Wukong walks the halls of history

In the heart of Shanxi province, often described as an open-air museum of ancient Chinese architecture, a new exhibition is weaving digital fantasy from a blockbuster video game into the physical fabric of historical sites. It explores what happens when the roaring success of Black Myth: Wukong converges with the quiet, stoic grandeur of Shanxi's architectural treasures.

Opened to the public on Nov 1 in Taiyuan, Shanxi, the ancient architecture digital art exhibition, Black Myth: Wukong Encounter Shanxi is not merely replicating the game, according to the exhibitors, but transforming the virtual landscapes of the hit game into a walkable world of light, sound, and craftsmanship.

Authorized by Game Science, the game's developer, it is the first major digital art show dedicated to Black Myth: Wukong, blending the game's rich, virtual landscapes with real-world cultural heritage. The exhibition spans 2,230 square meters, featuring intricate scale models of iconic temples, pagodas and sculptures from across Shanxi, combined with digital projections to recreate the game's most memorable scenes.