Impression West Lake Show (Enduring Memories of Hangzhou) is a unique outdoor performance in a natural setting. Staged on West Lake and blending its myths and legends with Western and Eastern dance, the show impresses with its scenes and well-organized production. The special concealable auditorium ensures that each seat is a wonderful place to enjoy the dazzling show. The state-of-the-art sound system is sure to offer an enjoyable musical experience. Be sure to catch it, the show is a must-see when you come to Hangzhou. Come and enjoy this amazing and beautiful performance!
The Show's director is Zhang Yimou, who was once the director of 2008 Beijing Olympics opening and closing ceremonies. In 2016, the G20 Summit was held in Hangzhou, and this fantastic Impression West Lake Show was presented as a golden calling card for the city to all G20 leaders attending the summit. In May 2017, the upgraded version, Impression West Lake Show — Enduring Memories of Hangzhou, was introduced to the public.
The stage is ingeniously displayed on the water surface, dancers perform in shallow water, and the performance is all on a floating platform. With the background music, lights and artificial mists, the whole performance looks like being processed on the West Lake.
Act 1: Spring River in the Flower Moon Night
Spring River in the Flower Moon Night is one of the Ten Chinese Traditional Musical Masterpieces.
Act 2: Dance of Picking Tea Leaves.
It displays the scene of how tea picking girls pick tea buds in the green tea plantation.
Act 3: Love Story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai (A Tale of the Chinese Romeo and Juliet)
This is a love tragedy between Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai. They loved each other but were forbidden to marry by their families. After death, they turned into a pair of butterflies and flew out of the tomb.
Act 4: High Mountains and Flowing Waters
One of the 10 classical Chinese string music masterpieces, it vividly depicts water flowing naturally through the mountains.
Act 5: Ballet Swan Lake
This act moves the famous Russian ballet Swan Lake to the West Lake. It was a greeting to the world-famous ballet dance.
Act 6: My country and I
This act expresses Chinese people's deep love of their motherland.
Act 7: Moon Light
The night of the West Lake will not be so mysterious and charming without the moon light mirroring in the lake.
Act 8: The Unforgettable Jasmine Flower
This Chinese folk song is the best-known Chinese folk song throughout the world.
Act 9: Ode to Joy
The show will reach its climax with Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. Impression West Lake Show, the enduring memories of Hangzhou.
