[2024 Yinchuan Attraction] Travel Guide for Zhenbeipu Western Studios (Updated Oct)
No.1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Ningxia
Film Studios
Address:
East of 110 National Road, zhenbeibao, Xixia District, Yinchuan City
Opening times:
Open tomorrow at 08:30-17:30Closed Today
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-4 hours
Phone:
0951-2136088,0951-2136068
The main shooting scenes of domestic classic film and television dramas are two:
Nanhengdian North Town Fort
This time card: Ningxia's Zhenbei Fort Western Film City
Here is a famous film and television work: "Large words Journey to the West, "Red Sorghum" and other hundreds of works, the shooting area
there are full memories of wood
seven_trip
Ningxia · Yinchuan · Jiangnan on the Great Wall · The capital of niche charm.
Take a day off⏳, put aside your busy schedule💻, and immerse yourself in the old city and old streets🏯 of this city. Stroll through the old alleys🚶🏻➡️, listen to the whispers of history, and feel the precipitation of time
For those who have time and interest, you can have a good look at:
Zhenbeibu Western Movie Town: As one of the top ten film and television bases in China, it was once the filming location for classic films and television works such as "A Chinese Odyssey" and "Red Sorghum". The movie town is divided into two parts, Mingcheng and Qingcheng, which retain a large number of classic film and television scenes, making people feel as if they have traveled back to that legendary era.
Shuidaogou: As one of the earliest excavated Paleolithic cultural sites in China, it not only has spectacular Yadan landforms and majestic Great Wall, but also rich archaeological relics, such as ancient stone tools and animal fossils. Riding a camel cart through the ravines is like traveling back to the distant Paleolithic era.
Helan Mountain Rock Paintings: One of the most representative cultural relics in Ningxia, known as the "history book on stone". These rock paintings record the life customs and religious beliefs of ancient nomadic peoples, and have high historical and artistic value.
Ningxia Museum: An important window to understand the history of Ningxia and even Xixia. The museum has a rich collection, including gilded bronze ox, gold and silver copper sheep and other precious cultural relics. By visiting the museum, you can have a deeper understanding of the history and culture of the Xixia Dynasty.
Lanshan Park: Famous for its spectacular natural scenery and football field built in imitation of the Roman Colosseum. It is recommended to visit in the evening to enjoy the beautiful sunset view.
_TI***in
National Day Trip to Zhenbeipu Western Film City: Encounter the legend of light and shadow, and capture beautiful moments.
I. Preparations:
🎈Decide on a style: Zhenbeipu Western Film City is characterized by its simplicity, primitiveness, ruggedness, desolation, and folk customs. You can decide on the style you want to shoot in advance, such as ancient costume, martial arts, and Republic of China style, so as to choose the appropriate clothing and props💃🕺.
🎈Choose clothing: You can choose the appropriate clothing according to your preferences and shooting style. In Qingcheng, you can rent a set of Supreme Treasure and Zixia Fairy clothing props👘. In Mingcheng, you can choose some western-style clothing. In Lao Yinchuan Street, you can prepare some nostalgic clothing from the modern era🎽.
🎈Prepare props: Prepare some corresponding props according to the shooting style and scene, such as swords, fans, hats, sunglasses, etc., to add fun and storytelling to the photos😜.
II. Travel Guide:
🚩Qingcheng:
- Gate of Luck: Check in at the classic scene in the movie "A Chinese Odyssey", as if you can see the love story of Supreme Treasure and Zixia Fairy staged here💕.
- Baihuatang: The building is exquisite, you can enjoy traditional architectural art here, and the photos are very good📷.
- Mysterious Cave: Full of mystery, suitable for adventure and photo taking🕵️.
🚩Mingcheng:
- Moon Gate: A landmark attraction, a must-visit place, it looks good no matter how you shoot it😍.
- Longmen Inn: Feel the atmosphere of the rivers and lakes, as if you can hear the sound of swords and swords🗡️.
- Yima Field: You can see various horses and experience the feeling of western cowboys🐎.
🚩Lao Yinchuan Street:
- Stroll on the street, feel the style of Lao Yinchuan, various shops and buildings make people feel like they have traveled back to the past🎞️.
- Taste local specialties, such as mutton offal, hand-grabbed mutton, etc., to satisfy the taste buds😋.
III. Photo Tips:
📸Choose a scene: Zhenbeipu Western Film City has many characteristic scenes, such as the urn city, gate of luck, mysterious cave, Baihuatang, etc. in Qingcheng, the moon gate, Longmen Inn, Yima Field, etc. in Mingcheng, and the streets and shops in Lao Yinchuan Street. You can choose the appropriate scene according to your preferences and shooting style🤩.
