[2024 Zhongmu ] Travel Guide for Unique Henan Land of Dramas (Updated Sep)
No.1 of Best Things to Do in Zhengzhou
Address:
河南省鄭州市中牟縣平安大道與廣信街交叉口西北角
Opening times:
Opens at 10:00-21:00Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 days
Phone:
4000001992
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Huayi Brothers Film Town, an excellent place for you to travel through time and experience the charm of the Republic of China. 🎥🏰
🎫Ticket Guide:
Full ticket: 100 yuan, all-day tour.
Night session: 70 yuan, entry after 3 pm, experience a different nightlife.
Ticket + Crossing Dehua Street: 158 yuan, a richer experience.
📍Location and Transportation:
Located in Zhongmu County, Zhengzhou City, it is recommended to drive by yourself, as it is difficult to get a taxi back to the hotel at night.
📸Photo Spots:
Costume Experience: There are many costume shops at the entrance of the park, where you can choose from cheongsam and Hanfu.
Photography Shop: Free photo taking, free 8-inch photo, larger sizes need to be purchased additionally.
🎭Must-see Performances:
"Assassination Action": A shocking visual experience on Movie Avenue.
"Film Character Show": Wonderful dance performance with million-level lighting effects.
"Battle Tai Chi": A large-scale Tai Chi-themed performance, not to be missed with a fireworks finale.
"Drama All the Way": Republic of China crossing experience, high-value NPC interaction, cheongsam song and dance show.
🌟Highly Recommended:
"Crossing Dehua Street": An audio-visual feast, the intertwining of family and national sentiments, and national righteousness, making people passionate.
🎵Evening Activities:
Music festival disco, fountain performance, enjoy the carnival night to the fullest.
⚠Notes:
It is difficult to get a taxi at night, so it is recommended to plan your return transportation in advance.
Zhengzhou Film Town is not only a journey through time but also a touch of the soul. Here, every place is a blockbuster, and every glance is history.
ElijahMacKay73
Only Henan has such a strong impact, listen to my real feelings
Hello everyone, your internet travel buddy 🍊 Orange City is online again
Here there are 21 theaters, 56 scenario spaces
Here you can feel the deep love for the land of Henan
Here there is also a group of people who sacrifice their small families for everyone
They will turn into gusts of wind and rain to water the wheat fields
They will also turn into grains of millet to nurture the entire land of China
Here, each of us is a Henan person
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📍Location: Only Henan·Drama Fantasy City, Zhengzhou, Henan Province
🚗Transportation: You can take 🚌s606 directly from Zhengzhou East and Sports Center, or take s605 from Zijingshan Station; you can also take the city rail 🚄 to Lvboyuan Station, and then take a taxi, which is also very convenient
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🚶♂️Recommended tour route
Entrance-Sorghum Field-Rammed Earth Wall-Qiantai-Henan's Soil-Chair Array-Li Family Village Tea Shop-Hongmiao School-I Am a Henan Person-Inverted Book Field-Earth Pit Courtyard
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The theater programs are arranged according to the daily schedule
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🎭Must-see plays
1⃣️Train Station Theater
With a moving performance, return to that day in 1942, a warehouse of grain, two brothers, millions of starving people, this is a story of pain and choice, you will also see the brilliance of humanity
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2⃣️Li Family Village Theater
This is the follow-up content of the train station, telling touching stories that happened in Li Family Village, follow the people in the village, return to that snowy night, and listen to the stories that happened that day
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3⃣️Fantasy City Theater
Dialogue with ancient people separated by thousands of years, experience grand and fantastic history, this is a visual feast
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4⃣️Old Courtyard
A very touching small theater, 28 minutes long, telling the story of a group of elderly people
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5⃣️Waiting Hall
Starting from the storage area of the waiting hall, look at these items that have lost their owners and the stories behind them
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6⃣️Other indoor and outdoor small theaters
There are a total of 21 theaters, especially recommended are Tianzi Drives Six, Li Family Village Tea Shop, Hongmiao School, Cao Cao's Wheat Field, if time is not enough, you can use a two-day ticket and continue watching the next day! Each one is very worthwhile
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📷Don't miss the photo spots
Pic 1⃣️Chair Array: An array composed of hundreds of chairs
Pic 2⃣️Sorghum Field: Sorghum fields taller than people
Pic 3⃣️4⃣️Fantasy City Panorama: The checkerboard shape looks very nice
Pic 5⃣️I Am a Henan Person: A must-visit check-in point
Pic 6⃣️Qiantai: Very sci-fi feeling, also looks great at night
Pic 7⃣️8⃣️Inverted Book Field: You can stand on the red carpet to take photos
Pic 1⃣️0⃣️Earth Pit Courtyard: Overlook the Fantasy City from upstairs, there are also many small shops
Pic 1⃣️1⃣️Henan's Soil: A huge stone tablet straight ahead from the entrance
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🍊Travel 𝙏𝙞𝙥𝙨
▪️The scenic area has free parking, storage, and hot water, the facilities are complete, the restrooms are also very clean, and there are many dining spots, no need to worry
▪️Some theaters are not suitable for children, pay attention before entering the theater
▪️There are too many plays😭 It is recommended to choose a two-day ticket to play slowly, because it is relatively far from the city center, you can stay at the "Only Theater Hotel" in the park, convenient for the next day's play
▪️Remember to get a map at the visitor center, the checkerboard layout is easy to understand with the map~
Ellie567_Foster
A theatrical journey through time and space.
🎭 Attraction introduction: Only Henan·Drama Fantasy City, a 622-acre city of drama, jointly created by Jianye Group and director Wang Chaoge, is China's first panoramic immersive drama theme park. It is not only a sea of drama, but also a cultural feast. 21 theaters and nearly 1,000 actors present the cultural history of the Central Plains from the Xia and Shang dynasties to the Republic of China, from painting to poetry.
