What kind of sensory experience awaits passengers when the sightseeing vehicle transforms into a fantastic live show?
In May this year, the "Mirage" suspended sightseeing cable car project at Xi'an Silk Road Happy World, developed by Dafeng Rail Transit, was officially put into operation.Adhering to the cutting-edge philosophy of “the carrier itself is the landscape, and riding equals immersive experience”, the sightseeing vehicles create a new cultural tourism scenario and set a new benchmark for immersive rail transit sightseeing projects.
Floating "Silk Road Fantasy" in Mid-Air
Located in the Silk Road Custom Town of the park, the "Mirage" is a rare indoor climbing suspended track project in China. Adopting a futuristic space-capsule appearance design, it features an eggshell-shaped semi-enclosed dome with curved transparent panels. Its partially hidden translucent texture echoes the illusory imagery of a mirage.Within this space, tracks serve as circulation routes and vehicles function as passenger cabins, integrating organically with surrounding scenes to deliver authentic immersive experiences. The vehicles are closely interconnected with the indoor audio-visual system; sound, lighting and visual effects synchronize precisely with running speed. Riders travel sequentially through six themed zones: Undersea World, Atlantis, Upside-Down Realm, Walking on Clouds, Star Trek and Homecoming Across the Starry Sky. This design addresses the common drawbacks of conventional amusement rides, namely limited interaction and poor immersion.Boasting outstanding features of high safety, immersive experience and high revisit rate, the Mirage sightseeing vehicle will serve as a new-generation passenger-attracting engine for the park. It helps the scenic spot lift per-customer consumption and revisit ratio, forming a sustainable revenue growth driver. The innovative concept of transforming transit facilities into new cultural tourism products also enables scenic areas to develop brand-new operation scenarios and content carriers.Innovative technology delivers ultimate safety assurance.
To deliver such an intensive immersive experience, a high-precision technical control system accurate to the millimeter is deployed behind the scenes.
Smooth traction, effortless climbing.
Each vehicle is equipped with four independent servo motors, and the on-board control system enables millisecond-level precise regulation. Even on complex tracks with large elevation differences and steep gradients, the whole journey runs smoothly without impact, just gliding lightly along flat ground.
Sync of light & projection, precise down to millimeter.
The high-precision positioning system keeps vehicle positioning error within 100mm. Supported by dual-system redundant triggering, it completely avoids the awkward mismatch where vehicles arrive ahead of scene effects.
Triple anti-collision design, all-round safety protection.
Three-layer safety protection works in sequence: real-time monitoring of vehicle spacing via section anti-collision system → interlocking ranging by onboard radar → emergency braking triggered by photoelectric switches. The braking distance is controlled within 0.5 meters. Interconnected safeguards build a solid safety barrier for the whole ride.
Panoramic cabin, wrap your journey in ultimate comfort.
The high-strength yet lightweight cabin delivers unobstructed 360° panoramic views. Equipped with ergonomic upholstered seats, dual restraints consisting of safety lap bars and safety lanyards, alongside one-touch quick-release emergency structure, the cabin offers snug wrapping comfort plus reliable safety guarantee. Interior ambient lighting and audio system shift synchronously with themed scenes, expanding immersive enjoyment across sight, sound, touch and multiple senses.
Behind the sightseeing ride lies a full set of systematic capabilities.
The smooth operation of the "Mirage" sightseeing vehicle project has verified Dafeng Rail Transit’s comprehensive systematic competence in the sightseeing ride industry.Within a confined space, the Mirage project delivers high-density immersive experience, multi-car loop control, precise scene synchronization and multi-layer safety protection all at once. It embodies Dafeng Rail Transit’s integrated strengths in high-end sightseeing rides and enables clients with full-turnkey solutions ranging from equipment and scenic construction to immersive experience design and revenue improvement.As domestic cultural tourism consumption keeps upgrading, scenic spots are seeing surging demand for differentiated and immersive transit experiences. Dafeng’s sightseeing vehicles are far more than simple shuttle carriers; they feature scene reconstruction capability that transforms plain track routes into immersive experiential spaces. Going forward, sightseeing rides will serve as innovative products to empower scenic areas with brand-new experiences and scenarios, continuously developing imaginative, highly immersive offerings for the cultural, sports and tourism industry.