📸Pay attention to light: Pay attention to the use of light when taking pictures, avoid direct sunlight, you can choose to shoot in the morning or evening when the light is soft, or use the shadow of the building to create an atmosphere🌅.
📸Composition skills: You can use the architectural structure as the foreground frame composition to highlight the characters; you can also find unique perspectives, try overhead shots, and look up shots to increase the sense of hierarchy and three-dimensionality of the photos🤳.
📸Posture and expression: Pay attention to the naturalness of posture and expression when taking pictures. You can make some natural movements and expressions according to the scene, or interact with your companions to add fun to the photos😉.
IV. Post-processing:
🎨Adjust color: Adjust the color of the photo according to your preferences and the style of the photo, such as increasing contrast, saturation, hue, etc., to make the photo more vivid and vivid🌈.
🎨Crop composition: You can crop the photo, adjust the composition, and make the photo more beautiful and atmospheric🖼️.
🎨Add filters: You can add some filters according to your preferences and the style of the photo
TechGeekery
Travel to Northwest China | Yinchuan Western Movie Town, experience A Chinese Odyssey.
|Yinchuan Western Movie Town, experience A Chinese Odyssey. Zhenbeibu Western Movie Town, which I have been thinking about for a long time, finally revealed its true face. It is a must-visit place in Yinchuan.
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🎫Tickets: Adult 💰80/person Student 💰40/person
⏰Opening hours: 8:00~18:00
⏰Play time: 2~3h (Girls may take longer)
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🌟Play features
1⃣Qingcheng: Filming location of "A Chinese Odyssey", where Zixia Fairy is mass-produced, and Zixia Fairy's shadow is everywhere. In addition to the gate, there are also classic scenes in the film and television, such as Niu Mansion and Pansidong, which are very photogenic.
2⃣Mingcheng: Filming location of "Red Sorghum", "Dragon Inn", "Horse Herder", "Police Compound", etc., belonging to the earthen building style. You can also ride horses and camels inside: per capita 💰100
3⃣Old Yinchuan Street Scene: Replicating the bustling streets of Yinchuan before liberation, very nostalgic
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🚗Play route: Qingcheng—Mingcheng—Old Yinchuan Street Scene, the overall play is equivalent to going around a circle
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⚠️Tips: Try not to wear white shoes, easy to get dirty, be sure to do sunscreen, don't underestimate the sun in Yinchuan, it is really sunny and dry inside
Ch1m3r@_D@rkstr1d3
Enter A Chinese Odyssey.
Nearly a hundred classic films such as A Chinese Odyssey, New Dragon Inn, and Red Sorghum were born here. The film and television city mainly has three areas: Qingcheng, Mingcheng, and Lao Yinchuan Street. The main attractions for shooting A Chinese Odyssey are in Qingcheng, where some classic buildings from the shooting of A Chinese Odyssey are still preserved, which is also one of the destinations of this trip.
Zhenbeibao West Film City
JacksonYoung
Oriental Hollywood - Zhenbeibao Western Film City
Address: Zhenbeibao, Xixia District, Yinchuan City.
The film city is composed of three parts: Ming City, Qing City, and Old Yinchuan Street. Visitors can tour the film city along the '8-shaped' route of Old Yinchuan Street. Here, you can see the cityscape of Yinchuan in the first half of the 20th century and taste local traditional snacks such as lamb offal soup.
Yellow earth and sand, many famous movies have been filmed here. Seeing those familiar scenes from the movies makes one very excited. I have to say, this place is very suitable for girls to come and take various staged photos at each scene. Many people say that half a day is enough, but if you want to have a good time and take photos slowly, it will take most of the day.
ArttuKallio
Zhenbeipu: Movie Studio & Ancient China Theme Park
#themeparks
Yinchuan Huaxia Western Film and Television City or simply Zhenbeibu studio is located 13 kilometers from Yinchuan, on the banks of the Yellow River. In ancient times, this city of cinema and television was the barracks of soldiers of the Qing Dynasty and performed this function for more than 500 years. The ancient structure, which has been preserved to this day, makes it an ideal place for filming television series and films set in ancient times. In an attempt to replicate the prosperity of the Western Xia Dynasty, a new film and television base was built in 1993 in the region with King Hao Palace, Xiping Palace, Tiandu Castle and other structures, and a large-scale television series "Helan Snow" was filmed there jointly by Ningxia TV and CCTV (China Central Television). In addition, in recent years, more than 70 films have been shot at this famous studio, and many of them have gained national and worldwide popularity, for example, "Chinese Odyssey" directed by Jeffrey Lau (Stephen Chow and Athena Chu play the main roles), "Red Sorghum" directed by Zhang Yimou won the German Golden Bear Prize (Gong Li plays the main role), "The Ballad of the Yellow River" directed by Teng Wenji won the Montreal Gold Prize, etc. Thus, it is considered a window through which the world gets acquainted with Chinese films.
