The Unique Dream of Red Mansion Drama Fantasy City opened to the public in Langfang, North China’s Hebei province, on July 23. Photo: VCG

The site consists of four large indoor theaters, eight small ones and 108 interior spaces. It is located about 45 kilometers away from downtown Beijing. Photo: VCG

The site is a collaborative project between architect Wang Ge and director Wang Chaoge, with its design inspired by the classical Chinese novel “A Dream of Red Mansions.” Photo: VCG

The landscape design incorporates several blank spaces to reflect the classic visual feature of Chinese art and philosophy. Photo: VCG

Performers stage a drama during the opening ceremony of the site on July 22. Photo: Xinhua

Currently, there are 12 theatrical performances being staged at the site. Visitors can pay 288 yuan (around $40) for a ticket to enter the site and watch three plays. Photo: VCG

A visitor sits inside an interior scene created by the designers on Sunday. Photo: VCG

There are 16 different entrances, allowing visitors to choose their own routes around the site. Photo: CCTV

The 228-acre site took eight years to build. Photo: VCG