Nanjing Poetry Banquet: An Immersive Royal Court Feast Experience

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Poetry Banquet
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  • Authentic ancient ambiance, the poetry banquet venue is decorated according to the ancient imperial banquet layout, with vermilion corridors, carved wooden windows, and high-hanging palace lanterns, creating a solemn and elegant atmosphere.
  • Unique poetry-themed cuisine, each dish is cleverly related to Nanjing poetry, allowing guests to savor the flavor of poetry while enjoying the delicious food.
  • Classical service experience, waitresses dressed in traditional costumes, with elegant demeanor, pour wine and serve dishes for the guests, providing a highly ritualistic dining service.
  • Diverse cultural performances, including various forms such as musical instrument performances, dance, and recitation, comprehensively showcasing Nanjing's poetry, music, and dance culture.
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Imperial Feast Lunch (excluding makeup and hairstyling)

Royal Feast Dinner (Excluding Makeup & Styling)

Makeover Experience (Food not included)

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Rp 292,954

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What to expect

An Immersive, Classical Extravaganza Begins! Nanjing Poetry Banquet: Inviting You to a Feast for the Senses and the Soul

The Poetry Banquet features poetry, songs, and dances. Each dish represents a work from the Classic of Poetry, Songs of Chu, Tang poetry, Song poetry, Yuan opera, and Ming-Qing novels. Adapted from poetic works and integrated with modern dance, it presents traditional Chinese culture, humanities, history, and art with distinctive features and a novel yet traditional theme.

Upon entering, holographic projections unfold a panorama of “Six Dynasties landscapes,” instantly setting the mood with captivating performances. A pipa player sits gracefully amidst the light and shadow, her fingers flowing with elegant melodies. A poetry reciter, dressed in ancient costume, seamlessly intertwines with the music, while the lighting changes with the rhythm, as if visualizing the grand scenes of ancient Jinling. Furthermore, immersive performances unfold in succession, with actors recreating scenes of Six Dynasties market life and imperial gatherings, allowing you to deeply immerse yourself in the culture of the ancient capital through sight and sound, laying an elegant foundation for the dining experience.

Each dish and each drink is a perfect fusion of poetry and food, with its own unique flavor. At the table of the Nanjing Poetry Banquet, you will not only taste the rich flavors of Jinling cuisine, but also understand Nanjing through the poetry in the food, allowing taste to become a bridge connecting history and the present.

Guests can change into exquisite Hanfu clothing and have professional makeup artists create classical hairstyles, integrating themselves into the ancient atmosphere from clothing to appearance. This is more than just a food banquet; it is also a place for cultural inheritance.

