Address: No. 999 Jinbi Zheng Street, Ciqikou Subdistrict, Shapingba District, Chongqing
We recommend arriving at the theater 30 minutes before the show starts for admission preparation.
On the day of visit, please scan the QR code/barcode/voucher code/e-ticket to enter; foreign travelers require ticket redemption with a passport for entry.
Due to possible dynamic adjustments to performance time slots, to protect your viewing rights, please be sure to contact customer support to inquire and confirm the specific available time slots for the day before booking
A red epic transcending time and space, immersing you in the heroic years
This performance is primarily conducted in Chinese with no real-time English interpretation. To facilitate understanding for foreign guests, the theater offers English translation device rental services (additional deposit/fee required, subject to on-site conditions). Please inquire with staff upon entry if needed. Please confirm your language requirements before placing a booking.
When the evening breeze of the Jialing River brushes against the stone steps of the mountain city, and the lights of the Liberation Monument illuminate the dust of history, a dialogue across time and space spanning more than 70 years is being staged in a stunning performance at the Chongqing 1949 Grand Theater! Set against the backdrop of the eve of Chongqing's liberation in 1949, "Chongqing 1949" uses immersive stage technology, grand narrative techniques, and profound artistic expression to recount those years intertwined with blood and fire.
Here, there are no distant history textbooks, only heroic stories within reach — you will see revolutionaries upholding their faith behind the iron bars of Zhazidong, hear unyielding songs echoing within the walls of Baigongguan, and feel the fervent hope for light among the people of the mountain city on the eve of liberation. The 360-degree rotating stage breaks the boundaries of time and space, immersing you in the streets and alleys of Chongqing in 1949, standing shoulder to shoulder with revolutionary martyrs to witness the pivotal moment of historical transformation.
The actors stand atop the cage or inside it, with lighting creating a tense atmosphere. This recreates the scene of revolutionary martyrs being imprisoned, highlighting their unyielding spirit despite confinement.
The scenery of stilt houses and alleys in old Chongqing style is clearly visible, with actors moving about within.
A three-dimensional scene with architecture and staircases, where lights interplay between brightness and shadow. Performers act on stages at different levels, with multi-dimensional spatial design that breaks the limitations of traditional stages, enriching the visual layers
Every scene replicates authentic historical details, and every melody carries profound patriotic sentiments. Whether it is the impassioned scenes of resistance or the tender longing for home and country, they will strike deep into your heart through the actors' sincere performances. This is not just an audiovisual feast, but also a profound spiritual baptism.
The unwavering glint in the actors' eyes and the indomitable strength conveyed through their body language vividly portray the revolutionaries' fearlessness and the people's hopes, moving every audience member deeply.
The overall scene mimics the mountainous terrain of Chongqing, embodying the characteristics of the mountain city. The actors' interactive performances vividly recreate the lives and struggles of Chongqing's people at that time, brimming with vitality and a profound sense of history
If you want to touch the revolutionary roots of Chongqing and feel the warmth of history through immersive experience, then Chongqing 1949 is a must-see! Let us step into the theater and relive those magnificent years amidst the interplay of light and shadow, paying tribute to the heroic spirit that never fades!
Chongqing 1949 Grand Theater Chongqing 1949 seat map
Only VIP and distinguished guests' stages can rotate 360° along the dotted line