It’s all about AI nowadays, and there’s a new indoor park that’s embracing AI full on. The newly opened SoReal VR 超体空间 is a dazzling attraction that redefines what immersive experiences can be. Developed by the creative team of Zhang Yimou (the acclaimed director behind the Beijing 2008 Olympics opening ceremony), SoReal combines cinematic storytelling with interactive gameplay, transporting visitors into fantastical worlds.
Walking through SoReal’s doors feels like stepping onto a movie set where you’re the star. The venue blends VR, AR, AI and motion-sensing tech to create experiences so vivid you’re meant to forget where the real world ends and the digital one begins.
Inside, you’ll find attractions that are based on Chinese folklore, like the Legend of the Dragon, where mythical creatures and breathtaking landscapes feel startlingly real, as well as rides that defy gravity at Zero Gravity, where you can experience what it would be like to be in space.
There are also multiplayer VR arenas that deliver heart-pounding action. Teams face off in futuristic battle scenarios where every duck, dash and shot is tracked with pinpoint accuracy.
SoReal offers more contemplative encounters with its AI-driven holographic displays. These lifelike digital characters hold surprisingly natural conversations, offering guided tours through fantastical environments or interactive storytelling sessions that adapt to your responses. One moment you’re in a Beijing shopping district, the next you’re swordfighting dragons or floating through the cosmos. It’s this magical quality that makes the experience so memorable – and it’s why visitors keep coming back to try every adventure on offer.
Prices:
Single experiences starting around RMB 150-300, while a full-day unlimited pass runs about RMB 500. For the ultimate experience, the RMB 800 VIP package grants priority access and exclusive perks inside.
Find it:
26 Shijingshan Lu, Shijingshan District
石景山区石景山路26号
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