Up to now, Zhang has directed his version Turandot in Italy, China, South Korea, and many other European countries. But for the upcoming Bird's Nest show, Zhang has repackaged his version, because the unparalleled size and scale of the stadium has given a new horizon for the director to unleash his imagination.

Director Zhang Yimou said, "The last Turandot show at the Ancestral Temple highlighted an archaic style, to go well with the style of the place. This time, the stage, being the Bird's Nest the Bird's Nest is a symbol of new China. It's a fashionable cultural symbol of modern China, so we've used many modern, fashionable elements, including the multimedia technology to forge a modern feeling Turandot. It is a combination of traditional Chinese culture, the modern feel of China, and the western operatic tradition, which is very interesting."