Hebei Handan "Zhao Capital Royal Banquet" Immersive Palace Banquet Experience (Zhao State Historical and Cultural Experience + Royal Cuisine + Ancient Royal Song and Dance Performance + Large-Scale Banquet Scene of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States
149 Zhonghua North Street
- Ancient Charm Scene Restoration: Replicates large-scale banquet scenes from the Warring States period, showcasing the ancient Zhao style from architecture to utensils.
- Cultural Performance Extravaganza: Programs are arranged based on Handan idioms, etc., to演绎 legendary stories of ancient Zhao.
- Signature Dishes and Delicacies: Dishes follow the rhythm of the banquet etiquette, echoing the programs, and integrating traditional and innovative flavors.
- Immersive Experience: Five levels of banquet etiquette are integrated, combining viewing, performance and dining, for an immersive appreciation of Zhao capital culture.
- Diverse Cultural Integration: The charm of the ancient capital of Zhao is deeply integrated with intangible cultural heritage, creating an "宴食礼乐" (Banquet, Food, Ritual, and Music) experience.
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What to expect
- Zhao Du Li Yan is Handan's first theater-style restaurant with the theme of Zhao State, bringing customers a unique experience integrating "banquet, food, etiquette, and music." With the immersive Warring States culture theme meal show as the core, it deeply integrates the ancient capital style of Zhao State with intangible cultural heritage. Dance poems and audio-visual poems such as "Ode to Zhao Capital," "Nüwa Mending the Sky," "Handan Walk," "Returning the Jade Intact to Zhao," and "Generals Reconciling" are performed in rotation.
- The actors are dressed in carefully designed and exquisite costumes. Through professional performances, they either show the magnificent and broad disputes of the Warring States period or softly chant the graceful and gentle feelings of ancient rhymes. Under the stage, staff dressed in Warring States robes shuttle among the guests, interacting with them from time to time, making guests feel as if they have traveled back to the Zhao State Handan Royal City during the Warring States period.
- The first-floor hall is located on the south side of Congtai Park on Zhonghua Street. Stepping into it is like walking through a millennium-old time corridor. Taking Handan's historical heritage as its soul, it integrates the elegant charm of the Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties to create a flowing historical picture. There is a Warring States Robe Museum, displaying over a hundred Spring and Autumn and Warring States costumes, as well as elements such as chimes, seven tripods, and bronze warhorses; there is also a cultural wall engraved with 538 Handan idioms and allusions for visitors to check in. The mezzanine on the north side of the hall has a customer-exclusive makeup room, with doors, windows, tables, chairs, murals, and other elements incorporating Chinese aesthetic elements. The 25 seats allow customers to change into Warring States robes and immerse themselves in the charm of the ancient city.
- The second-floor theater highly restores the grand etiquette banquet scenes of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. From the architectural style to the wine vessels, it fully demonstrates the ancient Zhao style. The stage design is exquisite, and with the cooperation of lighting effects, it creates an immersive atmosphere.
- The banquet menu follows the etiquette rules of banquets in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, and the dishes are cleverly matched with the programs. For example, "Returning the Jade Intact to Zhao" is paired with amber-stewed jade rings made in the shape of He's jade; "Combining Strength and Softness" corresponds to coconut milk jelly in the shape of Tai Chi Bagua. Some of the dishes are inspired by Zhao State court cuisine, and after modern culinary improvements and innovations, fresh seasonal ingredients are selected, with attention paid to nutrition and taste. The menu is designed in the style of ancient scrolls, which is quite ancient.
- The five-layered banquet etiquette based on the banquet etiquette of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period runs through the entire process, from welcoming guests with ancient etiquette to showcasing the elegance of Zhao State with singing and dancing, and then to interactive intangible cultural heritage experiences during the banquet, breaking through the traditional viewing mode. Here, you can embrace history closely, let your taste buds revel in delicacies, and let your soul be nourished and rested in ancient rhymes.
The banquet menu adheres to the rhythms of the "Xiang Li" etiquette, drawing inspiration from the culinary arts of the Zhao Kingdom's imperial court, and artfully pairing dishes with performances. Each dish is more than just food; it is a flavorful embodi
The restaurant meticulously recreates grand banquet scenes from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, with antique decor and traditional wine vessels adorning the hall.
Zhao Du Royal Banquet is Handan's first theater-style restaurant with a Zhao Kingdom theme, creating a unique "Banquet, Food, Ritual, Music" integrated experience.
A core immersive dining experience with a Warring States theme, deeply integrating the charm of Zhao's ancient capital and intangible cultural heritage.
Dance poems and musical dance poems such as "Ode to Zhao Capital," "Nüwa Patches the Sky," "The Handan Walk," "Returning the Jade Intact," and "The Reconciliation of a General and a Minister" are performed in rotation.
Dressed in magnificent costumes, the actors reenact the conflicts of the Warring States period or ancient romantic tales, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the charm of the Warring States culture and witness historical figures such as King Zhao Wul
Inspired by the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods' banquet rituals, a five-tiered banquet ritual is presented throughout, from ancient ceremonies welcoming guests to song and dance showcasing the splendor of Zhao State, and finally, intangible
A passionate melody resonates as "The Song of the Prince of Lan Ling" evokes heroism through light and shadow. With each move, the legend behind the mask slowly unfolds.
Guests seated around the stage savor culinary delights that blend ancient charm with ingenuity, immersing themselves in a feast that intertwines sight, sound, and taste.
Elaborately choreographed historical stories are performed, and stepping into the Zhao Capital Banquet is like stepping into a corridor of time, traveling back to the prosperous scene of the ancient Zhao Kingdom.
Here, the splendor of the ancient Zhao Kingdom is magnificently recreated, recounting stories sealed for millennia, allowing you to immerse yourself completely in this stunning audio-visual feast.
Limbs like agile musical notes, dancing in the melody of history, seem to be performing the vicissitudes, rise and fall of the Zhao State.
Here, the legendary resilience of "Returning the Jade Intact" and the magnanimity of the reconciliation between General and Prime Minister are no longer mere words on yellowed scrolls, but transformed into vivid and tangible scenes.
Here, you can almost hear the echoes of history and witness the prosperity of the ancient Zhao.
Zhao Du Banquet uses cuisine as an introduction and song and dance as a medium, taking you on a journey through time to experience the brilliant splendor of the ancient Zhao Kingdom and savor the long-lasting charm of thousands of years of history.
Zhao Du · Li Yan cordially invites you to step into this elegant, ancient setting and partake in a Zhao State banquet that transcends a millennium. Here, you can appreciate the legend of "Returning the Jade Intact," feel the magnanimity of "Generals Unite
Internal Scene of Zhao Du · Li Yan
The menu is designed in the style of an ancient scroll, giving it a classic charm.
Zhao Du · Li Yan seating chart, from the outside in, shows the outer circle seats, middle circle seats, and inner circle seats.
Good to know
- 【Address】No. 149, North Zhonghua Street, Congtai District, Handan City, Hebei Province (Zhao Du · Li Yan)
- 【Lunch Banquet Time】12:00-13:30 (Subject to the actual start time)
- 【Dinner Banquet Time】18:30-20:30 (Subject to the actual start time)
- 【Special Note】To ensure your immersive experience, it is recommended that you arrive approximately 30 minutes in advance
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