Christie 1DLP laser projectors delivered visuals for an immersive light and sound show staged across the Nanbei Lake, making it China’s first live immersive mountain-sea-lake projection mapping experience.
Titled “Poetic Dreams of Ganchuan”, the show takes place in the Jiaxing Nanbei Lake Scenic Area in Zhejiang province.
This production reimagines ancient Southern Song culture and the “Eight Scenic Spots of Ganchuan” through projection mapping. Spanning a 3.5-kilometre (3-mile) outdoor route, the experience features six key scenes powered by 16 Christie 1DLP laser projectors, including the DWU23-HS, DWU1400-GS, and DWU760-iS models.
The project, delivered by Christie’s partner Jianye Display, posed unique challenges from navigating swamps and rugged terrain to achieving precision projection across natural landscapes.
Ke Zhou, regional manager of Hubei district, Jianye Display, commented: “The Christie projectors, with brightness ranging from 7,150 to 23,650 lumens, truly stood out in this project. Their exceptional brightness and resolution allowed us to create vivid, detailed imagery across challenging natural surfaces. The color accuracy and contrast remained consistently impressive throughout every scene.”
Five Christie DWU1400-GS projectors delivered visuals for the “White Egrets in Spring Bloom” live performance, while another four DWU1400-GS units were used during the “Whispers of Dreams in Mist and Rain” and “Luminous New Moon” segments.
Meanwhile, six Christie DWU23-HS projectors powered two experiences: “Illuminated Stone Bridge,” where images of red lotus and colorful butterflies danced across the bridge, and “Danqing Illumination: Painting the Stone in Light”.
To ensure reliable performance, all projection equipment was weatherproofed and installed using ceiling mounts and reinforced brackets for wind and seismic stability. Cables were either buried or ceiling-mounted to prevent short circuits, and adequate ventilation was provided. Emergency solutions such as detachable curtains and protective covers were deployed for extreme weather scenarios.
Zhou said: “I’m thrilled with the strong market response to the Christie projectors. Their performance exceeded expectations. ‘Poetic Dreams of Ganchuan’ not only boosted the economic and cultural vitality of Nanbei Lake, but also serves as a benchmark showpiece for night-tour tourism projects across China.”
The immersive show has attracted tens of thousands of nighttime visitors and contributed significantly to local economic activity, particularly in dining and hospitality.
It has also been recognised by the China Performance Industry Association.
April Qin, senior sales director for China, Christie, concluded: “We are proud that our projection solutions played a key role in this landmark production. The robust performance, reliability, and adaptability of our 1DLP laser projectors made them an ideal choice for such a technically demanding, creative installation. This project is a prime example of how technology and culture can blend seamlessly to redefine the tourism experience.”