The Forbidden City is too crowded to queue up, so you can go to Hengdian, where you can book the entire Forbidden City replica
Hengdian's miniature version of the Forbidden City is a 1:1 reproduction used as a filming location. TV dramas such as 'Empresses in the Palace', 'Palace', and 'Scarlet Heart' were all filmed here.
⛰【Travel Tips】
📍Detailed address: Huan Cheng North Road, Hengdian Town, Dongyang City, Jinhua, Zhejiang Province
🚗Transportation Tips:
Long-distance bus
There are direct buses to Hengdian from Hangzhou, with a total journey of about 2-3 hours.
1. There are direct buses to Hengdian temporary bus station from Hangzhou South Bus Station, with a fare of 64 yuan. The early bus from Hangzhou to Hengdian is at 6:50, and the last bus from Hengdian to Hangzhou is at 17:40.
2. There are direct buses to Hengdian temporary bus station from Hangzhou Tourism Distribution Center (Huanglong Sports Center). The early bus from Hangzhou to Hengdian is at 8:00, and the last bus from Hengdian to Hangzhou is at 15:30.
It takes about 4 hours to travel from Shanghai.
There are direct buses to Hengdian from the long-distance bus terminal at the north square of Shanghai Railway Station, with the early bus from Shanghai to Hengdian at 9:00, and the last bus from Hengdian to Shanghai at 16:00.
Transportation within Hengdian Film and Television City
There are tourist buses running between the scenic spots in Hengdian Film and Television City, with a bus every 15 minutes, and the fare is 3 yuan/person. You can also take a pedicab, with prices ranging from 10 to 20 yuan depending on the route, and bargaining is possible. Additionally, if you stay at designated partner hotels of Hengdian Film and Television City, there are free shuttle buses to the various scenic spots.
🕙Opening hours: 08:00-16:30
💰Ticket price: 180 yuan
🌟Highlights:
1. The construction techniques of the Ming and Qing dynasties' royal architecture, combined with the unique construction methods of the film and television city, imitate the rituals of the Tang, Song, Yuan, and other periods, and incorporate the architectural style of the Republic of China, bringing together four major architectural series: imperial palaces, royal gardens, princely mansions, and hutong residences, authentically reproducing the official and civilian residences, market shops, and palace facades of various historical periods in Yanjing.
2. The golden and splendid imperial palaces, the naturally formed garden lakes, the magnificent dragon and phoenix eaves, and the grand imperial palace square become a great place for visitors to explore the deep palace, seek the past, and admire the ancient capital of a thousand years.
📌Little Tips:
1. Tour routes:
Central axis tour route: Daming Gate — Imperial Road — Chang'an Street — Huabiao — Jinshui River, Imperial Road Bridge — Chengtian Gate — Wumen — Taihe Gate — Taihe Hall Square — Great Bronze Vats — Taihe Hall Danbi — Taihe Hall — Qianqing Gate and Qianqing Gate Square — Qianqing Palace front road and east and west corridor rooms — Qianqing Palace — Jiaotai Hall — Half Dou — Kunning Palace — Shenwu Gate
East area tour route: Prince Gong's Mansion — Mansion Garden — Rear Courtyard Bao Yue Tower — Li Guangjian's Mansion — Yinan Hall — Prince Gong Yi Xin — Mansion Yamen — Princess Mansion — Ke Garden — Palace Market Street — Yongding Gate — Guangji Temple
West area tour route: Chuxiu Palace — Lijing Pavilion — Changyin Pavilion — Yue Shi Building — Guhua Pavilion — Shufang Studio and Shufang Studio Stage — Yiqing Book History — Changchun Palace — Tiyuan Hall — Taiji Hall — Yangxin Hall — Imperial Garden — Panlong Pavilion — Zao Hall and Chengrui Pavilion — Duixiu Mountain — Qin'an Hall — Yanhui Pavilion — Liubei Pavilion — Qianqiu Pavilion — Yangxing Studio — Nine Dragon Wall — Wuyu Field — Jiangxue Pavilion — Xihua Gate — Watchtower — Old Beijing Courtyard House
2. Performances
Forbidden Ceremony 9:0014:00
A large-scale live-action film stage play with the Forbidden City as the main background, telling the story of the Forbidden City's trials and tribulations over more than 580 years from its completion to the establishment of the People's Republic of China. The theater is located in the area from Xihua Gate to the Manchu and Han Imperial Feast area, with a building area of about 4,000 square meters and a total investment of more than 50 million. The program lasts for 40 minutes, with about 140 performers.