🚗 Transportation strategy:
Out-of-town tourists can take the high-speed rail to Zhengzhou East Station, transfer to the intercity light rail to Green Expo Park Station, and then take a taxi to the destination.
Tourists in Zhengzhou city can take the S605 or S606 tourist bus directly to the destination.
Self-driving tourists can enjoy free parking service.
🗺️ Route strategy:
It is recommended to plan the time to watch the three main dramas "Fantasy City Theater", "Train Station Theater", and "Li Family Village Theater" in advance to avoid missing the highlights.
Small theater recommendations: Tianzi Driving Six, Old Warehouse, Li Family Village Tea Shop, etc., each theater has its own unique charm.
🍜 Food and accommodation information:
There is a Mai Lang Restaurant in the park, which offers various brand snacks at affordable prices.
There are a variety of accommodation options nearby, ranging from budget to luxury hotels.
📌 Other notes:
Wear comfortable shoes, because you will be "traveling" here all day.
Sun protection and hydration are important, although most of the time is indoors, but the beautiful scenery outdoors should not be missed.
🌈 In Only Henan·Drama Fantasy City, every step is history, every glance is culture. Get ready for your theatrical journey and let your soul experience an unprecedented cultural feast on this ancient and modern land!🎉
AQV. Ida 2136
Only Henan, Yu meets Henan
On a certain day last year, I saw the recommendation from Yangmao Yue, and thus planted a seed in my heart.
So this weekend's trip was less than 48 hours, with only Henan and the Henan Museum in the itinerary. I visited both places and felt very satisfied.
A day in Only Henan, at first my head was buzzing and I was a bit confused, but after entering, I rushed in without thinking (fortunately, I left a photo in the sorghum field at the entrance).
After entering the brick wall, it was as if I had entered a new world. Even now, after half a day at work, I am still immersed in it...
Let me talk about my feelings for the day. In the morning, I took a taxi from the Meilun Hotel near the National Exhibition Center. I left a little after eight, and unexpectedly, it was already a little after nine when I arrived there. I missed the first wave of popular shows. This was the biggest regret of this trip; I didn't get to see the Red Temple School, which I most wanted to visit. If you have the budget, you can buy a VIP ticket for 70 yuan, which also includes a sailor shirt.
I checked in at many small theaters that day, in the following order: Tianzi Jia Liu, Waiting Hall, Main Theater Train Station, Locomotive Hall, Past and Present Lives, Old Warehouse, Old Courtyard, Li's Teahouse, Sinking Years, and finally waited for the 8 o'clock light show.
The overall itinerary was fulfilling. During the hottest times, I watched shows indoors and took photos during the transitions.
If I had more time, I think it would be better to go slower. Additionally, the Red Temple that I missed will probably be the reason for my next visit.
Among the small theaters, apart from Past and Present Lives and Sinking Years, I highly recommend the others.
Phoenix~Foster
【Worth a Second Visit! Only Henan · Drama Fantasy City, Every Time It Brings Tears to My Eyes】
56 drama spaces, 21 theaters, Only Henan · Drama Fantasy City is truly a place filled with profound cultural connotations and endless emotions.
It carries the majestic spirit of the Yellow River, the profound heritage of the land, the life significance of grain, and the great mission of inheritance. It is not just a scenic spot, but a vivid epic of Henan's historical and cultural history, telling the vicissitudes and glory of the Central Plains, showcasing the resilience and wisdom of the Henan people.
✨Check-in Points:
1. The super spectacular Fantasy City, with a length of 328 meters on one side and a height of 15 meters, is a mountain made of 2000 tons of Yellow River sand. The four big characters "Only Henan" in the center make for super cool photos📷.
2. 56 mysterious spaces, each with unique scenes and arch designs, any random shot is a blockbuster.
3. 21 theaters hidden within, one of the largest and longest-running drama settlements in China, immersing you in the world of drama.
4. Earth Pit Courtyard, feel the unique living form and folk culture of Henan.
5. "I am a Henan Person" internet-famous wall, a must-check-in spot, super sense of belonging.
🌟Drama Recommendations:
1. "Li Family Village" 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Set against the backdrop of the 1942 famine, the story is super touching, deeply feeling the resilience and sacrifice of the Henan people.
2. "Train Station" 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨
The prequel to "Li Family Village", the plot is tight, taking you into those difficult years.
3. "Fantasy City Theater" 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
High-tech presentation of Henan's glorious historical culture, extremely shocking.
4. "Red Temple School" 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨
Full of nostalgia, returning to the campus of the 1980s.
5. "Li Family Village Teahouse" 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨
Light-hearted and humorous, making you laugh out loud.
💬Introduction and Historical Origins of Drama Fantasy City:
Only Henan · Drama Fantasy City is located in Zhengzhou, covering an area of 622 acres. It is a key project of category A in Henan Province, created by Jianye Group and director Wang Chaoge. With a chessboard layout, it revolves around the themes of "Yellow River, Land, Grain, Inheritance", telling the story of the Yellow River and passing on the Yellow River culture. It officially opened to the public in 2021 and has now become a popular check-in spot.
Every time you come to Only Henan · Drama Fantasy City, it feels like a spiritual baptism, bringing tears to your eyes. Dear friends, you must come to experience this unique charm, and I believe you will be deeply moved by it💕.
Jasper_Blackthorne+76
Only Henan is truly amazing!
When you return, you will still be young.
Only Henan, the most Chinese (I'm not making this up, it's written by Mr. Qin Shuo)
Deep affection, only Henan!
Guests come from Heluo, roots in the Central Plains, when the rivers and mountains are unified, the rise of China begins!
Yesterday's Henan, the bloodline of China; today's Henan, tomorrow's China.
Henan is a place that says 'center'.
The day the Central Plains rise, China will soar!
Henan, Henan, south of the Yellow River, profound Henan, suffering Henan, mighty Henan, glorious Henan.
