The "Lady Xin Zhui's Banquet" Mawangdui VR Immersive Interactive Exhibition officially opened at the Hunan Provincial Museum during the recent May Day holiday. A grand banquet is about to commence in the Daihou Mansion of the ancient Changsha Kingdom from over two millennia ago, awaiting guests from all directions. Since its opening, the exhibition has garnered widespread acclaim for its immersive narrative experience, high-fidelity scene reconstruction, and multi-branching storyline design, with many sessions fully booked. One visitor remarked, "The VR experience provided a deep dive into ancient scenes and historical knowledge." Another expressed, "It felt like truly becoming Li Xi; the moment the 'Coming-of-Age' score maxed out was incredibly rewarding." Here, we outline the "Three Major Highlights of the Banquet" for those yet to visit.
**Highlight One: Immersion** Step into the role of Li Xi, heir to the Daihou Mansion, and experience a day in the life of the young lord. Upon entering the exhibition hall, the noise of the modern world fades away, replaced by ancient ambiance and Han Dynasty elegance. Donning VR glasses, you transition from observer to protagonist—Li Xi, son of Lady Xin Zhui and heir to Daihou Mansion. The exhibition meticulously crafts an introductory narrative, including awakening from a silk painting, soaring over the Changsha Kingdom, exploring the mansion, and interacting with the steward. This instantly immerses you in a new identity, tasked with preparing a family banquet. From the ritualistic awakening from the silk painting to a majestic aerial view of the Changsha Kingdom; from martial arts and etiquette practice in the mansion’s front courtyard to step-by-step exploration through dialogue with the steward—a comprehensive, immersive one-day journey into the Western Han Dynasty begins.
**Highlight Two: Engagement** Undergo trials of growth and manage the family banquet with the "Banquet Host" experience card. This banquet is far more than a meal; you will make choices across three growth paths: military strategy, martial arts, and ritual music. Every dialogue and action accumulates a unique "Coming-of-Age" score, steering the plot toward entirely different conclusions. * **Hosting the Banquet: A Test of Ritual and Strategy** Lady Xin Zhui entrusts you, as Li Xi, with the banquet preparations. As heir, you must decide seating arrangements based on guests' status, relationships, and etiquette. You’ll select delicacies from Han Dynasty recipes recorded on bamboo slips, ensuring every detail aligns with mansion protocols. * **Over 100 Branching Paths: Every Step Rewrites the Ending** Your responses to the Nanyue envoy’s requests and questions posed to the internal steward contribute to your "Coming-of-Age" score, unlocking unique endings and ceremonial rites. The banquet is a battlefield; each arrangement tests your understanding of Han Dynasty rituals. * **Unveiling Millennia-Old Secrets** As lanterns glow and festivities begin, with Han-style dances and joyous toasts, a prized "rare treasure" meant for display is suddenly stolen. Everyone is a suspect—the foreign Nanyue envoy or a hidden insider? Tasked with investigation, you search the mansion for clues, ultimately uncovering the secrets of Daihou Mansion.
**Highlight Three: Realism** Experience a 180° binocular stereoscopic view capturing the entire Daihou Mansion in one frame. Leveraging "live performance + virtual scene" VR technology, a highly realistic, interactive digital space unfolds: dual fisheye lenses capture a 180° binocular stereoscopic view, paired with top-tier virtual engines for high-precision real-time keying and ultra-detailed rendering, presenting the grand Daihou Mansion panorama in a single frame. * Proprietary "Shan Hai" scanning technology creates 1:1 3D models of artifacts like the painted pottery incense burner, "Jun Xing Jiu" ear cups, and the seven-stringed zither. Within this space, a simple hand gesture allows you to virtually manipulate artifacts, offering a 360° close-up experience of the millennial textures of silk and lacquerware.
**Visit Now** Join the Banquet: Limited-time offer—enjoy a preferential price of 98 yuan. Location: "Lady Xin Zhui's Banquet" Mawangdui VR Immersive Interactive Exhibition Hall, first floor, Hunan Provincial Museum (arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled session). Ticket Price: 138 yuan/person. Special offer: 98 yuan/person. Exhibition Schedule (starting May 18, open on International Museum Day): 9:30–10:00, 10:30–11:00, 11:30–12:00, 13:30–14:00, 14:20–14:50, 15:10–15:40, 16:00–16:30 (subject to on-page display). Capacity: 55 persons per session (24 in Western Han area, 31 in modern area). Booking Methods: 1. Follow the Hunan Provincial Museum WeChat official account, navigate to [Visit Services] → [Lady Xin Zhui's Banquet] → [Booking Portal for "Lady Xin Zhui's Banquet" Mawangdui VR Immersive Interactive Exhibition], and follow prompts to reserve tickets. 2. [Additional booking method details typically follow here].
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