Christie Griffyn 4K50-RGB pure laser projectors delivered fusion of art, technology, and natural beauty in ‘Revisiting Journey to the West’, a new immersive nighttime attraction at the famed Doupotang Waterfall in Guizhou province, China. The attraction is inspired by the beloved 1986 ‘Journey to the West’ television series.
Transforming one of the original filming locations of the classic TV series into a luminous stage, ‘Revisiting Journey to the West’ invites audiences to rediscover familiar tales through a spectacular interplay of light and water.
Powered by seven Christie Griffyn 4K50-RGB projectors installed and commissioned by Shenzhen Guangming Huachuang Technology, the large-scale outdoor production combines live performance, projection mapping, mechanical staging, and audience interactivity. Using light as its brush and the waterfall as its canvas, it reimagines the legendary 7th-century pilgrimage of the Buddhist monk Xuanzang from China to India in search of sacred scriptures, immersing audiences in his epic westward journey from a striking first-person perspective.
Di Zhang, spokesperson for Guangming Huachuang, commented: “The Christie Griffyn 4K50-RGB projectors delivered exceptional brightness and colour fidelity, perfectly realizing the director’s vision across every detail from the cascading waterfall to the cliff-face imagery. This landmark project showcases how technology can elevate artistic storytelling while pushing new boundaries in cultural integration, creative design, and technical excellence within China’s cultural tourism sector.”
The installation features three Griffyn 4K50-RGB projectors blending imagery spanning 56m in width and 13m in height across the waterfall; another three illuminating a 42m-wide and 10m-high water curtain; and one bringing vivid detail to a 20m-wide, 12.5m-high cliff-face Buddha image. Christie’s advanced warping and multi-projector blending tools ensured sharp, vibrant visuals even on moving water and rugged rock surfaces.
Project execution followed a meticulously coordinated process ranging from precision surveying and 3D simulation to optimize brightness, geometry, and colour accuracy, to agile deployment using modular installations across multiple sites. Custom IP65-rated enclosures ensured reliable outdoor performance, while Guangming Huachuang’s team collaborated with the creative producers to fine-tune projection effects and provide comprehensive training for long-term operational stability.
Since its debut, ‘Revisiting Journey to the West’ has earned widespread acclaim, winning the China Lighting Award (Second Prize) and the Aladdin Magic Lamp Award for Outstanding Lighting Project. It is also recognized as a national pilot for immersive tourism and among Ctrip’s Top 100 Asian Night Tourism Attractions for 2025.