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No. 58, Wansheng South Street, Hengdian Town, Dongyang, Zhejiang Province, China
the largest live-action shooting base in China
Hengdian World Studios (横店影视城), also known as Hengdian Film and Television City, often referred to as China’s Hollywood, is one of the largest and most influential film and television production centers in China. Located in Hengdian Town, Dongyang, Zhejiang Province, it has become a major hub for the film and television industry, attracting both domestic and international productions.
Hengdian World Studios is more than just a film studio—it's a cultural landmark in China, serving as both a production hub for Chinese historical and epic dramas and a tourist destination for those interested in the magic of film-making. It has earned the title of China’s Hollywood due to its massive scale, impressive sets, and pivotal role in China’s entertainment industry. Whether you're a film buff, a lover of Chinese history, or just someone looking for a unique cultural experience, Hengdian is a fascinating place to visit or learn about.
It is a shooting site of blockbuster films, representing the magnificent imperial palace of the Qin Empire. The Palace of Emperor Qin was built in 1997 for filming The Emperor and the Assassin by director Chen Kaige with the Xianyang Palace, the main palace of the imperial palace of the Qin Dynasty, as its prototype. It is also the shooting site of a number of films and TV series.
Palace of Ming and Qing Dynasties is a shooting site of TV series set in the Qing Dynasty. Palace of Ming and Qing Dynasties truthfully reproduces the government buildings, folk dwellings, shops and imperial palaces of Yenching at different times in history by referring to the architectural style of imperial palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and integrating with different architectural types covering imperial palaces, imperial gardens, mansions of princes, government offices in feudal China, Hutong and folk dwellings. This is where hot films and TV series were filmed, such as The Legend of Zhen Huan.
The scenes of the painting Qing Ming Shang He Tu can bring you back to thousands of years ago. Based on Riverside Scenes During the Qingming Festival, a masterpiece by painter Zhang Zeduan in the Song Dynasty, Qing Ming Shang He Tu is built based on the social background and customs of the Northern Song Dynasty. It is the filming location of Chinese Paladin.
Guangzhou Street and Hong Kong Street was built for shooting the film The Opium War directed by Xie Jin in 1996. Guangzhou Street and Hong Kong Street represent the scenes of Guangzhou and Hong Kong around 1840, it has become a popular filming location of spy dramas and dramas about the War of Resistance Against Japan, such as The Disguiser.
New Yuanmingyuan in Hengdian World Studios consists of spring, summer, autumn and winter palaces. It is built according to the Yuanmingyuan in Beijing. At the New Yuanmingyuan, you can know about the stories and history of Yuanmingyuan of China.
Hengdian has become a small "film city" with multiple studios, workshops, and training programs for aspiring filmmakers, actors, and crew. It has helped create a large local industry centered on the film and TV production business, providing employment for thousands of people.
While Hollywood is globally renowned as the epicenter of the film industry, Hengdian World Studios is known for its focus on historical epics and traditional Chinese themes. It’s a reflection of China’s rich cultural heritage and serves as a production hub for films and TV shows that celebrate Chinese history, culture, and mythology.
Hollywood is primarily a global production hub, focusing on a wide variety of genres, from action blockbusters to indie films and comedies, with an emphasis on international distribution.
Hengdian, on the other hand, is primarily focused on Chinese cinema and television, and it has positioned itself as a major player in the Chinese-language entertainment market.
The palaces, gardens and buildings at Hengdian World Studios provide you best background of your pictures. You can wear the characteristic clothes of different dynasties of China and take photos at Hengdian World Studios.
If you know about the films and television of China, Hengdian World Studios is the best place to know more about the production of films and television of China. Hengdian World Studios is the filming location of many outstanding television and film works of China.
Best time to visit Hengdian World Studios is March to October with pleasant weather.
To get to Hengdian World Studios from Hangzhou, you can take the high-speed train to Jinhua South Station, take the subway to the Palace of Ming and Qing Dynasties Station, then take taxi to the Hengdian Studios.
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