Daguanlou has always been the testing ground for new cinematic technology. In the 1960s Daguanlou made another first, buying the necessary equipment to bring 3-D movies to Chinese audiences. A Magician's Adventure was shown more than 8,700 times over its 48-month run, attracting more than four million people.

 A mix of old and new

The Renovated Daguanlou

Today, in Daguanlou Cinema people can see both domestic and foreign blockbusters, such as Zhang Yimou's House of Flying Daggers or Peter Jackson's King Kong. It might seem like every movie theater is the same, but watching a movie at Daguanlou is like eating Peking duck at the famous Quanjude Restaurant, the history of the place enhances the experience.

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