthed in 1995 at the Niya ruins in Minfeng County, Hotan Prefecture, Xinjiang, this Han Dynasty artifact bears eight seal script characters woven across its surface. Here's what you need to know about these eight characters: 📍 "Five Stars Rise in the East; Benefitting China" is an ancient Chinese astrological term. The five stars refer to the five planets: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. 📍 "East" refers to a specific celestial position in ancient Chinese astrology. 📍 "China" at that time referred to the Central Plains and the capital region in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River, a geographical concept. This is the earliest artifact bearing the characters "China" ever discovered in Xinjiang. 📍 The phrase "Five Stars Rise in the East; Benefitting China" is actually followed by 13 more characters: "Attack Southern Qiang, Four Barbarians Submit, Xiongnu Surrender, Infinitely Auspicious with Heaven." The complete phrase suggests that the alignment of the five stars in the east is auspicious for China, enabling the conquest of the Southern Qiang people, the submission of the four barbarian tribes, and even the surrender of the Xiongnu, all in accordance with the will of heaven. 📍 Through research on this "five-star conjunction," scientists have calculated that a rare alignment of these five planets will occur on September 9, 2040. 📍 In 2002, the "Five Stars Rise in the East; Benefitting China" brocade was included in the first batch of cultural relics prohibited from being exhibited abroad. The "Five Stars Rise in the East; Benefitting China" brocade is displayed in Hall 4. This hall also features an interactive "Five Star Loom" installation, allowing visitors to experience the fun of weaving brocade with modern technology while admiring other artifacts unearthed from the Niya ruins. "Seven Days in Niya: A Digital Exhibition of Xinjiang's Niya Ruins" Location: ALIGHT ROOM, Lafayette Art Center (323 Fuxing Middle Road) Exhibition Dates: January 25–July 25, 2025 Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–7pm (last entry 6pm) #

📍ALIGHT ROOM Lafayette Cultural and Arts Center: The "Seven Days in Niya" Digital Exhibition of the Niya Ruins is Now Open!🔥 ✅This exhibition features 100 key artifacts unearthed from the Niya ruins in Xinjiang, including the Xinjiang Museum's prized treasure, the "Five Stars Rise from the East, Benefitting China" brocade armband, a national treasure that is not allowed to leave the country.👍👍👍 ✅The exhibition layout is very innovative: 1️⃣Sand from the Xinjiang desert has been brought to the exhibition hall to simulate a desert environment, giving visitors an immersive experience. 2️⃣There is a wonderful "Queen of Niya Dance" full of exotic charm. 3️⃣The VR section takes you on an immersive virtual tour of a desert marketplace. 4️⃣A simulated archaeological excavation site allows children to experience archaeology. A great exhibition, highly recommended, perfect for families, students, and couples. ⏰Exhibition Dates: Now - Jul 25, 2025 🚗Transportation: Lafayette Cultural and Arts Center (Subway Line 10, Xintiandi Station, Exit 2)

The digital exhibition of the Niya Ruins in Xinjiang will be held in Shanghai for seven days. As the world's first immersive digital exhibition of Xinjiang culture, it will take you on a magical journey to the ancient city of Jingjue, and connect Shanghai and Xinjiang in a wonderful way. Entering the exhibition hall is like starting a "seven-day archaeological adventure" through time and space. The exhibition brings together more than 100 precious cultural relics from the Xinjiang Museum, including a replica of the "Five Stars Rise in the East, Benefiting China" brocade armband. Digital art, interactive drama, VR, and other technologies recreate the style and splendor of the ancient city of Jingjue. With the support of virtual reality, real-life interaction, and other technologies, as well as the interactive performance of the Queen of Jingjue, the entire exhibition spans several floors, and every photo you take is like a blockbuster film of the Western Regions. The perfect fusion of tradition and modernity allows you to experience the civilization of the ancient city of Jingjue, and discover the new vitality and connotation of Xinjiang's historical relics and historical documents. 🎫 Seven Days of Jingjue: Digital Exhibition of the Niya Ruins in Xinjiang 📅 Exhibition period: Now–July 25 📍 Address: ALIGHT ROOM, Lafayette Culture and Art Center, 323 Fuxing Middle Road, Huangpu District ⏰ Time: Monday to Sunday, 9:00–19:00