Henan, creating mountains, creating rivers, creating China.
Henan can actually have more cultural self-respect and self-confidence!
Only Henan, every brick and tile here is an epic; only Henan, every branch and leaf here has a story.
Go out and find yourself.
Zhengzhou Trip - Only Henan
Only Henan. It should be the Nth time.
It's like a process of tracing roots.
From ancient times to the present. Bit by bit, breaking in, bit by bit, understanding, bit by bit, being shocked, bit by bit, thoughts flying.
Li Jia Village Theater.
Every time I watch it, I still end up in tears.
The continuation of life is the sacrifice of generation after generation.
It is also a series of choices we face at each stage.
Generation after generation, each with different missions, but each generation strives desperately to pave the way for the next.
It feels like the weight of life is very heavy.
Tianzi Jia Liu Theater.
When the phrase 'Great kindness does not need to be thanked' is spoken.
I still get teary-eyed.
'Remember', this word, is scorching hot, yet so small and insignificant.
Just because of 'remember', we cannot resign.
Just because of 'remember', we cannot be heartless.
Just because of 'remember', we will 'remember' for a lifetime.
The wheels of history are like a long scroll engraved over many years. Our 'remembering' is the 'bloodline' engraved deep in our souls, once awakened, it surges endlessly.
The play performed in the form of a drama.
Besides the actors' skills, the compactness of the play, the depth of the content, and the thought-provoking implications allow our hearts to touch the bottom, with a reverence for history and a more pragmatic reflection on the future.
The baptism of art, I think, is sometimes the mainstay that supports a rich vitality.
It will allow you to sing 'As long as the heart is there, the dream is there, there is still true love between heaven and earth. Look at success and failure with grandeur, it's just starting over again.' even in the lowest valleys.
If, in this world, you are left with only yourself for company, at least there is still strength within to encourage yourself to stand up again. This is the silent and subtle power of art.
Only when we are sufficiently abundant can our hearts be strong enough.
Night. With a slight cool breeze.
Being with a lover is romantic.
Sometimes, being with friends is also a kind of comfortable romance.
Watching a play together, being shocked together, queuing together, crying together, laughing together, being happy together, walking through a certain moment of a certain day or night together—lengthening the shadows, making the moonlight bright, illuminating the way home.
ExcursionExpedition
Only Henan Drama Fantasy City
【Environment Description】
Blue sky, yellow earth, and green wheat fields,
You will wander through one rammed earth maze after another,
Dappled tree shadows cast on deep circular arches,
Rectangular grids arranged on tall rammed earth walls.
A broken zither embedded in the ruins,
The layered sense of geometric elements,
The light and shadow effects formed by the staggered spaces,
Minimalist modernist design,
Large areas of Henan's characteristic yellow,
And the music 'Only Henan' looping in the air...
【Park Services】
Free luggage storage at the entrance,
And pet storage too,
Friendly and polite staff,
Including every uncle and aunt at their posts,
Civilized viewing slogans everywhere,
The Mai Lang Restaurant with a variety of food at reasonable prices,
Clean and tidy restrooms at regular intervals...
Go out and find yourself.
Go to the family in Henan only! Be sure to see my most comprehensive guide on the entire network!
"Only Henan·Drama Fantasy City" Travel Guide
🎟️ Tickets:
First come, first served, grab your tickets in advance!
1-day ticket: 1 major drama + small plays
2-day pass: 3 major dramas + small plays, unlimited entry for 2 days!
🕒 Time:
10:00 - 21:00, free luggage storage, awesome!
Drama Guide:
21 dramas, 700 minutes, can't finish in 2 days!
Remember to check the time, don't be late, and don't leave halfway!
Recommended dramas: Train Station, Li Family Village, Fantasy City
Highly rated small theaters: Waiting Hall, Old Courtyard, Li Family Village Teahouse
📸 Photo Spots:
1. Entrance: like a gateway through time
2. Red Temple School: back to childhood classroom
3. Qiantai: cyberpunk style, very cool
4. I am a Henan person: Loess Plateau, down-to-earth
5. Fudou Bookstore: cross street full of national style
6. I want to go home: cracked wall, very magical
7. Next to the waiting hall: small shop, full of nostalgia
🍽️ Food and Accommodation:
Food: Wheat Wave Restaurant, available in major food cities
Accommodation: Only·Theater Hotel, comfortable and convenient, includes tickets and breakfast!
🚗 Transportation:
Take bus S605/S606 from the city center, or take a taxi from Xinzheng International Airport, direct!
Take bus S606 from Zhengzhou East High-speed Railway Station, also accessible!
Tips:
1. Wear comfortable shoes, as you will walk 40,000 steps!
2. Bring a power bank, keep your phone charged!
3. Prepare cash, some places may not accept mobile payments.
Now that you have this super comprehensive guide, go to "Only Henan·Drama Fantasy City" and start your magical journey!
HannesLaine
One-day tour in Zhengzhou "Only Henan"
Family members😜, I recently went to Only Henan in Zhengzhou, and it was simply amazing🤩!
This is not just a place to take photos📸, but a treasure land that tells stories through art🎨.
Many people online say it takes a whole two-day tour to see all of "Only Henan", but I think it's quite enough to watch the three main plays in one day👏. You can watch the small theaters as you wish, so you won't get too tired. Watching plays for two consecutive days can be a bit overwhelming😅.
The great famine in Henan in 1942, 30 million people suffered, and 3 million people starved to death, it was truly tragic😭.
The first play I watched was "Train Station🚉", and the storyline was incredibly coherent🎯. It tells the touching story of a Henan soldier who opened the granary to save the people and ultimately sacrificed his life. Many girls at the scene were crying their hearts out😭, and the men also had tears in their eyes😢.
