In the Shanghai Circus City Theater, thrilling leaps and immersive experiences... a drama that has been presented to audiences almost every day for 20 years. On September 27, 2005, the acrobatic residency show "Journey of Time and Space" premiered at the Shanghai Circus City. Nowadays, the "Journey of Time and Space" series has performed more than 6400 times, with a box office revenue of 810 million yuan and a reception of 6.1 million viewers, of which over 70% are overseas audiences from 73 countries and regions. Over the past 20 years, 'Journey of Time and Space' has turned its original slogan 'Show Shanghai to the World' into a reality that is played out every day. More importantly, we will continue to showcase a new era of China to the world. ”Liang Hongjun, General Manager of Shanghai Time Travel Culture Development Co., Ltd. and Head of Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe, said. Show, excitement and beauty are the foundation. Time Travel 1 "was jointly created by a team of Chinese and Canadian artists, premiered in September 2005, and performed until January 2020; In July 2021, Time Travel collaborated with Phoenix Circus in France to create a new series called "Time Travel 2", which has been performed to this day. The pinnacle of technology is beyond doubt. The performance has presented more than 10 performances that have won domestic and foreign awards such as the "Golden Clown Award", including the Big Springboard, Shake Bar, and Diabolo. The actors in the drama work together with top-notch skills and ultimate control, bringing the audience a thrilling and gripping visual experience. Flipping and moving on the narrow bar, the silk hanging object flutters like a butterfly, and the huge steel ball inside the motorcycle flies in a fancy way, interweaving strength and beauty, speed and passion... The artistic sense is also overflowing. On the stage, fast-moving trains, rotating Chinese style living rooms, towering buildings, oversized water curtains, giant mirror walls... they are reversed and intertwined in size, blending ancient and modern times with Chinese and foreign cultures, creating a fantastic world. Performances, props, costumes, music... are like tightly sewn puzzle pieces, painting a picture that blends Chinese and Western aesthetics, breaking the "dimensional wall" of acrobatic performances. The Journey of Time and Space is both Chinese and global. It uses modern art language to explain the brilliance and difficulty of traditional Chinese acrobatics, and also showcases China's cultural confidence to the world. ”Xu Mile, an important actor in "Journey to Time 1" who won the "Golden Clown Award", sighed. Unlike traditional tourist attractions, the Shanghai Circus City Theater, where the performance of "Journey of Time and Space" takes place, is a typical urban theater. Before the performance, the entrance of Shanghai Circus City is always bustling with visitors from all over the world. According to the staff, there are over twenty buses carrying audiences from all over the country and even the world to watch the performance every day. According to statistics, one in every 30 tourists entering Shanghai has watched 'Journey of Time and Space'. It has become a cultural achievement nurtured by Shanghai's open, innovative, and inclusive urban character, and a popular performing arts project that Chinese and foreign tourists must "check in" when coming to Shanghai. This is certainly the charm of acrobatic art - performances that overcome language barriers, making it a window for Chinese and foreign tourists to understand Chinese culture and Shanghai's urban culture. Abundant and stable passenger flow also benefits from high-quality promotion. The establishment of companies in Beijing and Shanghai specifically responsible for a play has brought stable operation to 'Journey of Time and Space'. At every performance, not only is the theater very popular, but the adjacent shopping mall is also filled with foreign audiences. Most cultural and tourism performances are combined with scenic spots, and 'Journey of Time and Space' is a cultural and tourism project carried out in the city center theater, with stronger functionality in serving urban construction and commercial supporting facilities, "said Liang Hongjun. A French audience residing in Shanghai once commented on "Journey to Time": "Openness, inclusiveness, and confidence are what I see in Shanghai and what I know about China." "Journey to Time" is particularly popular among overseas teenagers, "without this performance, the journey to Shanghai would not be complete. In the audience, we often see the excited faces of overseas teenagers. They screamed for the actors' thrilling motorcycle stunts and marveled at the dreamlike water curtain performance. Behind this golden business card of Chinese performing arts is the hard work of the entire time and space travel team, and the passing down of generations of Chinese acrobats. Kong Xianghong, who is responsible for the top cylinder program, is the core actor of "Journey of Time and Space 1". He retired in June 2025 and now plays an old man in "Journey to Time 2", passing on his childhood skills to his students. On stage, stories of cultural heritage are being performed; Off stage, each audience member grows together with this drama, condensing into unique life memories. When watching "Journey to Time 1", the audience Han Xingyu was only 5 years old, held in the arms of his parents, smiling brightly, and took a photo with the actors of "Journey to Time 1", which he has treasured to this day. 15 years later, Han Xingyu, who is now a college student, came to watch "Journey to Time 2" again. He said that the shock this program gave him had already been imprinted in his heart, and "motorcycles are so cool." Han Xingyu left a message, "I hope that 'Journey to Time 2' will continue to do better, and I look forward to a sequel with more changes and excitement. 'Han Xingyu's wishes are being fulfilled - on the 20th birthday of' Journey to Time ', it was announced that it will start overseas performances, and its world tour will first land in Thailand. This performance, which has been imprinted with a distinct Chinese brand since its inception, has been rising all the way with the development and growth of China's inbound tourism market. Now, 'Journey of Time and Space' has crossed the ocean and embarked on a broader horizon. In January of this year, the Time Travel team arrived in Bangkok, Thailand. At the special promotion event, when the performance video of "Journey of Time and Space" was played on the big screen, the amazed voices of 135 Thai travel agency representatives in the audience echoed one after another. Many travel agency representatives who have brought groups to Shanghai have taken the initiative to introduce themselves to their peers - many tourists who have watched this series of performances in Shanghai feel that it is an unforgettable highlight of their itinerary. A Thai company took the initiative to contact us, saying, 'This program has a high reputation among Thai people, and we are very confident that' Time Travel 'will come to Thailand.' 20 years later, 'Time Travel' will set off again to achieve its ideals on a larger stage. Liang Hongjun revealed that a new version for overseas markets will be launched based on "Journey of Time and Space". "This will be a wonderful Chinese show." Innovation has contributed to the success of "Journey of Time and Space"; Continuous innovation drives it towards broader fields and dimensions. Taking the development of the current tourism industry as an opportunity, 'Journey of Time and Space' is confidently stepping out of Shanghai and abroad, showcasing a new era of China to the world. (New Society)