The cities of Ming and Qing were rebuilt from military garrison castles left over from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The outlines of the cities still preserve a unique picture outside the Great Wall of China in the Northwest.
Walking around the neighborhood, visitors can personally get acquainted with the lifestyle, production methods and entertainment of the ancient Chinese, which creates a feeling of returning to ancient China. Basically, the Chinese Western Film Studio has three parts: Qing Dynasty City, Ming Dynasty City and Yinchuan Old Street. In addition to viewing historical scenes, to watch folk performances is also a good option to spend time there.
MaxS
The photo guide for Zixia who only envies mandarin ducks but not immortals at Zhenbeibao
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In the fourth month after my graduation, my graduation trip plan finally came true! I perfectly avoided the peak travel period during the National Day holiday! The first stop was the filming location of 'A Chinese Odyssey' - Zhenbeibao Western Film City in Ningxia. Every girl should have a Supreme Treasure in her heart, wearing golden armor and stepping on colorful clouds!
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Here are some tips for my sisters~
1️⃣ Zixia Fairy Bracelet
Buy it at the small supermarket at the entrance! 35 each, but it will! fade!
The ones inside the scenic area can only be rented, not sold.
2️⃣ Zixia Fairy Costume
🈶 50/90/180, these are the prices for renting for one hour.
⭐️ 90 is the most cost-effective! 50 looks very poor in quality, 180 is longer and can cover the shoes, suitable for taking full-body shots (but it's not necessary! Because there are people everywhere).
The boss said there was a 580 package that includes the most expensive costume and 10 retouched photos. I thought renting for two hours would cost 360, which seemed quite cost-effective. But after taking photos (about 40 minutes), I was told that the costume was only limited to one hour, and extra time would cost more money😭. The final photos would take a week to be ready, and I have already received them. I picked one, and the others were not very good, with heavy filters and thick skin smoothing, very much like studio style😭.
The photographers you meet on the roadside take better photos, but the studio photographers are very familiar with which scenes look good! You can avoid detours! Choose according to your needs, sisters~
3️⃣ About the route
There are Qingcheng and Mingcheng inside. 'A Chinese Odyssey' was filmed in Qingcheng, and Mingcheng is the Republic of China Street.
I went quite late, so I didn't go to the Republic of China Street. After the sun sets, it gets really cold!! The photos don't look good either! Remember to go early, sisters! The temperature difference between day and night is big! If you go in this season, bring a thick coat!
Finn654~Reed
Ningxia Zhenbeibao Film Studio
Zhenbeibao Film Studio is located at the foot of Helan Mountain in Ningxia and is a filming location for many Northwest films and TV dramas. The most classic ones include Stephen Chow's 'A Chinese Odyssey' and Zhang Yimou's 'Red Sorghum'. When you arrive here, you must explore the traces of Fairy Zixia in the Spider Cave, see the vow of loving you for ten thousand years, and finally pass through the weathered Moon Gate to witness Jiu'er’s solitary sorrow.
hollythunder
Old Yinchuan Street looks back at the appearance of Yinchuan eighty years ago
🙋When I first arrived in Yinchuan, a national historical and cultural city, the first place I wanted to check out was the Zhenbeibao Western Film City. In this ancient, primitive, rugged, and desolate place, there is the Ming City where Jiu'er lived in the movie "Red Sorghum", the Qing City where you can find the city gate and the Spider Cave from "A Chinese Odyssey", and Old Yinchuan Street, which recreates the appearance of Yinchuan before the 1950s, full of nostalgia.
📸Overall highlights: The 120-meter-long street mainly replicates old buildings, based on the most prosperous "Liushu Lane" in Yinchuan before liberation (today's Liushu Lane is now the well-known Drum Tower Pedestrian Street in Yinchuan), presenting the once famous frontier city in a three-dimensional way.
1️⃣Walking into "Old Yinchuan Street", the buildings on both sides of the street are full of a sense of age. "Baichuanhui", "Tianchengxi", "Heshengheng", "Jingyitai", "Dalu Cultural Society", "Dagongbao Ningxia Branch", "Baozhen Photo Studio", "Yinchuan Bus Station"...