"Li Family Village" follows "Train Station🚉", telling the story after the granary was opened. The elders were willing to freeze to death🥶 to leave seeds and food for their children. Through generations of efforts, the descendants made the "wheat seeds" take root and grow into wheat. Birds🐦 carried the wheat grains and scattered them all over the world🗺. I guess the director is implying that the spirit of hope and selflessness of the Henan people has been passed on to the world🤔.
The last play I watched was "Magic City", which tells the achievements of historical figures related to Henan. They wanted to leave something for future generations, and the descendants realized cross-time communication with their ancestors👽. The stage design and lighting of this theater were simply top-notch👍, among the best in the country👏. The stage consists of 13 lifting platforms, and 5 of them can rotate and lift simultaneously. Can you imagine that😱? The lighting and stage design were truly worth the investment, and the stage alone was worth the ticket price💰.
No matter how I describe it, I can't fully express the excitement and emotion I felt while watching the plays😭. As a person from Sichuan, I felt this way, I can't imagine how the older generation of Henan people would feel😢!
Highly recommend "Only Henan"👏! But it's best for kids to be above the third grade to understand it, otherwise, they might not get it😅! Family members, go and check it out👀!
Rei - Onigiri
Domestic travel for half a year, the only place that made me want to cry, quickly bookmark it
This year I visited many scenic spots, and finally in Zhengzhou, I found a particularly stunning place - "Only Henan·Drama Fantasy City".
It took seven years to build this utopia, using 56 grids to fit the entire Henan inside.
What initially attracted me was the rammed earth wall filled with Henan place names, the large characters "I am a Henan person" and the magical chair array🪑. It wasn't until I watched one drama performance after another that I realized what truly moved me were the stories of Henan people and the heavy history of joy and sorrow.
Many people come into "Only Henan" with smiles and leave with tears.
Here is the guide I summarized after walking 20,000 steps, sharing it with you:
1️⃣ How to get there
🚗 Self-driving: Navigate to "Only Henan Drama Fantasy City", the parking lot is very large.
🚄 Public transportation: Take the train to Zhengzhou Station or Zhengzhou East Station, then take bus s605 or s606.
2️⃣ About tickets
🎫 1-day ticket, choose 1 out of 3 main theaters, any small theater;
🎫 2-day ticket, you can watch all 3 main theaters, any small theater.
The scenic area is open from 10:00 to 21:00, it is recommended to arrive at 9:30, queue up and go straight to the show you want to see.
3️⃣ Recommended shows
✔️ The three main theaters are "Train Station", "Li Family Village", and "Fantasy City". If you buy a 2-day ticket, it is recommended to watch all; if you only choose one, it would be "Li Family Village" which made many people cry, telling the touching story of Li Family Village during the famine years in Henan, striving to survive for the next generation.
✔️ Among the 18 small theaters, I recommend: "Tianzi Jia Liu Ruins Pit", "Su Shi's Henan", "Cao Cao's Wheat Field", "Hongmiao School", "Li Family Village Teahouse", each has its own characteristics, worth watching.
4️⃣ Theater viewing guide
💡 Be sure to check the time of each show on the "Only Henan" mini program, plan your schedule in advance, watching 1 main theater + four or five small theaters in one day is more reasonable.
💡 Queue up at least half an hour in advance for small theaters, otherwise it is easy to be full. For example, the popular "Hongmiao School" only accommodates 150 people, it is recommended to queue up 1 hour in advance.
5️⃣ Photo spots
These are some great photo spots: rammed earth wall, Henan's soil, I am a Henan person, chair array, Qian stage, road signs, Fudou book field.
6️⃣ Tips for accommodation & dining
🏨: It is recommended to stay in hotels or homestays near the scenic area, it is also convenient to take a taxi.
🥘: Lunch and dinner can be eaten at the Mai Lang Restaurant in the scenic area, affordable and with a variety of choices.
After watching the light show of Qian stage and Kun stage at 8 pm, don't forget to take a look at the "Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival" on the outer wall before leaving, it is super shocking❗️
Spending a whole day here, I traveled through the Tang and Song dynasties, the Republic of China, and the 80s and 90s... It felt like I had a dream of "Only Henan", and when I woke up, I was moved by this land.
I will go again, after all, such a special experience, really only Henan has.
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SKY. Eva 38
Only in Henan•Drama Fantasy City—Experience the unique charm of theatrical culture
Only Henan·Drama Fantasy City is China's first panoramic immersive drama theme park. Stepping into the Fantasy City is like traveling through an ancient and mysterious time and space, touching the thickness and exquisiteness of Chinese civilization.
1. Exquisite Architecture
As soon as I entered the scenic area, I was attracted by the unique architectural style and atmosphere here. Every corner of the scenic area is carefully designed, integrating elements of Henan's historical culture, making one feel as if they are in a huge theater. The architecture here is not just a background, but also a part of the story.
2. Theatrical Enjoyment
Henan is divided into three major theaters 'Comedy Fantasy City', 'Train Station', and 'Li Family Village', and eighteen small theaters. The most astonishing is undoubtedly the performances in the theaters. Each performance integrates elements of modern technology and traditional drama, bringing a shocking audio-visual experience. It perfectly combines sound, light, electricity, and water to reproduce the historical changes of Henan over thousands of years. From the glory of the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties to the prosperity of the Tang, Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties, each historical segment unfolds vividly before your eyes, as if returning to that glorious era.
During the process of watching the plays, the exquisite performances of the actors deeply immersed me. Their movements, expressions, and lines are full of vitality, as if I had also become a part of the characters in the play. Especially when the waters of the Yellow River surged down from the stage, the shocking visual effect and the surging sense of history made one's heart swell with emotion.
3. Rich Experience
In addition to theatrical performances, there are also a wealth of interactive experience projects within the Fantasy City. You can participate in ancient handicraft making, experience the fun of pottery; or stroll through the ancient streets, taste traditional snacks, and feel the strong local atmosphere.
