LAKE OF

ILLUSIONS

Where poetic storytelling meets offbeat architecture. Lake of Illusions is a permanent nighttime spectacular built at the heart 
of Happy Valley amusement park in Shanghai. This exciting attraction 
is a symbol of modernity and an icon of contemporary culture.

Resident signature show

Theme parks & resorts

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Lake of Illusions, thrilling millions of spectators from around the world with unforgettable moments for

7

Years

278

Days

15

Hours

25

Minutes

21

Seconds

By day, the tower is a soaring inspirational sculpture standing out in every dimension. It’s a true 360° icon that dominates its setting and intrigues the park’s visitors with its 32 meters high and 15 degrees of inclination. By night, the landmark transforms into a spectacular multimedia feast for the senses combining architecture, light, sound, video, water and dazzling effects.

Happy Valley Shanghai, China

2016

The world’s first multimedia tower is that place between Heaven and Earth where anything is possible. Through a magical interaction between technology, architecture and a captivating story, we witness an impossible and fantastic new reality. It’s a poetic tale inspired by China’s storytelling traditions.

ECA2’S MISSION

Turnkey Show Production
Approach & qualification
Design
Production
Operation

Drag

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Technologies

3D video mapping

Drones

Fire

Fireworks

Laser

Led

Light

Mechatronic

Music

R&D

Water effects

Water screen & hologram

6000000+

SPECTATORS SINCE THE SHOW OPENED

0

DAILY BLOWNED MINDS

0

METER HIGH MULTIMEDIA LANDMARK

0

SQM OF AQUATIC MULTIMEDIA STAGE

0

SQM OF WATER VIDEO PROJECTION SURFACE

+1

HOUR TIME SPENT IN THE PARK SINCE THE SHOW OPENED

+6,4%

F&B CONSUMPTION PER VISITOR ON Y1 WHEN THE SHOW OPENED