Duped the "Chinawood", Hengdian World Studios is the largest film studio in Asia, and the largest films and televison series theme park in China. Wandering about the world studios is like stepping back in China's history from Qin Dynasty (221 - 207 BC) to present time; you may come across Chinese stars at work; you may go through sets simulating nature like storm and floods. Furthermore, you can appreciate wonderful performances inspired by natural phenomena or historical events.
Map of Hengdian World Studios
Map of Hengdian World Studios
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The large studio houses both landscape scenes and architecture: from the old to the new, from the grand to the humble, which are quite a variety!
Fantasy Valley
Fantasy Valley focuses on natural catastrophe, such us the eruption of a volcano, heavy storms, and floods. Also, it is a theme park for nighttime films, which is equipped with various special effects gadgets. Fantasy Tai Chi emulates volcanic eruptions almost guarantied to awe. On a total area of 79.7 acres (32.3 hectares), the valley consists of the Dream Culture Village, the Water World, Children's Dream Industry and the South of the Lower Reaches of the Yangtze River.
Ming and Qing Palace Area
Built in 1998, the Ming and Qing Palace Area is a same scaled model of the Forbidden City. Magnificent palaces, splendid imperial gardens, sublime mansions of royal family, grand government offices, and folk houses are all found here. It is the largest film production studio on site, with a total area of 247 acres (100 hectares).
Palace of Emperor Qin
The studio's Palace of Emperor Qin was built in 1997. It is modeled after the fabled royal Xianyang Palace, Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). The main halls, annex, towers, and gates are some twenty-seven structures. The city wall has a girth of 1.6 miles (2.5 kilometers), and a maximum height of 59 feet (18 meters). Over 500 films have been made here, making the Palace of Emperor Qin a cradle of historical films.
Riverside Scene
The Riverside Scene renders a street scene from a historical painting by Zhang Zeduan live. Tourists may get into the hustle and bustle back in time – by a thousand years. The theme is divided into the outer city and the inner city, covering a total area of more than 99 acres (40 hectares). There are over 120 houses, 6 bridges, 9 wharves, 6 boats and 14 archways. Breathtaking!
Guangzhou Street and Hong Kong Street
The Guangzhou Street looks exactly like Guangzhou from a photo taken in the 1840s. It caters to honeymoon seekers. Also, it is one of the most sought after backdrop for wedding photography. There are more than thirty European style buildings in Hong Kong Street, indicating the prosperity of the Victorian City in the 19th century.
Ming and Qing Folk Houses
The Ming and Qing Domestic Houses comprise of the Qinhuai River Scenic Spot and the Peach Flower Scenic Spot. The former centers on the Qinhuai River and Confucius Temple and presents the prosperous scenes of the ancient city, Nanjing. The latter is the preserve of ancient Chinese folk houses. There are more than two hundred folk houses of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and the Republic of China, which were relocated here from Zhejiang Province, Anhui Province, and Jiangxi Province. These houses cover a total area of more than 148 acres (60 hectares). You will appreciate Chinese folk architecture when roaming among these houses.
Chinese Cultural Garden
Walking to the south end of the Hengdian World Studios, you will find the Chinese Cultural Garden. The Three Religions Tower is depository for cultural artifacts reflecting the thoughts of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism.
Rocky Grotto
The Rocky Grotto is renowned as the First Grotto in the Lower Reaches of the Yangtze River. The grotto has precipitous cliffs, the strange grotto, the red leaves, and the buildings above the ground. You will revel in the beauty of nature. There are also a great number of Taoist temples built along the cliffs. Splendid!
Dazhi Buddhist Temple
The Dazhi Buddhist Temple was constructed around (502- 557), or 1500 years ago. You can see the Mahavira Hall, the Hall of Heavenly King, the Hall of Arhats, the Bell Tower, and the Drum Tower. The temple exudes harmony and peace.
National Defense Garden
Visitors can trace the history of China's aeronautics and space development in the National Defense Garden. There are many exhibition halls, such as: the Military Parade Hall, the armament of air, sea, and land forces, and the Space Exploration Hall.
Transportation
In Dongyang, Jinhua of Zhejiang Province and reachable from Yiwu, Hangzhou and Shanghai, the Hengdian World Studios can be a reasonable train or coach ride away.
