The dance drama of Hang Li Po begins in Malaya, where the Chinese princess is living wedded bliss. However, she suddenly gets distraught when she remembers the joyous Spring Festival celebrations in Beijing that she shared with her family. Sultan Mansur Shah who deeply loves his wife, cannot bear to see her unhappy, and thus suggests a trip to China on the condition that they do not reveal their true identities.
When they arrive in China, the harbour is swarmed with the market scene causes her to lose her bearings. Meanwhile, Prince Ganzorig from Mongolia is captivated by Hang Li Po’s pulchritude and falls in love with her. Sultan Mansur Shah then gets into a dispute with Prince Ganzorig and is captured for causing a scene and disturbing the peace.