HENGDIAN
Monumental Qin-dynasty palace set at Hengdian World Studios

Hengdian

Zhejiang, China

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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 ↗

Short excerpts from independent traveller reviews. Opinions belong to the individual reviewers.

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.

Colourful streets at Hengdian World Circus City
Amusement park

Colourful Circus

Playful design, vivid lighting and lively public spaces establish the destination’s family-friendly character.

Old Shanghai streets at Hengdian World Circus City
Period streets

Old Shanghai

Shikumen façades and nostalgic streets preserve the destination’s cinematic metropolitan character.

Waterfront and tram district at Hengdian World Circus City
City icons

Waterfront & Tram

Classic transport, waterfront architecture and immersive attractions extend the experience beyond the circus arena.

03 · Spring & Summer Gardens

New Yuanming Park

This guide features Spring Garden and Summer Garden, the two areas currently open to visitors: one shaped by classical Chinese landscapes, the other by Chinese and European architectural traditions.

Spring · Classical Chinese gardens

Spring Garden

Classical Chinese garden design unfolds through palaces, pavilions, lakes and winding corridors, balancing refined Jiangnan scenery with a grand imperial character.

Imperial courtyard architecture in Spring Garden at New Yuanming Park
Imperial detail

Courtyard Architecture

Richly painted beams, red columns and carved stone steps reveal the garden’s ceremonial character.

Lakeside palace and bridge in Spring Garden at New Yuanming Park
Waterside panorama

Lakeside Palace

Golden roofs and an arched bridge mirror across the lake in one of Spring Garden’s defining views.

Palace seen through monumental gates in Spring Garden at New Yuanming Park
Framed view

Through the Palace Gates

Monumental doors and a formal axis turn the arrival into a composed cinematic frame.

04 · Leisure & wellness

Sunny Spring Valley Resort

A mountain-framed resort combining hot-spring wellness, water recreation and ecological sightseeing, with Changlefang’s period lane adding a Han–Tang-inspired cultural touch.

Wellness escape

Three official resort zones.

The resort combines a Comprehensive Service Area and a Hot Spring Area with Changlefang, a Han–Tang-inspired cultural lane for dining, strolling and photographs.

Interior service area at Sunny Spring Valley Resort
Resort services

Comprehensive Service Area

Arrival, guest services and supporting facilities provide a convenient starting point for the hot-spring visit.

Outdoor hot-spring pools at Sunny Spring Valley Resort
Hot-spring wellness

Hot Spring Area

Distinctive pools set within the mountain landscape form the core of the resort’s wellness experience.

Lantern-lined Changlefang period street
Han–Tang period lane

Changlefang

A Han–Tang-inspired cultural lane with period architecture, dining and rest spaces creates a distinctive setting for strolling and photographs.

Live on a grand scale

The stage is
part of the journey.

Explore thirteen productions across Hengdian. Every show below is presented as a full feature with its own story and a photograph verified for that specific performance.

The First Emperor's Coronation coronation performance at Qin Palace
Qin Palace

The First Emperor's Coronation

A ceremonial procession of imperial guards, banners and court ritual unfolds across the palace steps, turning the monumental Qin setting into a living coronation scene.

Dragon Emperor's Arrival attraction at Qin Palace
Qin Palace

Dragon Emperor's Arrival

A 4D ride blends moving vehicles, physical sets, projection and special effects into a fast-moving journey through the legend and imagination of the Qin empire.

Scamming Over the Qin Empire performance at Qin Palace
Qin Palace

Scamming Over the Qin Empire

A flying-theatre experience pairs a vast dome screen with motion seating, carrying visitors above battlefields, mountains and the sweeping story of Qin unification.

Echoes of Qin and Han performance at Qin Palace
Qin Palace

Echoes of Qin and Han

Stage drama, dance, costume and multimedia pull the audience into a dreamlike passage through Qin and Han history—part historical pageant, part time-travel fantasy.

Horseback Battle performance at Ming and Qing Palace
Ming and Qing Palace

Horseback Battle

Thundering cavalry, mounted combat and weapon choreography charge across the arena in a live equestrian stunt show built around speed, precision and battlefield spectacle.

Majesty of the Forbidden City imperial ceremony performance
Ming and Qing Palace

Majesty of the Forbidden City

Court pageantry, ensemble dance and cinematic stage effects bring imperial ceremony to life in a production framed by the scale and splendour of the palace world.

Dream of Bianliang performance at Qing Ming Shang He Tu
Qing Ming Shang He Tu

Dream of Bianliang

Chinese illusion, dance and acrobatics animate the people and stories of the celebrated riverside scroll, transforming Northern Song Bianliang into a vivid theatrical dream.

Action! - One Day Player performance at Qing Ming Shang He Tu
Qing Ming Shang He Tu

Action! - One Day Player

Take a role, listen for the director's cue and join a live shoot in the Song-dynasty streets. For one scene, sightseeing gives way to lights, camera—and your action.

Meet a Female Poet - Li Qingzhao performance at Qing Ming Shang He Tu
Qing Ming Shang He Tu

Meet a Female Poet - Li Qingzhao

Poetry, Song-dynasty atmosphere and audience interaction open a playful conversation with Li Qingzhao—where literary history feels less like a lecture and more like a chance encounter.