4. Profound Feelings
Henan·Drama Fantasy City is not only a feast for the eyes and ears but also a purification of the soul. Here, I deeply felt the profoundness of Chinese culture and was deeply impressed by the history and culture of the land of Henan. When leaving, my heart was filled with reverence and love for the ancient civilization, and this travel experience is undoubtedly the most precious memory of my journey.
KIAN PENA
Henan's Drama Fantasy City is a treasure trove of drama worth revisiting multiple times!
🚄During the May Day holiday, I took a trip to Henan. In Zhengzhou, our destination was clear: we headed straight for the Drama Fantasy City located in Zhongmu County.
🏘️The Drama Fantasy City has a total of 21 theaters and 56 scenic spaces. We spent a whole day there, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and only managed to see half of the theaters, leaving some suspense for next time.
🎫【Tickets】
Make sure to choose your tickets in advance, with a 'one person, one seat' limit for 3 main plays
1-day regular ticket: 1 main play + small plays in the park
2-day pass: 3 main plays + small plays in the park, unlimited entry within 2 days
🕐【Hours】
Normal business hours are 10:00-21:00 (9:00-22:00 on holidays), with free luggage storage available.
📽️Three major theaters: Train Station, Li's Village, and Fantasy City. Try to see as much as you can. If you only have a one-day ticket, I recommend Li's Village or Fantasy City.
✅Recommended must-see small theaters:
1️⃣Emperor's Carriage Six: Gather around the archaeological pit-shaped stage, watch the time-travel dialogue between modern people and the Zhou king up close, and feel the impact of civilization.
2️⃣Waiting Hall: A novel marching-style stage design, classic stories stemming from a few items.
3️⃣The Seventh Locomotive Factory: Time-travel through several eras of railway people, very immersive.
4️⃣Submerged Years: Not sure what it wants to express, not even the director knows, purely a brilliant light show.
5️⃣Zhang Family Courtyard, outdoor, no need to queue, starts at night, a very exciting drama about family and country.
🍛Eat: The Wheat Wave Restaurant in the scenic area offers many branded chain dining options, with conscientious pricing, not expensive, no need to bring your own dry food haha.
M@s0n Turn3r
The super photogenic spot is none other than Henan Drama Fantasy City
⛰【Attraction Guide】
📍Detailed address:
Near Ping'an Avenue, Dameng Town, Zhongmu County, Zhengzhou City
🚗Traffic strategy:
Best to drive yourself
🕙Opening hours:
From 9 or 10 am to 10 pm (holidays)
💰Ticket price:
Adults 290 yuan for a one-day ticket, including one main theater and 18 small theaters, free for children under one meter.
🌟Highlights:
1. The yellow rammed earth walls and green wheat fields are very photogenic, especially on the stairs with a bit of sky blue background;
2. Both large and small theaters are very attractive, each with its own characteristics, especially the Li Family Village and the Train Station theaters, immersive theaters, where you can feel like you're part of the scene;
3. There is a rich variety of food, many delicious options, though the prices are a bit expensive.
📌Little Tips:
Follow the park's official WeChat account in advance to check the opening hours for the day, take a look at the day's program schedule, there are also paper navigation maps inside the scenic area, pets must be checked in at the tourist service center, no lighters allowed, there are smoking areas inside the park, many theaters especially during holidays require lining up 30 minutes to 1 hour in advance, if you don't time it right you won't see anything, so plan your time wisely. Zhang Family Courtyard, I Am Henanese, Overturned Book Field, Qiankun Stage are all evening theaters.
Scarlett.Robinson^81
Listen to advice! Don't go to 'Only in Henan' for just one day
'Only in Henan·Drama Fantasy City' has a total of 21 theaters of various sizes, which can accommodate nearly ten thousand people at the same time. It is currently one of the largest drama settlements in China with the longest performance duration. It's impossible to visit all in one day, as many theaters require time to digest their content. Plan for a two-day visit if you want to explore thoroughly. If you're selective about what you see, then it doesn't matter.
This is also the crowning work of director Wang Chaoge's 'Only' series.
The 'Fantasy City' composed of 56 squares, 'Only in Henan·Drama Fantasy City', aims not just for a round of applause, but to deliver a soul-stirring shock of Central Plains culture and Yellow River civilization.
Inside Henan Fantasy City, there are a hundred acres of farmland, with golden wheat waves rolling in the first half of the year and fiery red sorghum ears swaying in the second half; there is a rammed earth wall 328 meters long and 15 meters high, which is spectacular; the loess-colored wall seems to be pushed open by a 'narrow' gap, revealing the stories within to visitors; inside the wall, there are 56 squares, waiting to be unveiled like blind boxes.
Each visitor may choose a different path, and the experience they get will also be different. This uncertainty brings a sense of novelty and excitement, which is the psychological basis for the popularity of blind boxes nowadays. It stimulates the urge in consumers to revisit and deeply unlock.
TheodoreLivingston68
Check out the YAO Music Carnival, and mark your visit to the ancient capital, Zhengzhou~
Date: 2023/12/2- 12/3
Location: Zhengzhou Olympic Sports Center - Zhengdi Sports Stadium
With the cold weather in December, why not heat things up with a music festival! When you come to Zhengzhou, I also recommend these places! I recommend everyone to check them out!
1. Shaolin Temple
It is said that 'all martial arts under heaven originated from Shaolin.' Not just Chinese people who have been deeply influenced by Shaolin Kung Fu since childhood, but many international friends also visit Shaolin Temple when they come to Henan. It's not only the holy land of martial arts but also the ancestral court of Zen Buddhism in China. Strike a few classic martial arts poses at Shaolin Temple for a photo, and it feels as if the blades and shadows of the martial world are flashing before your eyes.
2. Henan Only · Drama Fantasy City
Henan Only · Drama Fantasy City, created by Jianye Group in collaboration with director Wang Chaoge, is a drama fantasy city with 21 theaters and is currently one of the largest drama clusters in China. The scenic area uses immersive theatrical art as a technique and unique 'fantasy city' architecture as a carrier. By telling stories about 'land, food, and heritage,' it allows more people to experience the charm of theatrical culture.
