Xiamen Old Yard Scenic Spot

Xiamen Old Yard Scenic Spot is a national 4A-level attraction, a cultural tourism masterpiece invested CNY 1.3 billion by Huaxia Cultural Tourism Group. It consists of five parts: the Old Yard Folk Culture Park, the live-action shows "Minnan Legend" and "Naval Battle", the Penguin Dreamland, the Hi-Fun Power-Free Family-Friendly Town, and the Sky City Observation Tower at Xiamen Old Yard Scenic Spot. The live-action show "Naval Battle" is based on a true historical story, narrating the tale of Zheng Zhilong and his son Zheng Chenggong resisting the Dutch invaders. "Minnan Legend" incorporates Minnan customs, allowing visitors to enjoy performances with strong Minnan characteristics across six acts, including the birth of Xiamen Island, the inspiring story of the Zheng family army, the sorrow of parting for Southeast Asia, and the joy of wedding customs. The Hi-Fun Power-Free Family-Friendly Town offers various free entertainment options, ranging from thrilling to romantic and dreamy. The Sky City Observation Tower at Xiamen Old Yard Scenic Spot is a new viral project launched in 2022, designed to attract thrill-seeking travelers to experience the glass water slide and high-altitude swing on a 50 m-high platform. The attraction also features various snack shops and restaurants, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable environment for visitors.

1. Dreamland

Pure joy, simple happiness—at Penguin Internet-famous World "Dreamland Wonderland", you'll embark on a nostalgic "dream journey". Whether it's speed climbing, ocean ball pools, or childlike DIY, you'll experience childhood fantasy and enjoy family-friendly fun.

2,Ice and snow worlds

A place where you can experience the winter scenery of the north, inviting you to travel between ancient charm and a modern magical ice world. Here, ice sculpture art blends with Eastern stories, with Zheng Chenggong's ice sculpture standing tall in the snow, as if recounting the glory of history. Wall ice sculptures themed on carp and dragons carry the auspicious meaning of the carp leaping over the dragon gate, symbolizing success and good fortune. The colorful ice brick walls shimmer with enchanting brilliance under the lights. In the snowfield, you can build snowmen, have snowball fights, make snowballs, and roll in the snow to your heart's content. The ice slides become a playground for the brave, offering a thrilling and refreshing experience.

This is a place full of history and funIce and snow worldsEnjoy ice sculptures, snowman building, ice slides, snowball fights... all-in-one snow fun! The stunning colorful ice sculptures are lifelike, while snowman building and ice slides let you indulge in the joy of snow play. Come join us and start a magical winter adventure to make this season warm and unforgettable!

Three. Naval warfare

The attraction's large-scale immersive outdoor live-action performance "The storm of naval battles". The show is based on the true history of the 1633 Battle of Coro Bay. The regular performance is divided into three acts: "Dock turmoil", "Street fighting", and "Blood-stained island", which tell the story of the Dutch attempting to dominate maritime trade and forcing the Ming government to submit to them through piracy. The Zheng father and son led the military and civilians of southern Fujian to fight back, battling the red-haired barbarians, and eventually defeated the Dutch army at Coro Bay on Kinmen Island, reclaiming China's maritime dominance, defending the territorial integrity of southern Fujian waters, and maintaining the legendary patriotic story of the motherland's unity. The entire performance lasts approx. 40 mins. The show combines walking theater, naval battle drama, film special effects, and audience interaction to highly restore the grandeur of the war. Elements such as explosions, water blasts, film stunts, folk acrobatics, parkour fights, high-altitude falls, aerial street combat, flying performers, sinking warships, and the apparition of Mazu create thrilling scenes and stunning audiovisual effects. The performance forms a comprehensive, multi-faceted, and continuously engaging cultural feast, bringing you a large-scale epic naval battle scene show spanning water, land, and air.

4. Family-friendly non-motorized fun town

Thrillsville non-powered family-friendly town is a newly developed outdoor amusement ecosystem at old courtyard. Here, children can enjoy trending attractions like rainbow slides, bumper cars, and water playgrounds, or experience non-powered family-friendly activities such as skywalk suspension bridges, jungle adventures, tightrope walking, windmill slides, and ladybug playgrounds—challenging their limits while developing balance, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Beloved by kids, thrillsville non-powered family-friendly town is hailed by travelers as the "ultimate kids' paradise."

5. Sky city observation tower at Xiamen Old Yard Scenic Spot

Old courtyardThe "Sky city observation tower at Xiamen Old Yard Scenic Spot" project covers a total area of 650 m² and stands approx. 50 m tall, featuring various aerial attractions such as a glass water slide, cloud swing, and sky mirror. It allows travelers to admire the scenic views from the observation tower through the sky mirror beneath their feet, experience thrilling moments on Xiamen's swing, and enjoy a breathtaking descent from 50 m high along the water flow while taking in the panoramic beauty of the entire attraction.

6. Southern Fujian legend show

The mobile live-action show "Legend of Southern Fujian" was conceived, written, and directed by Xia Chunting, chairman of Huaxia Cultural Tourism Group. In creating this show, the essence of southern Fujian culture is woven into a grand tapestry of myths, folklore, customs, and historical heritage, delivering moving moments, suspenseful scenes, and cultural legacy in every act. The performance consists of six acts: "Creation of Egret Island," "Battle for the Island City," "Adventures in Nanyang," "Fishing Village Life," "Descendants of the Dragon," and "Blessings Upon Huaxia." Guided by the principle of being "visually stunning, musically captivating, and thoroughly entertaining," it presents a show that appeals to all—refined yet accessible, widely beloved, and immensely satisfying. Seated on a moving grandstand, the audience is transported by the evolving storyline that embodies southern Fujian culture, shifting between the intensity of battlefields and the enchantment of dreamlike landscapes. The production employs 47 patented inventions, featuring breathtaking spectacles such as a 10-story-high dive pushing human limits, thrilling jet ski competitions, the awe-inspiring descent of 2,000 tons of water, a 17-meter-long dragon rising from the water, and the appearance of a 19-meter-tall Mazu statue on stage. Together, these elements deliver a supercharged cultural entertainment experience filled with suspense, awe, excitement, and joy.