Time-travelling to ancient China - Young diners embrace immersive ‘emotional spending’ experiences


Feast in the past: Waitresses in traditional Chinese attire serving meals at the theatrical restaurant in Beijing, which provides clothing services and eight-course meals. — AFP

WOMEN wearing long wigs and ornate traditional dresses milled around a pebbled courtyard, stopping to snap photos under a pavilion, as the melodious strumming of the Chinese zither played in the background.

These customers have paid to “time travel” back to ancient China for a few hours in an experience offered by a newly opened themed restaurant in central Beijing, which provides clothing services and an eight-course meal.

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