The globally acclaimed and Shanghai sensation, ‘The Disappearing Pharaoh: Horizon of Khufu’, has arrived in Chengdu following its phenomenal success! From the fashion landmark of Nanjing West Road in Shanghai to the trendsetting Iron Buddha Temple Water Street in Chengdu, this immersive virtual reality exploration experience has garnered praise from over 200,000 international visitors and is scheduled to open on February 1, 2024, at the Bo Xin Universe (Chengdu) Immersive Exploration Center.
Travel through 4,500 years of history with an immersive experience that transcends the real world. This 45-minute large-scale immersive virtual reality journey offers a new way to explore the Great Pyramid of Giza, the foremost of the Seven Wonders of the World. Visitors can intimately understand the internal structure and historical context of the pyramid, explore mysterious areas never before open to the public, and experience the thrill of climbing to the top for a panoramic view of the Giza Plateau, or journey back to the 4th Dynasty, 4,500 years ago, to sail on the Nile in a solar boat, or participate in an ancient Egyptian sacrificial ceremony, revealing the infinite mysteries and beauty of ancient Egyptian civilization. As visitors walk through the ancient sites, the natural physical movements make this experience more realistic and unforgettable, just like in real life. Groups of 1 to 6 people can participate simultaneously, with exclusive VR headsets provided for each visitor by on-site staff. During the immersive adventure, visitors can share their experiences, see each other, and interact and converse in real-time. This cultural heritage exploration is suitable for everyone, open to all ages from 8 and above. You can enter the Great Pyramid of Khufu with friends, loved ones, or family and embark on a unique 45-minute experience… Mainstream media unanimously praise the exhibition, and visitors of all ages are eager to share their admiration. The media coverage from the Shanghai premiere not only reflects the continuous popularity and three extensions of the Shanghai exhibition but also proves that the experience of ‘The Disappearing Pharaoh: Horizon of Khufu’ is worth the ticket price and is worth looking forward to. Among the cumulative audience of over 80,000, in addition to parent-child families and young couples, there are children as young as 8 years old and elderly people in their 80s, truly covering all age groups of ancient Egyptian culture and VR enthusiasts. The organizers also provide wheelchairs to allow visitors with mobility difficulties to freely experience the exhibition, ensuring no one misses out on the excitement.Experience the immersive VR journey and enjoy a leisurely weekend in Chengdu. By donning a VR helmet, you can instantly travel back in time to the ancient Egyptian civilization of 4500 years ago; upon removing the helmet, you are instantly transported back to the modern, slow-paced urban life of Chengdu. For the audience in Chengdu, this experience is both dreamlike and within reach. It all unfolds at the ‘Horizon of Khufu’ exhibition space, located within the newly established Boxin Universe (Chengdu) Immersive Exploration Center. The opening date is February 1st, with performance times and durations subject to the venue.