Gunpowder and Tides: A Coastal Stunt Spectacular performance at Guangzhou Street & Hong Kong Street
Guangzhou Street & Hong Kong Street

Gunpowder and Tides: A Coastal Stunt Spectacular

A waterfront action show combines stunt fighting, roaring vessels, water effects and sudden bursts of spectacle in a cinematic battle that unfolds at close range.

Performers in the In the Movies immersive movie experience
Guangzhou Street & Hong Kong Street

In the Movies

Follow actors through period streets as live scenes appear around corners and across balconies. The city set becomes a moving film, and the audience becomes part of the frame.

The Great Flash Flood performance at Dream Valley
Dream Valley

The Great Flash Flood: A Tribal Epic

Lightning, wind, water and large-scale stage effects build from an ominous storm into a spectacular flash flood, surrounding the audience with the force of a cinematic disaster scene.

Hengdian World Circus performance at Hengdian World Circus City
Hengdian World Circus City

Hengdian World Circus

International performers unite acrobatics, clowning, magic, dance and family entertainment on an immersive stage shaped by light, water and high-energy spectacle.

Show availability, content and times are subject to the latest official schedule.

Four distinctive stays

Stay close
to the story.

Choose from two film-inspired Rossyli stays, a landscaped resort retreat and the familiar comfort of an international hotel brand. Select a hotel below to explore one property at a time.

Film-inspired stay · Guangzhou Street

Hengdian Rossyli Hotel (Guangzhou Street Branch)

Set beside Guangzhou Street & Hong Kong Street, this themed hotel extends the cinematic atmosphere into the stay, with period-inspired rooms and direct access to one of Hengdian’s most atmospheric screen worlds.

Film-themed photo spot at Hengdian Rossyli Hotel (Guangzhou Street Branch)
Inside the screen world

Steps from the Street

Move easily between the hotel and the richly layered streets of the scenic area.

Lobby — Hengdian Rossyli Hotel (Guangzhou Street Branch)
Hotel lobby

A Cinematic Welcome

High ceilings, patterned tiles and vintage details bring the atmosphere of the screen world into the lobby.

Twin room — Hengdian Rossyli Hotel (Guangzhou Street Branch)
Immersive stay

Stay in Character

A distinctive interior creates a more memorable base for exploring Hengdian.

Travel made personal

Make Hengdian yours.

Every visit can be customised around your interests, travel dates, group type and arrival point—from C-drama escapes and private holidays to business and industry visits.

Create your own Hengdian story

From visitor
to storyteller.

Go beyond sightseeing through two participatory experiences that turn Hengdian’s locations, characters and film craft into stories you can enter.

Visitors creating a micro-movie in Hengdian's full-scale film settings
01 · Film participation

Make a Movie. Be an Actor.

Trade your visitor badge for a call sheet. Slip into costume, claim a role and bring a short scene to life on Hengdian’s cinematic streets. After a quick rehearsal and a few camera-ready takes, you leave with more than photos: a mini movie starring you.

  • Choose a story style and role that suits your group
  • Costumes, scenes and filming arrangements vary by package
  • Advance reservation is recommended for production support
Atmospheric Hengdian street setting for an immersive role-play mystery
02 · Story-led exploration

Solve a Mystery. Play a Character.

The set looks convincing. The suspects sound convincing. Unfortunately, so do your teammates. Take a character, follow clues through cinematic streets, question everyone with confidence and try to solve the case before the final reveal.

  • Combines role-play, puzzle solving and scenic-area exploration
  • Ideal for groups ready to investigate, improvise and accuse politely
  • Language support and available story themes should be confirmed in advance
Costumed NPC characters interacting with visitors
03 · Qing Ming Shang He Tu

Meet NPCs & Earn Your “Film Pay”

The Song-dynasty streets have residents—and some of them may put you to work. Chat with costumed characters, accept their wonderfully serious little missions and earn in-park “film pay”. One moment you are sightseeing; the next, Ruhua may have promoted you to supporting cast.

  • Keep an eye out for recognisable characters such as Ruhua
  • Missions and rewards may change with the day’s programme
  • Participation is subject to the latest on-site arrangements

Before you arrive

The practical edit.

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Getting here

Hengdian is in Dongyang, Zhejiang. International visitors commonly connect through Hangzhou or Yiwu, then continue by rail, airport coach, taxi or private transfer. Confirm the latest connection for your arrival date.

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Tickets & entry

Scenic areas are ticketed separately and combo packages vary. Carry your original passport and use the official channel for current opening hours, show schedules and passport-entry instructions.

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Payments & connectivity

Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with an international card before travel, and keep a physical bank card as backup. Arrange roaming or an eSIM that works in mainland China.

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Language

English service is available, but coverage varies by location. Save attraction names in Chinese, keep a translation app ready and request an English-speaking guide in advance for a deeper visit.

Panoramic night view of Hengdian World Studios beneath a glowing sunset

Your scene starts here

Ready for your close-up?

Use this guide to shortlist your worlds, then check current tickets, opening times and performances before booking.

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