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!
Hengdian Yuanmingyuan Summer Garden is amazing. Stepping into it, as if passing through time and space. Its architecture is magnificent and perfectly reproduces the historical style. Pavilions are scattered, and the carved beams and paintings are exquisite. The lake is blue and rippling, complementing the surrounding scenery. Here, you can feel the majesty of the royal gardens, and you can appreciate the beauty of the gracefulness of the water town in the south of the Yangtze River.
It is worth a visit. I played Dream Valley + Ming and Qing Dynasty Palace + Qin Palace + Qingming Shanghetu. The children are super happy to play in Dream Valley. Other attractions are recommended to understand the relevant history in advance when visiting, otherwise they will feel very tired. Walk 2w steps every day
I went to Hengdian for the third time. The hotel environment booked this time was good, just a little far from the attractions. The tickets bought are included in several attractions. The most interesting Dream Valley and Dream Bund have many projects to play, and the performance is also very exciting!
Very recommended, very fun, the program is superb, the staff is very warm, today is very hot, the staff sent a fan to us, this move is very intimate, the service of the film and television city is still very powerful, such hot weather, the staff is also very hard.
The building is very atmospheric, very spectacular, the re-engraved Beijing Forbidden City, it is recommended that everyone come and see it, the different feeling, there are many programs inside, and you can meet the emperor and queen, the ladies... It really seems to have crossed.
As a tourist who has visited Hengdian three times, I have to say that I have met the annual card late. I used to choose the hotel + attraction package model. I didn't expect the annual card to be so fragrant. It is really late to meet and hate. It is highly recommended! Very good value for money, go there in the future, it is convenient and cost-effective!
There are discounts for booking tickets in Trip.com , 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.
I was in a hurry to visit Hengdian this time (for Chengyi), mainly to punch in, because the next afternoon to catch the plane. The ticket I bought was to choose three attractions. I only went to the Qin Palace and Qingming Shanghetu in the morning. I originally wanted to go to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. There was not enough time to waste a attraction. I will go again next time.