Hengdian World Studios is located in Hengdian Town, Dongyang City, Jinhua, Zhejiang Province. Rated as a national 5A-level tourist attraction, it is widely nicknamed “China’s Hollywood” and recognized as the world’s biggest comprehensive film & TV production base.
Construction began in 1996 to build Guangzhou Street for the movie *The Opium War*. Over decades, it has developed more than 20 large shooting parks recreating scenes from different dynasties and eras. The most famous scenic spots are Qin Palace, Ming and Qing Palatial Garden, Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival, Guangzhou & Hong Kong Street, Dream Bund and New Yuanmingyuan Palace.
Hundreds of movies and TV dramas are shot here every year. Travellers can admire full-scale replica ancient buildings, enjoy grand live theatrical performances, and even catch real film crews at work. It perfectly combines film industry sightseeing, immersive cultural experience and theme park entertainment, becoming one of China’s most popular cultural tourism destinations.