3. Henan Museum
Founded in 1927, the Henan Museum is one of the earliest established museums in China. It is located in the middle section of Agriculture Road in Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, covering an area of 126 acres with a building area of 55,000 square meters.
The Henan Museum currently has a collection of over 170,000 pieces (sets) of cultural relics, especially known for its prehistoric artifacts, Shang and Zhou dynasty bronzes, ceramics from various dynasties, jades, and stone carvings. With a large number of high-quality, diverse, and valuable cultural relics, it is a treasure trove of cultural art that witnesses the trajectory of Chinese civilization and showcases the historical development of China.
At the beginning of December, let's have fun at the Zhengzhou YAO Music Carnival and start the winter revelry~
Victoria Ellington
Listen to A Cappella, check in at the blessed land of Zhengzhou in Central Plains
Time: 2023.12.16 Saturday 19:30
Venue: Henan Art Center Grand Theater
The hottest Chinese A Cappella group, The Ideal Voice, is coming to Henan! Henan's culture is not just about the Shaolin Temple. In December, enjoy the music and explore more of Zhengzhou's artistic temperament together~
1. Only in Henan 7 Drama Fantasy City
Only in Henan 7 Drama Fantasy City is a theatrical fantasy city with 21 theaters, co-created by Jianye Group and Director Wang Chaoge. It is currently one of the largest theater clusters in China. The scenic area uses immersive theatrical art as a method and unique 'fantasy city' architecture as a carrier. By telling stories about 'land, food, inheritance,' it allows more people to feel the charm of theatrical culture.
2. Shaolin Temple
It is said that 'all martial arts under heaven come from Shaolin.' Not to mention the Chinese who have been deeply influenced by Shaolin Kung Fu since childhood, many international friends also visit the Shaolin Temple when they come to Henan. This place is not only the holy land of martial arts but also the ancestral court of Zen Buddhism. Taking a few classic martial arts poses at the Shaolin Temple for a photo, it feels as if the glint and flash of swords have just passed before your eyes.
3. Henan Museum
The Henan Museum was established in 1927 and is one of the earlier established museums in China. Located in the middle section of Agriculture Road in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, the museum covers an area of 126 acres with a building area of 55,000 square meters. It currently holds more than 170,000 pieces (sets) of cultural relics, especially known for prehistoric relics, Shang and Zhou dynasty bronzes, ceramics of various dynasties, jades, and stone carvings. With a large number of high-quality cultural relics, diverse categories, high standards, and significant value, it is a treasure trove of cultural art that witnesses the trajectory of Chinese civilization and showcases the historical development of China.
ElizabethHolmes99
Only Henan has these photo spots!
Don't miss out on these exclusive Henan photo spots! dingdingding!
1️⃣ Only Henan·Fantasy City - Entrance
Shooting tips: Don't shoot from outside, go inside and shoot from the inside out, capturing this corner area
When people enter from the main gate, use Apple Live Mode!
2️⃣ Only Henan's wheat field gap
This angle should be shot from the observation deck on the left side of the scenic area's main gate, zoom in 2-3 times, to capture only the four characters of 'Only Henan'
3️⃣ The exterior of the old warehouse
There are three large iron doors, stand on them, with the doors of the old warehouse as the background, you can choose to sit or stand
4️⃣ Any staircase
Have the photographer shoot from above downwards, placing the person at the golden ratio of the frame
5️⃣ Inside the cultural and creative store
There is a place inside the cultural and creative store that is perfect for shooting, especially at twilight! Place the person in the middle of the twilight! Just capture the atmosphere!
Live Mode must be turned on! Make sure to use the framing lines, and the subject must be at the golden ratio.
Only Henan really offers great photo opportunities!!
Everyone, go for it!!!
PenelopeBell@42
Henan Drama Fantasy City: A place only understood by people from Henan!
Henan Drama Fantasy City. A place only understood by people from Henan! A place where you can find your hometown on the loess walls! 56 labyrinth-like courtyard cells, one pit courtyard, 21 theaters, a chessboard layout dividing different scenes and performance spaces, with a total of nearly 700 minutes of non-repeating performances every day, and nearly a thousand actors. Each courtyard has its own theme, each room its own world. Turning past a loess wall, entering the courtyard cells, under the interlacing lights and shadows of the stage, it feels as if you are immersed in the long history of Henan. This is a collision with history, and even more, a dialogue with civilization.
EZEKIEL RHODES
Come to the Henan Drama Fantasy City for a silent adventure! Wondering how to get the most out of your drama binge? Look no further!
It is recommended to arrive at the scenic area before 10:00 AM, as the park opens at 10:00 AM. Upon entering, the first thing that catches your eye is the massive rammed earth wall of Henan, with wheat fields in front (in spring) or sorghum fields (in autumn). Take the opportunity to snap some photos in front of the grand 'Only in Henan' sign, which makes for a great shot.
After a quick photo session, head straight to the earliest performance, which is likely to be at the Red Temple School, a place that's quite challenging to queue for. It's advisable to go early. After watching, you can wait in the bus terminal to catch the second show. After the bus terminal, head to the Seventh Locomotive Auditorium for the third performance. What's next? You might visit the Emperor's Carriage or the Old Courtyard to listen to their stories. Following that, you can witness a person's past life stories at 'Past Lives and Present'. In the afternoon, you can watch one or two main dramas. Li Family Village is highly rated and touching, so you might consider booking an additional main drama.
After the show, you can check out some other minor dramas, such as the Old Warehouse, which is a fun spot for young people, as well as Li Family Village Tea House, Su Shi's Henan, and Cao Cao's Wheat Field, all of which are excellent choices.
