Chongqing 1949 Grand Theater is located on Jinbi Zheng Street next to Ciqikou Ancient Town, Shapingba District, Chongqing. Featuring the large-scale immersive live performance "Chongqing · 1949" as its core highlight, it is a large cultural and tourism complex integrating red culture experience, artistic performance viewing, and historical remembrance. The theater's architecture combines traditional Bayu styles with modern design elements, covering a total construction area of approximately 25,000 square meters and an overall floor area of about 18,000 square meters, with a total investment of nearly 800 million RMB. Inside the theater, a unique 360-degree rotating auditorium design is adopted, equipped with 4 circular stages and more than 6,000 professional stage lights, capable of accommodating 1,500 audiences to watch performances simultaneously. Through a multi-dimensional and three-dimensional presentation method, it vividly reproduces the historical scenes on the eve of Chongqing's liberation in 1949, allowing audiences to immerse themselves in the spiritual feelings of revolutionary martyrs.
History and Culture
The construction of Chongqing 1949 Grand Theater is closely linked to the red history of Chongqing. 1949 was a milestone year in Chongqing's history—on this year, Chongqing was liberated, ending the reactionary rule of the Kuomintang and ushering in a new historical chapter. Taking this important historical node as the background, the theater deeply explores the connotation of red culture of Chongqing as one of the birthplaces of the "Hongyan Spirit", focusing on the heroic deeds in revolutionary sites such as Zhazi Cave and Bai Mansion on the eve of liberation, and showing the noble spirit of revolutionary martyrs who fought bravely and feared no sacrifice for the cause of national liberation.
Through artistic techniques, the performance "Chongqing · 1949" combines real historical events with character stories, reproducing the scenes of underground Party members and revolutionary fighters struggling against the enemy in harsh environments, as well as the key processes of Chongqing's liberation. This performance is not only a remembrance of history but also an inheritance and promotion of the Hongyan Spirit. It has become an important carrier for the dissemination of Chongqing's red culture, allowing audiences to deeply understand history and inherit the revolutionary spirit through an immersive experience.
Major Attractions
Main Theater
The Main Theater is the core area of Chongqing 1949 Grand Theater. The main viewing space of the theater is 89 meters long, 73 meters wide, and 31.6 meters high. It adopts a world's first 360-degree rotating auditorium design— the auditorium can rotate slowly with the development of the plot, cooperating with 4 circularly distributed stages to achieve a multi-angle and all-round viewing experience. The theater is equipped with advanced audio-visual-electronic systems, holographic projection technology, and mechanical stage devices, which can simulate scene effects such as rain, snow, and smoke, creating a strong sense of time and space travel. The performance "Chongqing · 1949" is staged here. Through the wonderful interpretation of nearly 200 actors, the audience is brought back to Chongqing in 1949 to feel that magnificent history.
Tour Route
Enter Chongqing 1949 Grand Theater → Watch the performance "Chongqing · 1949" (duration: approximately 90 minutes) to experience the connotation of red culture and artistic charm.
Travel Tips
- For the performance "Chongqing · 1949", it is recommended to purchase tickets through official channels 1-2 days in advance. Choosing seats in the middle area will provide a better viewing experience.
- During summer visits, the air conditioning temperature in the theater is relatively low, so it is advisable to bring a thin coat; in winter, keep warm as the temperature inside the theater is comfortable.
- It is suitable for visiting with children. Through vivid performances and interactive experiences, children can receive red history education and enhance their patriotic feelings.
Notes
- Security checks are required before entering the theater. Dangerous items such as flammable and explosive materials, controlled knives, as well as food and beverages (except mineral water) are prohibited from being brought into the theater.
- Please set your mobile phone to silent mode during the performance, maintain silence, and do not walk around at will to avoid affecting others' viewing experience.
- Exhibits are prohibited from being touched. Do not damage or take away exhibits arbitrarily; violators will bear corresponding responsibilities.
- Smoking is prohibited in the theater. Smoking is only allowed in designated areas. Please take good care of public facilities and environmental hygiene, and do not litter.
- There are a large number of tourists during holidays. It is recommended to travel during off-peak hours or arrive at the scenic area in advance to avoid missing the performance time due to queuing.
- The performance involves some shocking scenes (such as gunfire, light changes, etc.). Patients with heart disease, hypertension, and infants should watch with caution.
Transportation
- Metro: Take Chongqing Rail Transit Line 1 to Ciqikou Station, exit from Exit 2, and walk for about 10 minutes (approximately 800 meters) to reach the theater.
- Bus: Take bus routes such as No. 202, 220, 237, 503, 553, or 808 to Ciqikou Station, and walk for 5-10 minutes to arrive.
- Self-driving: There are parking lots around the scenic area with a charging standard of 5 RMB per hour and a daily maximum of 20 RMB. Due to traffic congestion in the Ciqikou area during holidays, it is recommended to prioritize public transportation.
- Taxi/Online Car-Hailing: Directly locate "Chongqing 1949 Grand Theater". There are temporary pick-up and drop-off points at the theater gate for convenient passenger access.
Opening Hours
The theater is open daily from 10:00 to 22:00. Specific performance schedules may be adjusted according to seasons and passenger flow, subject to the same-day schedule.
Ticket Information
Performance tickets start from 179 RMB per person. You can search for the official WeChat public account "重庆一九四九" to get the latest updates or purchase tickets online.
Online Booking
Click here to jump to the Trip.com ticketing platform for ticket purchase.
