# Hengdian travel guide (横店) Zhejiang Province · East China, China · 7 places Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/destinations/zhejiang/hengdian ## Quick itinerary - **Day 1:** Along the River During the Qingming Festival (Qingming Shanghe Tu) → Qin King's Palace → Dreamland Valley (Menghuan Valley) - **Day 2:** Ming and Qing Palace Gardens → Guangzhou Street ## The feel of the place - **China's Hollywood:** Hengdian is famous for its film and television studios. Over 1,200 films and TV productions have been shot here, including Hero, Curse of the Golden Flower, Painted Skin, The Opium War, and Mei Ren Tian Xia. ## The feel of the place ### Watching Shows Qin Palace, Qingming Shanghe Tu, Ming-Qing Palace Complex, Guangzhou Street, Hong Kong Street, and Dream Valley all stage multiple performances every day (check the Hengdian scenic area's official website for specific showtimes). Visiting in one day is enough to admire the architecture, but the shows are what make the ticket worthwhile. It is recommended to stay two days to enjoy the performances at each scenic area. ### Preparation and Information ### Language Hengdian belongs to Dongyang City, and the local dialect is Dongyang dialect. However, because film crews have been shooting here year-round and many extras come from all over the country, you will hear dialects from every corner of China. ### Climate and Best Time to Visit Hengdian has distinct four seasons. Spring and autumn are comfortable, while summer is hot. The best time to visit is March to November. In January, the weather is cold and Dream Valley enters a seasonal closure. Of course, if you are visiting for a favourite idol, your timing will depend on when that star is filming. ## Getting there & around ### Getting There ### By Air Hengdian has no airport. Travellers can fly to Xiaoshan Airport in Hangzhou, from which shuttle buses run directly to Hengdian. There are 11 buses a day, with a fare of ¥75. You can also fly to Yiwu and take a bus from Yiwu Commercial Trade Station to Hengdian. Buses run hourly, the trip takes about 30 minutes, and it is very convenient. The Hangzhou–Wenzhou High-Speed Railway, currently under construction, will be 331 km long. Once completed, Hengdian will enter the high-speed rail era. According to media reports, Hengdian High-Speed Railway Station is expected to open in the second half of 2024. ### By Road You can take a long-distance bus to Dongyang, then go to Dongyang West Passenger Station, where a bus leaves for Hengdian every 5 minutes. ### From Hangzhou ### From Shanghai ### From Yiwu ### Getting Around Within the Area Circular sightseeing buses run between the attractions and hotels in Hengdian, and they are free for guests staying at hotels belonging to the Hengdian Group. You can also take the tourist bus express line, which runs every 15 minutes for a fare of ¥1. Electric tricycles cost ¥15–20. - **Hangzhou Passenger Transport Center** — Buses to Hengdian depart from the Hangzhou Passenger Transport Center at 9:00 and 10:30 every day. The journey takes about 3 hours, and the ticket costs ¥80. - **Hangzhou South Bus Station** — Buses to Hengdian depart from Hangzhou South Bus Station every day at 6:50, 8:40, 12:00, 13:30, 14:50, and 16:50. The journey takes about 3 hours, and the ticket costs ¥75. - **Shanghai Long-Distance Bus Station** — Buses to Hengdian depart from Shanghai Long-Distance Bus Station every day at 14:15 and 15:05. The journey takes about 5 hours, and the ticket costs ¥105. - **Lingyun Light Rail Station** — From Yiwu's Lingyun Station, you can take the light rail directly to Ming-Qing Palace Station in Hengdian. The trip takes only about half an hour, and the fare is ¥10. The “Yiwu High-Speed Railway Station” stop on the light rail is still under construction. Once it opens, travelling from Yiwu to Hengdian will be even more convenient. ## Eat & drink Food from every corner of China can be found here. You can try Beijing hot pot lamb, Chongqing spicy hot pot, Xinjiang whole roast lamb and big plate chicken, and Taiwanese hand-grabbed pancakes. There are also many barbecue restaurants and street food stalls favoured by celebrities. In short, Hengdian has countless delicious foods waiting for you. - **Yongkang Meat Pancake** — A meat pancake shop highly recommended by He Rundong. (No. 20 Dudu South Street, Hengdian Town) ## Shopping Each Hengdian scenic area has its own specialty shopping street, such as the Hengdian Old Street in Dream Valley, the Underground Imperial City at Qin Palace, the Dasong Fang commercial street inside the Qingming Shanghe Tu scenic area, and the foreign goods street on Guangzhou Street and Hong Kong Street. The most bustling shopping street outside the scenic areas is Wansheng Street, which has all kinds of shops as well as local street food. ## Where to stay Hengdian has hotels in every category, from four-star hotels to youth hostels, catering to all types of travellers. However, hotel prices vary between weekdays and weekends or holidays. Generally, weekend prices rise by 15–20%. During national public holidays, when visitor numbers are especially high, accommodation costs rise even further, and rooms can sometimes be fully booked. It is therefore best to reserve your room in advance. ### Transport Within the Scenic Area 雁荡镇有很多车到雁荡山，景区内各景点之间都有公交车。如果10人左右，包车每天约¥400，也可包半天，算下来比坐公交车更方便一些。也可以与温州、雁荡山的地接社联系，这样在门票、车费上更经济一些。 - **Xinghe Hotel** — Affiliated with Hengdian World Studios, with convenient transport but average facilities. (88 Wansheng North Street, 0579-86011188/86547271) - **Wenzhou Overseas Travel Company** — - **Zhongqinglü Wencheng Holiday Travel Agency** — ## Things to see - **Along the River During the Qingming Festival (Qingming Shanghe Tu)** (★★★★): Admission ¥175; Opening hours 8:00–16:30 (winter); 8:00–17:00 (summer); Time needed 2–3 hours — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/qing-ming-shang-he-tu - **Qin King's Palace** (★★★★): Admission ¥185; Opening hours 8:00–17:00 (summer); 8:00–16:30 (winter); Time needed 2–3 hours — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/qin-king-s-palace - **Dreamland Valley (Menghuan Valley)** (★★★★): Admission ¥275; Opening hours 15：00—20：00; Time needed 2–3 hours — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/dreamland-valley-menghuan-valley - **Ming and Qing Palace Gardens** (★★★★): Admission ¥175; Opening hours 8:00–17:00 (summer); 8:30–16:30 (winter); Time needed 3–4 hours — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/ming-and-qing-palace-gardens - **Guangzhou Street and Hong Kong Street Scenic Area** (★★★): Admission ¥175; Opening hours 13：00—21：00; Time needed 3–4 hours — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/guangzhou-street-and-hong-kong-street-scenic-area - **Dream Bund Film and TV Theme Park** (★★★): Admission ¥190; Opening hours 13：00—21：00; Time needed 2–3 hours — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/dream-bund-film-and-tv-theme-park - **New Yuanmingyuan Park** (★★★): Admission ¥175; Opening hours 8：00—17：00; Time needed 0.5–1 day — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/new-yuanmingyuan-park --- Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), pp. 1227–1233. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.