In the evening, you can visit the Zhang Family Courtyard and enjoy a light show. After that, it's about time to wrap up. Head to Qian Tai and Kun Tai for a photo op, and then it's nearly closing time. Finally, take a look at the laser show projected on the outer wall of the rammed earth wall. The endless wheat fields under the light projection feel even more atmospheric.
After the laser show, it's time to leave the park and get some well-deserved rest at home.
Lucy Scott
Only Henan
Wish everyone who goes to 'Only Henan' sees this super comprehensive guide
Geographical location: Zhongmu County, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province
Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 (Free luggage storage) Ticket price:
One-day regular ticket 290/person, can choose one of three (Fantasy City Theater, Train Station Theater, Li Family Village Theater)
Two-day all-access ticket 390/person, includes three main shows, valid for two consecutive days (Prices will increase during holidays!!!) Transportation guide:
It is recommended to take the intercity train to Green Expo Park Station after getting off at Zhengzhou East Station, and then take a taxi (Search Zhengzhou→Green Expo Park on 12306)
In addition to the three main shows (Fantasy City Theater, Train Station Theater, Li Family Village Theater)
Recommended small theater programs: Waiting Hall, Seventh Locomotive Factory Hall, Old Courtyard, Li Family Village Tea Shop, Hong Temple School Photo check-in spots:
Entrance: The door of the time blind box Hong Temple School: Back to elementary school Dry platform: Virtual and real combination Pavilion chair array: Cyberpunk
I am a Henan person: Loess covered bucket book field: National style cross I want to go home: Cracked wall Wheat wave restaurant opposite: Kiln corridor Waiting hall next to: Train station snack shop Summary:
After watching, I just want to sigh
When can there be an 'Only Shanxi'
This show is simply torture for someone like me with a very low tear point!!! Small tips:
1. You cannot leave halfway after the performance starts, remember to go to the toilet first
2. Be sure to wear a pair of comfortable shoes, because you may walk tens of thousands of steps in minutes
3. There is a light show at the end, don't leave early, you will miss it
B3nj@m.n Y0ung
Lifetime Series| Unlock the drama with the seal, only in Henan•Drama Fantasy City
|Unlock the drama with the seal, only in Henan•Drama Fantasy City. Hundred acres of wheat fields, hundred meters of rammed earth walls soaked in Yellow River water, let's write the story of Henan together....
🌾 The wheat is ripe, the city is open, and guests are welcome! I arrived at the Fantasy City with 21 theaters and thousands of actors during the winter wheat sprouting season... With a long scroll of a thousand miles of landscape seal album, check in this 622-acre, 60 billion investment China's first panoramic immersive drama theme park.
🌾56 spaces, each space has 4 doors, and each space has different scenes.
🌾I booked a two-day ticket in advance, only saw the night view on the first day, and bought a seal album when I went out. The next morning, I entered the door and found the place to stamp, and then went to check in one by one. Now the seals are not scattered at various check-in points, but are all in the store of the seal album, and all the seals can be stamped at once. Then with the seal album, walking in the Fantasy City, step by step to watch the three main dramas and check in other blind box spaces...
🌾Fantasy City Theater: A multimedia stage theater interprets the thousand-year history of Henan! A time-space dialogue with ancient Henan celebrities, the story is not strong, but the stage sound, scenery, and lighting are particularly top-notch, history lovers are ecstatic!
🌾Train Station Theater: The story between two brothers of the Li family during the Great Famine. The first act is a 360-degree theater, the second theater is simply too shocking to watch in an immersive way, and the stage design and visual experience of the last act are great.
🌾Li Family Village Theater: This is related to the plot of the Train Station Theater, it is recommended to watch Li Family Village after watching the Train Station. This is also my favorite theater, with three scenes rotating, the plot is sincere and touching.
🌾Sinking Years: The atmosphere of the dark field, the stage is a sinking courtyard, it feels like a condensed version of the historical silhouette of Henan
🌾Zhang Family Courtyard: An outdoor scene, telling a story of a Henan merchant's dinner.
🌾Chair Array: Check-in scene, very photogenic during the day, and there is a light show at night
🌾Li Family Village Tea Shop: A comedy, the small theater can accommodate 100 people, and the online reviews are generally good
🌾Qian Platform, Kun Platform: After entering the park, the box spaces are divided into left and right sides, which are very suitable for taking pictures. There will be performances at night, and it is not recommended for children to watch the performance on the Kun platform
🌾Hong Temple School: It was very popular on the Internet before, and many videos are very popular. The story takes place in a school, the audience is students sitting in the classroom, the interaction is very strong, the performance effect depends on whether the audience can catch the joke, you need to queue up in advance
🌾I am a Henanese: Outdoor performance, no substantial plot. But there are many check-in people, a few huge words, as if it is a mark in the blood
🌾Futou Bookstore: The story is about the inheritance of Henan opera, and the night play of the exterior scene
🌾Waiting Hall: A small story that happened on the platform of the train station during the Republic of China, both small love and full of family and country feelings.
🌾Old Warehouse: A story that happened in an old warehouse, talking about the changes of the times, interspersed with music performances, and finally inviting the audience to jump up
🌾Past Life and Next Life: Follow an old man's memory through four times and spaces
🌾Light and Shadow: Light show, no plot
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ALYSSA ROBLES
I haven't been abroad! This is Henan! The birthplace of Chinese civilization
❤️This is a story about land, food, and inheritance, full of excitement, surprises, touches, and deep thoughts...
🫶The 'phantom city' built of loess, Henan's unique architectural tone, extraordinary dramatic expression, and magnificent experiential space, as the saying goes, 'half of Chinese history is Henan history'. The deeply rooted Central Plains culture and the long-standing Chinese civilization.
