Step into a time machine where ink brushes meet VR headsets! China's historic classical academies – the OG universities that shaped Confucian scholars for millennia – are getting a 2026 tech makeover. Through cutting-edge naked-eye 3D displays and immersive virtual reality, visitors can now debate philosophy with holographic Song Dynasty masters or stroll through digital reconstructions of ancient lecture halls.
🎥 Live Exhibition Highlights
CGTN's Guo Tianqi recently guided viewers through Beijing's groundbreaking 'Academies in Classical Texts' exhibition, where:
📜 12th-century student notebooks become interactive AR experiences
🌄 Landscape paintings transform into walkable VR environments
🎓 AI recreates famous academic debates from Ming Dynasty records
"It's like Hogwarts meets the metaverse," Guo remarked while testing a VR calligraphy simulator. "But instead of magic wands, we're wielding digital brushes that teach proper stroke order."
Why This Matters in 2026
As China accelerates its digital culture strategy, these tech-powered heritage projects aim to make philosophical classics like the Analects resonate with Gen-Z. The exhibition has already drawn over 50,000 visitors this year, mostly under 30. Cultural officials confirm plans to launch mobile AR versions for global audiences by Q3 2026.
