Miniature magic
A forthcoming attraction that mixes small-scale models of Beijing's icons with special effects and interactive elements may become a huge draw.
Figurines of guards play traditional instruments in front of a miniature model of the Temple of Heaven, against a holographic background of ancient buildings and dark storm clouds.
The display portrays an annual ceremony staged by emperors of the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties to beseech the gods for a good harvest.
The ceremony, in fact, is the primary reason the temple was constructed in the first place.
United Kingdom-based Merlin Entertainments Plc unveiled the exhibition at a news conference in Beijing recently. The company operates over 120 attractions, including Madame Tussauds, 15 hotels and six holiday villages, around the world.
The new display is part of Little Big City Beijing－an interactive miniaturized attraction mixing physical models and special effects that will open on the capital's historical Qianmen Street this summer.
