[Photo via the Badaling Great Wall]
The Night Great Wall will once again glow under resplendent lights from
April 30 to October 7. This year, the nighttime experience will go beyond traditional sightseeing. The 2025 edition focuses on the "
Great Wall Cultural Experience", transforming the historic site into an immersive cultural journey through centuries of Chinese history and heritage.
Let's discover the spectacular upgrades, take a first look at the unparalleled experience!
Panoramic Immersive Experience

Immersive Walking Theatre: Step into the role of a "Guardian Sentinel" and walk the Great Wall alongside General Xu Da of the Ming Dynasty. Experience a living history and witness the bravery of frontier garrison soldiers.
[Photo via WeChat account of "Throughout the Great Wall"]
Role-Play Interaction: Take on the roles of a diplomatic envoy, merchant, or garrison soldier, engage with NPCs (live actors), and deeply immerse yourself in the Great Wall's epic saga.
Techno-Visual Spectacle

Light Show & Live-Action Spectacle: Where ancient heritage meets cutting-edge technology, the Great Wall is reborn under immersive light projections, igniting awe in every heartbeat!
Beacon EDM Party (Summer Vacation/Fridays & Saturdays/Holiday exclusive): Ignite the night with a
fiery fusion of Chinese traditional music, electronic beats, and dynamic dance–where classical elegance meets modern rhythm!
There are also
six immersive themed spectacles that unlock the epic saga of the Great Wall!
Recommended photo spots: the entrance of the pedestrian street, the stela inscribed with "He who does not reach the Great Wall is not a true man", the Friendship Forest Square, Beimen Suoyue (the north gate of great military importance), and more.
Source: BeijingService