Eight Banners Horse Battle 10:00/13:00
With exciting live performances, it recreates the thrilling scene when Emperor Kangxi intimidated the Three Feudatories, and the prosperity of the Qing Dynasty, a dynasty on horseback. Classic plots, strict royal majesty, superb horsemanship, and thrilling horse battles will surely bring you great excitement and exhilaration. The horses kick up dust and sand, as if witnessing heroes competing in the Central Plains. The breathtaking equestrian stunts and extraordinary film elements make the wind follow the horses, and the heart follows the movement, bringing a rebirth-like thrill. Whether it's Kangxi or Ao Bai, Ruo Lan or Ming Yu, you can also experience the excitement of riding and controlling a horse.
Secret Play of the Qing Palace 11:00/15:00
When visiting Hengdian, one must experience the life of a drama crew. With the popularity of palace dramas today, 'Secret Play of the Qing Palace' is the top choice. The female director directs the scene live, showing how Wei Xiaobao and Princess Jianning bravely break into Ao Bai's mansion to steal the Forty-Two Chapters. The humorous and witty performance, the most direct visual effects, and the thrilling stunts take you to peek into the magical world of film. With the help of green screen keying film effects, the images are vividly reproduced. It allows you to appreciate the diverse life of the Qing palace, and while marveling at the program's fantasy, it also brings you laughter, so why not enjoy it!
I feel that the fare is expensive and not worth it. I went to Guangzhou Street and went out after a circle. If you punch in and take pictures, you can. I went to the Qin Palace and the Dream Bund. I thought this price included Dream Valley. I ran over and said that it did not include 😢.
The first time I came to Hengdian, I came to experience it with anticipation and excitement. I heard that Guangzhou Street Hong Kong Street at night was very fun, so we bought two tickets, and we and Hengdian actors and tourists felt the immersive group performance experience transfer, superb, The actors in Hengdian are also very dedicated, every action is particularly real, I hope I can have the opportunity to meet you again next time.
It is worth a visit, three attractions have been playing all day. I like the Qingming Shanghetu Scenic Area the most. The performance of Yuliang Yimeng is very exciting. The electric car rented by Qingming Shanghetu and Guangzhou Street in Hong Kong is time-saving and convenient.
Very good, the first choice for play, the scenery is pleasant, the children's paradise
I went to the Qin Palace, Qingming Shanghetu, Guangzhou Street Hong Kong Street. The Qin Palace building is magnificent. It is very good to walk into the Great Qin and the hero is better than the sword. The Qingming Shanghetu has a beautiful scenery, the scenic spot is not big, and the imperfect thing is that many houses are being renovated, which affects the experience. The dream of the Liangliang is good. The performance of Guangzhou Street Hong Kong Street is very ok, except for the general singing of the band.
There are discounts on Trip.com booking. Hengdian Film and Television City 2-day tour (choose 3 attractions + Dream Valley) package (older ticket) 349 yuan. We chose Qin Palace, Qingming Shanghetu and Yuanmingyuan Xinyuan (Chunyuan). It is recommended that you choose 4+1 when you have enough time. You can visit the New Yuanyuan (Xiayuan) of Yuanmingyuan. It costs 180 yuan to buy a ticket separately.
The package is very cost-effective. It is a bit tired after a day, but most of the programs are not delayed. It is recommended to go to the Qin Palace first, and then the Qingming Shanghetu (only a few hundred meters away), and then go to the Ming and Qing Dynasty Palace Garden. But this arrangement of the itinerary will miss the 3 o'clock performance of the Liang Yimeng. The rest basically did not miss...