HENGDIAN
Monumental Qin-dynasty palace set at Hengdian World Studios

Hengdian

Zhejiang, China

Here to Dream

Explore full-scale architectural settings spanning thousands of years at the world’s largest film and television production base.

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01 Qin Palace · First frame

A Stage For Everyone,
Where You Become The Story.

Aerial panorama of Hengdian and its surrounding mountains

Visitor voices

Seen through
their eyes.

Independent travellers describe Hengdian as cinematic in scale, rich in C-drama recognition and worth returning to.

Solo traveller · 2025
“The size and scope of Chinese Hollywood is beyond your imagination.”
Catherine S · Tripadvisor ↗ C-drama traveller · 2024
“Overall a great experience and would do it again!”
MamaKTran · Tripadvisor ↗ Family visitor · 5/5
“It was quite fun, better than I expected.”
Trip.com visitor · Circus City ↗

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Signature destinations

Choose your world.

Choose a scenic area to reveal its defining architecture, atmosphere and photo-ready experiences. Major live productions are gathered in a dedicated performance guide below.

01 · The worlds of the screen

Hengdian World Studios Resort

Five cinematic destinations move from ancient empires and Song-dynasty streets to southern port cities and a spectacular night-time world.

01 · Qin dynasty screen world

Qin Palace

Inspired by Xianyang Palace, this monumental Qin world rises beyond high walls and a ninety-nine-step approach. Its ceremonial scale and immersive attractions evoke the force of China’s first unified empire.

Grand architecture at Qin Palace
Monumental approach

City Gate & Processional Way

A broad ceremonial avenue leads towards the palace gates, revealing the order, symmetry and monumental scale of the Qin screen world.

Qin palace architecture at Qin Palace
Imperial architecture

Qin Palace Complex

Layered halls, fortified walls and richly coloured façades recreate the visual language of China’s first imperial dynasty.

Ceremonial square inside Qin Palace
Palace scale

Ceremonial Square

Monumental steps, open courtyards and axial architecture reveal the scale of the Qin screen world.

02 · Circus & family adventure

Hengdian World Circus City

The neon-lit Paramount ballroom, vintage trams and the Garden Bridge recreate the atmosphere of Shanghai in the 1920s and 1930s, while two dedicated family play areas add a lively, child-friendly dimension.