The presentation and taste of the dishes are both excellent. Tasting them is a treat for the taste buds, and you can feel the freshness of the ingredients and the care in the cooking.
The presentation and taste of the dishes are both excellent. Tasting them is a treat for the taste buds, and you can feel the freshness of the ingredients and the care in the cooking.
Nanjing Poetry Banquet (Immersive Historical Setting + Ancient Style Poetry and Music Performance + Poetry Recitation Accompanied Banquet + Seasonal Fresh Ingredients Artfully Prepared + Optional Ancient Costume Experience)
Dancers in brightly colored costumes perform on stage, their movements graceful and expressive, complemented by ancient-style stage scenery, showcasing artistic charm.
The food and service further enhance the "time-traveling" experience.
The food and service further enhance the "time-traveling" experience.
Gastronomy is a delightful surprise to the taste buds, while the serving maids provide a visual feast, immersing you in an ancient Jinling culinary experience.
Gastronomy is a delightful surprise to the taste buds, while the serving maids provide a visual feast, immersing you in an ancient Jinling culinary experience.
Nanjing Poetry Banquet (Immersive Historical Setting + Ancient Style Poetry and Music Performance + Poetry Recitation Accompanied Banquet + Seasonal Fresh Ingredients Artfully Prepared + Optional Ancient Costume Experience)
On a stage adorned with the bright moon, mountains, water, and peach blossoms, the actors create a romantic and beautiful artistic conception of the Tang Dynasty, seemingly allowing people to feel the customs and charm of that time.
Nanjing Poetry Banquet (Immersive Historical Setting + Ancient Style Poetry and Music Performance + Poetry Recitation Accompanied Banquet + Seasonal Fresh Ingredients Artfully Prepared + Optional Ancient Costume Experience)
Dancers moved gracefully on the brightly lit stage, their costumes vibrant and their movements light.
Nanjing Poetry Banquet (Immersive Historical Setting + Ancient Style Poetry and Music Performance + Poetry Recitation Accompanied Banquet + Seasonal Fresh Ingredients Artfully Prepared + Optional Ancient Costume Experience)
The stage uses blue tones to create a dreamlike atmosphere. The dancers wear flowing costumes, move props in their hands, and perform elegant movements.
Nanjing Poetry Banquet (Immersive Historical Setting + Ancient Style Poetry and Music Performance + Poetry Recitation Accompanied Banquet + Seasonal Fresh Ingredients Artfully Prepared + Optional Ancient Costume Experience)
They seem to be telling a romantic love story from the Tang Dynasty, with a beautiful and moving atmosphere that captivates the audience.
Nanjing Poetry Banquet (Immersive Historical Setting + Ancient Style Poetry and Music Performance + Poetry Recitation Accompanied Banquet + Seasonal Fresh Ingredients Artfully Prepared + Optional Ancient Costume Experience)
Classical dance performance featuring dancers in flowing Hanfu costumes performing on stage, creating an immersive Chinese cultural experience and showcasing the charm of traditional culture.
Nanjing Poetry Banquet (Immersive Historical Setting + Ancient Style Poetry and Music Performance + Poetry Recitation Accompanied Banquet + Seasonal Fresh Ingredients Artfully Prepared + Optional Ancient Costume Experience)
Performers in white, ancient-style robes are deeply immersed in their roles, surrounded by other dancers, as if transporting the audience back to ancient times.
Nanjing Poetry Banquet (Immersive Historical Setting + Ancient Style Poetry and Music Performance + Poetry Recitation Accompanied Banquet + Seasonal Fresh Ingredients Artfully Prepared + Optional Ancient Costume Experience)
Dancers in brightly colored costumes, twirling long silks, move with agility and grace against a backdrop of lights.
Nanjing Poetry Banquet (Immersive Historical Setting + Ancient Style Poetry and Music Performance + Poetry Recitation Accompanied Banquet + Seasonal Fresh Ingredients Artfully Prepared + Optional Ancient Costume Experience)
The performers come together to enact a grand Tang Dynasty cultural panorama, conveying the vibrancy and prosperity of the Tang Dynasty.
Nanjing Poetry Banquet (Immersive Historical Setting + Ancient Style Poetry and Music Performance + Poetry Recitation Accompanied Banquet + Seasonal Fresh Ingredients Artfully Prepared + Optional Ancient Costume Experience)
The interior scene is full of Chinese classical charm, creating an elegant and ritualistic atmosphere.
Nanjing Poetry Banquet (Immersive Historical Setting + Ancient Style Poetry and Music Performance + Poetry Recitation Accompanied Banquet + Seasonal Fresh Ingredients Artfully Prepared + Optional Ancient Costume Experience)
Ancient style makeup photo: The subjects are dressed in colorful and exquisitely designed traditional costumes, adorned with delicate headdresses, and their makeup showcases classic femininity.
Nanjing Poetry Banquet (Immersive Historical Setting + Ancient Style Poetry and Music Performance + Poetry Recitation Accompanied Banquet + Seasonal Fresh Ingredients Artfully Prepared + Optional Ancient Costume Experience)
Nanjing Poetry Banquet (Immersive Historical Setting + Ancient Style Poetry and Music Performance + Poetry Recitation Accompanied Banquet + Seasonal Fresh Ingredients Artfully Prepared + Optional Ancient Costume Experience)
Nanjing Poetry Banquet (Immersive Historical Setting + Ancient Style Poetry and Music Performance + Poetry Recitation Accompanied Banquet + Seasonal Fresh Ingredients Artfully Prepared + Optional Ancient Costume Experience)
Poetry banquet seating chart: pink indicates VIP seating, and yellow indicates general seating.
Nanjing Poetry Banquet (Immersive Historical Setting + Ancient Style Poetry and Music Performance + Poetry Recitation Accompanied Banquet + Seasonal Fresh Ingredients Artfully Prepared + Optional Ancient Costume Experience)
Store photos, address: No. 88, Longpan Road, Suojincun Street, Xuanwu District, Nanjing City, next to The Villa NanJing.

Reviews

Review for: Makeover Experience (Food not included)

I had a great experience with the immersive dinner and dance show. Lucy, who helped me to book this particular show, was super helpful. She knew I didn't know Mandarin, so she still managed to communicate with me very effectively and made sure that I reached the venue in time, and it was really going out of the way. The entire experience, from booking to interacting with the tour operators, to going there, getting ready in comfort, and the entire show was really mesmerizing. I felt very welcome, and even though I did not speak the language, the entire experience was seamless. I highly recommend it, and a special thanks to Lucy for making it so.

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