Shanghai Shenggong Banquet | Immersive experience of the Qin Dynasty court banquet a thousand years ago
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Grand Palace Banquet
- Based on historical classics, the event venue is transformed into a magnificent palace courtyard. Vermilion palace gates, golden eaves, and carved corridor pillars stand in abundance, complemented by palace lantern corridors, flowing water, and layered screens, with cloud-patterned carpets on the ground and thin纱帷幔 suspended in the air, creating an immersive experience of "one step, one scene, every step is stunning." At the same time, holographic projection technology is used to project dynamic images such as auspicious dragons and phoenixes, and霓裳羽衣 on the palace walls, allowing guests to feel as if they have traveled back to the millennium palace, experiencing the luxury and solemnity of a royal banquet.
- Carefully choreographed special performances take food as the medium, art as the carrier of emotion, and the prosperity of past dynasties as the background, reproducing elegant banquet scenes from the aspects of banquet, food, etiquette, and music, opening a cultural feast that travels through thousands of years. Dancers dressed in gorgeous and elegant traditional costumes, with graceful figures, are accompanied by dynamic lighting and classical music, showcasing oriental aesthetics to the fullest; there are also live ensembles of traditional musical instruments such as Guqin, Pipa, and Konghou, as well as palace magic and acrobatics performances, fully satisfying guests' audio-visual enjoyment.
- Savor the fragrance of Daqin Shucha tea, and sip the mellowness of Qinchuan spring wine, starting a pleasant palace gourmet journey in the fragrance of tea and wine; exquisite Qin palace pastries and special palace cold dishes inherit ancient production techniques, with a rich and diverse taste, bringing multiple enjoyment to the taste buds; the main course is reasonably matched, with both traditional flavors and innovative dishes; the staple food is unique, and the dessert is delicate and refreshing, satisfying different taste needs, and bringing a perfect end to the entire feast. From appetizer to ending, every bite contains the delicacy and sophistication of palace cuisine, bringing a full range of taste enjoyment.
- A selection of hundreds of replica palace costumes, from solemn and elegant朝服 to流光溢彩 banquet attire, matched with凤冠霞帔, pearl步摇 and other accessories, with a specially invited professional styling team to provide makeup and hair design, helping you transform into emperors, generals, concubines and beauties in seconds, fully restoring the demeanor of palace characters, and capturing the beauty of classicism.
What to expect
- A grand palace banquet embodies half of Chinese etiquette; culinary traditions passed down through millennia, a banquet igniting a new national trend.
- The restaurant is themed around the ancient imperial court, with decor and furnishings designed in a classic style, creating a rich historical atmosphere. The interior is exquisitely decorated in various styles, such as the Qin Dynasty style, reflecting Qin culture from the lighting to the decorative details, allowing customers to feel as if they have traveled back to the ancient imperial court.
- As the first "traditional culture" performance restaurant in Songjiang District, Shanghai, Sheng Gong Yan deeply integrates ancient culture, performance arts, and imperial banquets, bringing diners a unique and immersive experience. From the moment you step into the restaurant, you will find yourself in a cultural space filled with royal ambiance.
- Sheng Gong Yan takes "culinary etiquette" culture as its core, using rich performance forms such as ancient musical instrument performances, traditional operas, classical dance, dramas, musicals, and operas, allowing you to deeply experience the charm of traditional culture while enjoying the delicacies. From the welcoming rituals to the serving ceremonies, it's as if you are traveling through time and space, placing yourself in an ancient royal banquet.
- Sheng Gong Yan takes the prosperous eras of past dynasties as its background, reproducing elegant banquet scenes from aspects such as banquets, food, etiquette, and music. We innovate the presentation of dishes, shifting diners' focus from simple dining to an in-depth experience of Chinese traditional culture. Each dish is an epitome of history, and each banquet is a cultural journey.
- Sheng Gong Yan is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a living museum of Chinese traditional culture. We take "food" as the carrier, innovatively integrating court etiquette, intangible cultural heritage performances, and contemporary dining experiences, reshaping for urbanites "a touchable history, a palatable culture." This 90-minute dining experience is a double feast of sight and taste.
Exquisite culinary delights and captivating performances complement each other, with each dish meticulously crafted to let you appreciate the wonderful blend of tradition and innovation.
Sheng Gong Yan—As the first immersive imperial court culture experience restaurant in Songjiang District, it uses food as a medium and art to convey emotions, opening a cultural feast that travels through thousands of years.
Beauties gracefully move with delicate steps, elegantly preparing and serving tea, with every gesture displaying courtly etiquette.
From the moment you step into the restaurant, you will be immersed in a cultural space filled with royal ambiance.
Centered around the "Dietary Ritual" culture, audiences can deeply experience the charm of traditional culture while enjoying gourmet food, through diverse performance styles such as ancient musical instrument performances, traditional opera, classical da
A banquet at Sheng Palace: Half the ceremony of China.
The Grand Palace Banquet draws inspiration from the prosperous eras of dynasties throughout history, recreating elegant banquet scenes through elements such as banquets, cuisine, etiquette, and music.
As you dine, a spectacular performance unfolds on stage. Dressed in traditional costumes, the actors vividly portray historical tales.
The stage design, sound, and actors' professionalism are top-notch. The perfect fusion of lighting and music creates an immersive atmosphere.
The actors deliver powerful performances, vividly recreating the passion and heroism of historical times.
Listen to the melody of time, as lilting tunes echo through an antique space, complementing the surrounding palatial scenery.
Stepping into Sheng Gong Yan feels like entering a mystical corridor of time, where soft lighting paints a hazy, antique atmosphere.
The melodious music seems to drift from the depths of time, filling every inch of the air with the fragrance of Eastern elegance.
Every scene and object bears the mark of time, waiting for you to unlock a new experience of ancient charm and embark on a unique journey to explore the Eastern imperial court.
Grand Palace Banquet interior scenes
Indulge in regal treatment at every moment, immersing yourself in the opulence and refinement of an ancient imperial court.
Sheng Palace Imperial Costume Dress-Up Experience
Shanggong Feast welcomes you to join the banquet in ancient costume and embark on a millennium-spanning feast.
Good to know
- Address: Shenggong Banquet – 1499 Meijiabang Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai (Formerly Jiangnan Popo Restaurant)
- Opening Hours: Lunch – 11:00-14:00; Dinner – 17:00-21:00
- Redemption Voucher: Please present your personal identification (e.g., passport)
- Customers who have booked a makeup and styling experience should arrive approximately one hour in advance for makeup and styling, which will be arranged on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Given that the meal is accompanied by ritual music, infants and young children are not permitted to enter the banquet to avoid disturbing their rest and causing discomfort.
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