| Explore the Ancient Kingdom of Jingjue on a 7-Day Immersive Journey! ✨Exhibition Highlights✨: The mysterious veil of the Niya Ruins in Xinjiang will be unveiled at the "Seven Days of Jingjue" exhibition in Shanghai! This exhibition not only allows you to immerse yourself in the exploration of ancient civilizations, but also features national treasure-level exhibits making their debut, not to be missed! DAY 1: Discovery Day 🔍 Travel back in time to the "archaeological site" in an instant, with a flashlight in hand, personally explore digital artifacts, and feel the warmth of history. There are also NPCs in the desert, which is so interesting! DAY 2: Restoration Day 🛠 Use archaeological tools to try to revive the Niya civilization in the "History Restoration Box." At the same time, the exhibition of archaeological tools allows you to learn while playing and gain an in-depth understanding of the mysteries of archaeology. DAY 3: Time Travel Day 👗 Immerse yourself in the daily life of the Niya civilization, with Niya beauties, traditional dwellings, and light and shadow effects perfectly combined. Take photos and check in to capture stunning shots, making you feel as if you are in Niya a thousand years ago. DAY 4: Decoding Day 🔍 Admire the replica of the "Five Stars Rise in the East, Benefiting China" brocade armguard up close. This exquisite "Five Stars" brocade is hailed as one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in China in the 20th century. And it's great for taking photos 📷 DAY 5: Retrospective Day 🎬 The 360° panoramic theater on the terrace plays "Dreams of the Desert," telling the rise and fall of the Niya civilization. You can sit and enjoy the immersive movie-watching experience. DAY 6: Adventure Day 🚀 The perfect fusion of history and high technology, travel through the ancient city of Jingjue in VR, stroll through the streets of more than 2,000 years ago, and experience an unprecedented wonderful experience. DAY 7: Rest Day 🛍 There is a creative and cultural product area on the left side of the exhibition hall exit, allowing you to take away memories of Niya and bring this unique experience home. 📍ALIGHT ROOM•Lafayette Art Center (No. 323 Fuxing Middle Road) Exhibition Time: January 25, 2025 - July 25, 2025

On the first day of Jingjue, I crossed this sea of ​​sand...yes, I found it. The exhibition will last for seven days, and that’s how I embarked on my journey to the Jingjue Ancient City. Families, take advantage of the Spring Festival holiday to attend this time and space appointment~ ✅Discovery Day, when I transform into an archaeologist, follow the map of the Western Regions, look for those cultural relics (digital exhibits), and experience the whole process of discovering the Niya ruins together [StarEyes] ✅Restoration Day, yes, we step into the "historical restoration box", use archaeological tools, records, etc. to piece together the fragments of historical civilization, and restore the historical scene of the ancient city of Jingjue [Tiptop] ✅Travel Day, with the help of virtual reality technology, we can witness the life scenes of the Jingjue people, such as food, clothing, housing, transportation, and farming in four seasons, and feel the oasis life at that time. ✅Decryption Day, come to the digital cultural relics interactive installation exhibition hall to learn about the history of Niya Ruins civilization and experience the whole process of brocade weaving [GoodJob] ✅Looking back Day, on this day I watched "Sand Sea Dream: Niya Watch of Thousand-year-old Poplars" in the 360° surround screen theater, witnessing the rise and fall of Niya civilization. 🌟Adventure day, VR exploration, immersive experience of traveling back to the ancient city of Jingjue. ✅On weekends, you can get limited exhibition merchandise and Xinjiang Museum-specific cultural and creative products here, buy buy buy [Cute] I accidentally bought too much [Facepalm]