How to Get There:
From Yiwu
By coach:
Take a coach to Hengdian from Jiangdong Passenger Station for about CNY 15. The coach operates from 6:00 to 15:50. The frequency is 30 minutes, and the trip duration is about one hour.
From Hangzhou
By coach:
1. Take a coach to Hengdian from Hangzhou South Bus Station. The bus is scheduled to run at 6:50, 8:00, 9:50, 10:50, 13:30, 14:10, 16:50, and 17:50. Duration of trip is about 2.5 hours and ticket fare is CNY 64.
2. Take a coach at Hangzhou Tourist Dispatch Center (Huanglong Sports Center) to Hengdian. The bus runs at 8:00, 10:00, and 16:30. Trip lasts about 2.5 hours costing CNY 60.
3. At Xiaoshan Airport, direct coaches run to Hengdian at 10:20, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 16:30, 17:30, 18:40 and 20:00. Trip lasts 2.5 hours costing CNY 70.
By train:
Both bullet and ordinary trains are available to Yiwu and there are lots of departures per day. Duration for bullet trains is about 40 minutes and ticket fare is CNY 84.5 for a first class seat and CNY 50 for a second class seat. For ordinary trains, duration ranges from 1-2 hours and ticket fare is around CNY 105 for a soft sleeper and CNY 70 for a hard sleeper. Upon arrival, take bus K805 to Jiangdong Passenger Station and then take a coach to your destination.
From Shanghai
By coach:
1. Take a coach to Dongyang at General Long-distance Bus Station for CNY 104. The bus is available at 7:30, 9:00, 13:30, 13:50 and 16:10. The duration is about 4 hours. Upon arrival, change to a coach to Hengdian for CNY 6. The duration is about 20 minutes, and the frequency is 10 minutes.
2. Or take a coach at South Passenger Station to Dongyang. The schedules are at 8:15, 9:33, 14:05, 14:39 and 16:53. Duration is about 4 hours and ticket fare is also CNY 104. Upon arrival, change to a coach to your destination.
By train:
Take a train to Yiwu. 27 bullet trains depart from Hongqiao Railway Station each day from 06:30 to 18:33; duration is about 1.5-2 hours and ticket fare is CNY 201.5 for a first class seat and CNY 123 for a second class seat. 26 ordinary trains are available at South Railway Station from 05:41 to 23:30 with duration ranges from 2.5-5.5 hours; ticket fare is CNY 140.5 for a soft sleeper and CNY 92.5 for a hard sleeper. Upon arrival, take bus K805 to Jiangdong Passenger Station and then take a coach to your destination.
How to Get Around:
By Sightseeing Bus:
The bus is available from 8:00 to 16:30 with the duration of 30 minutes. But there is no departure at 12:00. Ticket fare is CNY 1. The route is listed below.
1. Line A: Galaxy Hotel- Tourism Building- International Trade Building- Movie Star Hotel- Wansheng Building of Movie Star Hotel- Ming and Qing Folk Houses- Fantasy Valley- Palace of Emperor Qin- VIP Building- Riverside Scenes- Chinese Cultural Garden- Guangzhou Street and Hong Kong Street, Ming and Qing Palaces- back to Galaxy Hotel
2. Line B: Wanhao Hotel- Wansheng Building of Movie Star Hotel- Movie Star Hotel- International Trade Building- Tourism Building- Galaxy Hotel- Guangzhou Street and Hong Kong Street, Ming and Qing Palace- Chinese Cultural Garden-Riverside Scenes- VIP Building- Palace of Emperor Qin- Fantasy Valley- Ming and Qing Folk Houses- back to Wanhao Hotel
By City Bus:
The bus is available from 7:00 to 17:30; duration is 10 minutes and ticket fare is CNY 1. The route is listed below.
Houling Hill (Tourist Service Center)- West Hill (Gasoline Station)- Lingnan Hotel- Ming and Qing Palaces- Guangzhou Street and Hong Kong Street- Rocky Grotto- Golf Course- Galaxy Hotel- Tourism Building- International Trade Building- Ming and Qing Folk Houses- Holiday Resort- Fantasy Valley- Palace of Emperor Qin- Riverside Scenes
By Taxi:
The taxi is available from 6:30 to 23:00. CNY 8 will be charged for 2 kilometers or below, and CNY 2 will be charged for every kilometer thereafter (One kilometer is about 0.6 mile).
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