Hengdian World Studios
Hengdian World Studios is located in Dongyang City, central Zhejiang Province. It is 180 kilometers away from Hangzhou and 95 kilometers away from Jinhua. It is adjacent to Yiwu City, the home of China's small commodity market. It is currently the world's largest film and television shooting base and is known as "China's Hollywood". Most of China's ancient costume films and TV series are shot here, such as the well-known "Hero", "The Emperor's New Clothes", "Palace" and "Step into the Past". Here, you can encounter film crews and stars everywhere. Even in the streets and alleys or in a restaurant at a street corner, people are talking about filming or reciting scripts. Hengdian World Studios is not actually a city but a town, consisting of more than ten large and small scenic spots distributed both inside and outside Hengdian Town. These scenic spots are collectively known as Hengdian World Studios. Currently, there are nine open scenic spots, which are located in two areas: the south and the north of the town. The southern scenic spots mainly include the Qingming Shanghe Tu Scenic Area built based on the famous painting "Qingming Shanghe Tu", the magnificent and spectacular Qinwang Palace, the Ming and Qing Folk House Expo City, the Dazhi Chan Temple, and the large amusement park Dream Valley suitable for night visits. The northern scenic spots mainly include the Guangzhou Street and Hong Kong Street Scenic Area, which recreates the old appearance of Guangzhou and the charm of Hong Kong from 1840 to the early 20th century, the Ming and Qing Palace Garden, which is claimed to be a 1:1 replica of the Forbidden City, and the Pingyandongfu and Huaxia Culture Park.
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Hengdian Town, Dongyang, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China
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Location: One of the largest film and television shooting bases in the world, it is known as "China's Hollywood".
Scale: Located in Hengdian Town, Dongyang City, Zhejiang Province, it covers an area of over 30 square kilometers.
Composition: It is not a single attraction but a vast film and television theme park complex, consisting of multiple districts with distinct styles, each highly replicating the architectural and scene features of different historical periods or regions.
Core Attractions (Main Tourist Spots):
Ming-Qing Palace: A 1:1 replica of the Forbidden City in Beijing, grand and imposing, it is the preferred shooting location for Qing Dynasty dramas.
Qin Palace: Recreates the Xianyang Palace of the Qin Dynasty, magnificent and awe-inspiring, it has served as the backdrop for many historical blockbusters.
Qingming Shanghe Tu: Built based on the famous Song Dynasty painting "Qingming Shanghe Tu" by Zhang Zeduan, it vividly showcases the bustling streets of Bianjing during the Northern Song Dynasty.
Guangzhou Street & Hong Kong Street: Recreates the 19th-century Guangzhou and the Victoria Harbour of Hong Kong, serving as the primary filming locations for dramas set in the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China era.
Dreamland Valley: A large-scale night theme park featuring Water World (open in summer), land park rides, the live performance "Dreamland Taiji", and the rainstorm and flood show.
Yuanming New Garden (Spring Garden/Summer Garden): Partially reconstructed at a 1:1 scale of the Yuanmingyuan in Beijing, the Spring Garden is a centralized imperial garden, while the Summer Garden is a blend of Chinese and Western architectural styles (New Changchun Garden).
Dream Bund: Themed around old Shanghai, it recreates scenes such as the Bund, Nanjing Road, and Shikumen, offering film-themed rides and Broadway-style performances.
Dream Spring Valley: A hot spring resort area.
Characteristics:
Immersive Experience: Visitors can dress in ancient costumes for photos, watch spectacular live performances (such as "Dreamland Taiji", "A Dream in Bianjing", "The Grand Ceremony of the Forbidden City", "The Guangzhou Uprising", "Rainstorm and Flood", etc.), and sometimes encounter film crews shooting (if lucky).
Rich Film and Television Culture: Familiar film and television scenes can be seen in almost all districts, allowing visitors to experience the charm of film and television production.
Rich Activities: Special theme events are often held during holidays.
Function: It is not only a tourist destination but also an important film and television shooting base and a cultural center for film and television.
