Shanghai’s Lingang Special Area is poised to become home to the world’s first aviation science fiction theme park, with the highly anticipated Nantianmen Project scheduled for public opening on August 1, 2027. Spanning an impressive 80,000 square meters, this groundbreaking entertainment destination will transport visitors to a futuristic lunar military base for an immersive deep space experience.
Developed by AVIC Global Cultural Communication, a subsidiary of the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China, the park builds upon the extensive Nantianmen intellectual property launched in 2017. The franchise has already generated substantial lore content exceeding hundreds of thousands of words and features over one hundred original weapon designs, creating a rich narrative foundation for the park’s attractions.
According to Zhou Yixiao, General Manager of the Nantianmen Project’s Shanghai base, major construction milestones will be completed by the end of this year, enabling internal testing phases before the public debut. The park represents a significant fusion of cutting-edge military-industrial technology and creative storytelling, incorporating advanced artificial intelligence systems throughout visitor experiences.
Ding Li, Editor-in-Chief of AVIC Global Cultural Technology, emphasized the project’s dual purpose as both entertainment venue and educational platform. ‘This ambitious venture not only presents a visionary future for aviation technology but also serves to promote aviation culture and provide public science education through immersive experiences,’ Ding stated in recent media briefings.
Visitors will assume roles as recruits in a deep space defense force, participating in guided simulations of lunar base defense and attack scenarios. The park’s innovative design integrates actual aerospace technology concepts with science fiction elements, creating a unique blend of entertainment and technological inspiration that aims to set new standards for theme park experiences worldwide.