🎈Theater tips
'Only in Henan·Drama Phantom City' has 21 theaters of various sizes, among which there are three main theaters. Among them, the train station theater and Lijia Village theater perform the same story, like the upper and lower episodes of a movie. Moreover, these two are immersive performances, where the audience and the actors develop the story together. Because it is performed in a closed space, it not only gives the audience a sense of immersion, but also a sense of oppression brought into the story, all of which will leave a deeper impression and a more experiential feeling. In addition, in many small theaters, many also have this style and layout, many do not have the boundary between actors and audience, here, as much as possible to make the audience enjoy the immersive feeling. Of course, most of the performances are nostalgic, emotional, historical, cross-time, and faith. These also highlight the feelings and responsibilities of Henan people, spirit, and will everywhere.
👉What is surprising is that so few people know and have seen such a shocking performance. Highly recommended, the best of the year. It is impossible to appreciate it all in one day, it is recommended to spend two days or more.
The wheat continues, the wheat seedlings thrive
Endless life, passed down from generation to generation
Salute to Henan! Only in Henan!
CASSIDY MORRISON
You must always go to Henan!
Only Henan
This is a place I've been wanting to come to for a long time
Taking advantage of the holiday, I finally set foot on this land!
The Drama Fantasy City didn't get its name for nothing! The play I watched, 'Li Jia Village Theater', the actors' acting skills are far better than the current cream of the crop!!
Various small theaters!
Lighting, music, special effects!
Only when you really come here, can you feel the charm here!
Hazel.Simmons@79
Henan · Drama Fantasy City: A modern drama paradise that transcends thoughts
🔥Have you heard of the dream city built with rammed earth? Only Henan · Drama Fantasy City can give you the ceiling of drama experience. In this huge field, more than a dozen dramas are staged every day. In addition to the three main dramas, you can also watch other performances freely according to the time.
🌾As soon as you enter the door, you are greeted by the elegant wheat field. The wall is engraved with philosophical texts, guiding the audience to think about local humanities and historical culture, and the background music mobilizes emotions, making you more immersed in it.
🎭Each drama venue has a unique theme design, interpreting Henan/Central Plains culture from a modern and avant-garde perspective. The environments such as wilderness, villages, tea houses, and train stations are full of feelings, making people feel the charm of the Central Plains. These spaces are like large-scale installation art, giving the entire fantasy city field a contemporary art atmosphere, like a museum without walls.
🔴🔵🟣🟡🟢The main drama and other small theaters are mainly historical themes, using high-tech means and stage beauty effects, presented in contemporary language. You will feel the charm of history up close and enjoy the audio-visual feast of the stage.
💸A one-day ticket only costs 290 yuan, and you can choose one of the three main dramas. The two-day ticket is only 390 yuan. It is recommended to choose it, take your time to play, this price is definitely the ceiling of the cost-effectiveness of entertainment and art experience. The whole field has a high tone, the organizer has a unique taste, and has created a dream for the audience. At eight o'clock in the evening, there is a light show in the wheat field at the entrance, don't miss it. This is definitely a place where anyone comes specifically.
🎨In addition, the cultural and creative design of Henan · Drama Fantasy City is also very outstanding, with a higher temperament than the cultural and creative of general scenic spots. It can be seen that the organizer has worked hard on cultural creativity.
CLOVER ROSE
It's not that Harbin is unaffordable, but Henan offers better value for money
The Henan Drama Fantasy City is located in Henan Province, China. It is a comprehensive scenic area that combines traditional opera performances, cultural experiences, and tourism. It brings together the essence of opera art from all over Henan, where you can enjoy various wonderful opera performances and feel the charm of traditional Chinese culture. There are also many food stalls in the Fantasy City where you can taste authentic Henan snacks.
It should be noted that it is forbidden to bring food and drinks into the Fantasy City. You can purchase them at the entrance or eat in the designated area.
Itinerary:
Day:
- Morning: Take a plane✈️ to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport, then take the airport bus to Zhengzhou city. The cost is about 100 yuan.
- Afternoon: Take a taxi to the Henan Drama Fantasy City, the cost is about 100 yuan. After arriving, buy tickets, the ticket price is 200 yuan. Visit various attractions in the Fantasy City, such as opera performances, cultural exhibitions, etc.
- Evening: Dine in the restaurant in the Fantasy City and taste Henan cuisine. Stay in a nearby hotel, the estimated cost is about 300 yuan.
Day:
- Morning: Continue to visit the attractions in the Henan Drama Fantasy City, such as opera performances, cultural exhibitions, etc.
- Noon: Dine in the restaurant in the Fantasy City and taste Henan cuisine
- Afternoon: Take a taxi to the shopping center in Zhengzhou city to buy local specialties and souvenirs.
EthanHenderson17
If you come to Zhengzhou, Henan, don't miss this unique Henan experience
🕑Business hours: 10:00-21:00
🎫Tickets: It is recommended to buy a two-day pass, which allows you to watch the three main shows directly; a one-day ticket requires an additional purchase of 2 main shows, which is not cost-effective
❤️The three main shows you must see are 'Train Station Theater', 'Li Jia Village Theater', and 'Fantasy City Theater', all of which are very exciting~
❤️Fantasy City is watched indoors, while Li Jia Village and Train Station are immersive experiences where you follow the actors around. It is recommended to watch the Train Station first, then Li Jia Village~
📷Photo spots: At the entrance, there are a hundred acres of sorghum fields, Henan's soil, Qian Tai, Li Jia Village Tea Shop, and Chair Array, all of which are very photogenic!
❤️The night lights are truly stunning, and the 'Light of Civilization Laser Projection Show' moved me to tears
❤️Here's a little tip: black clothes are particularly photogenic, simple and elegant, a very good choice
⚠️Note
1⃣️Don't trust the electronic map, be sure to get a paper guide map, the electronic map is a bit hard to understand
2⃣️Fantasy City requires queuing in advance
3⃣️Follow the 'Only in Henan' public account in advance to check the theater schedule for the day of your visit
4⃣️Try to choose comfortable shoes, prepare for sun protection, and don't wear high heels