2️⃣The middle of the street restores the bustling scenes of the old Yinchuan "Lamb Street Entrance" and "Grain Market" alley entrance, as well as the famous "Chengtian Temple Stage". These major commercial firms and landmark buildings in Yinchuan's history are gathered, giving people a sense of time travel.
3️⃣The only regret is that the buildings on both sides of the street are still very new, which slightly conflicts with the northern characteristic desolate feeling, loess flavor, and primitiveness.
🎟Ticket: General admission 80 yuan/person, online booking 70 yuan.
📍Address: Zhenbeibao, Xixia District, Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, National Highway 110. It is a bit far from Yinchuan city center and the train station, about 25 kilometers, and almost 50 kilometers from the airport. Public transportation is also expensive, so it is recommended to charter a car or drive yourself.
↪️One-day tour recommended route: Zhizhimen → Cultural Corridor → Ming City → Old Yinchuan Street → Qing City.
AvaMacLeod19
Zhenbeibao ~ A Treasure Film City ~ Yinchuan
I always thought it was an artificially built film city, but because of 'A Chinese Odyssey,' I was deeply impressed by it. Unexpectedly, it turned out to be two ancient cities from the Ming and Qing dynasties that were renovated. Many films and TV series were shot here. It needs to be walked through slowly, watched slowly, and appreciated slowly! Zhenbeibao Western Film City
JamesonBrennan28
Beat the heat and avoid the crowds with a kid-friendly July getaway! Rush while it's still quiet!!!
Day One: Yinchuan
Evening: Arrive in Yinchuan and check into a hotel near the high-speed train station for convenience.
Late-night snack: Head straight to Huaiyuan Night Market, where spicy Huhu and special yogurt are recommended.
Day Two: Yinchuan
Morning: Visit Zhenbeibao Western Film City to explore the film shooting locations, experience the earthen architecture and desert ambiance, and don't forget to bring a hat for sun protection.
Afternoon: Go to Blue Mountain Park to take photos and enjoy the evening breeze and beautiful scenery.
Dinner: Try the Northern Song Dynasty's ice-boiled lamb, which is free of mutton smell and perfectly matched with sauces.
Day Three: Zhongwei
Morning: Take the high-speed train to Zhongwei and join a two-day tour. The first stop is the Tengger Desert, where you can experience activities like camel riding, sand sliding, and off-road surfing. Remember to wear boots to protect against the sand.
Dinner and accommodation: Enjoy a desert barbecue and experience tent accommodation, with camping being even livelier on Saturdays.
Day Four: Zhongwei
Morning: Explore Route 66, take photos, and head to Shapotou to experience Yellow River activities such as speedboats and sheepskin rafts.
Afternoon: Choose other activities at Shapotou or in the Tengger Desert according to personal preference.
Sun protection tip: The UV rays in the desert are strong, so be sure to take sun protection measures.
Samuel McKay28
You must experience the desert of the Great Northwest at least once.
Here comes the travel guide!
☆In just two days, we'll take you to have a blast in the desert, check out the famous Route 66, visit the primitive village of Beichangtan, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Shapotou with its 'solitary smoke in the desert, long river setting sun'!
☆On the first day, you can play in Yinchuan in the morning before heading to the desert. Recommended spots include the Western Xia Tombs and Zhenbeibao Western Film City. It is suggested to arrive at the desert around three or four in the afternoon to avoid the strongest UV rays at noon. Be sure to bring sunglasses and apply sunscreen!
☆Outfit suggestions: Bring beautiful solid-colored long dresses or Western cowboy-style clothing for amazing photos!
☆Here come the most fun desert activities!
▲First, cars. There are two types: flat line in and out, and surfing. Pregnant women, those with weaker constitutions, and the elderly are recommended to choose flat line in and out. For those who like excitement and have strong physical endurance, surfing is recommended (be sure to fasten your seatbelt!)
▲Second, desert buggy. The roller coaster of the desert, a must for thrill-seekers and adventurers, giving you a flying sensation.
▲Third, desert go-karts/motorcycles. Control the steering wheel yourself, play however you want, and go wild in the desert.
▲Fourth, camel riding. Experience the transportation of the desert and imagine yourself walking on the Silk Road.
▲Fifth, sand sliding. You get a sandboard and can slide as long as you want.
☆At night, stay in the popular Moroccan tents, sit by the lake, enjoy a romantic candlelight hot pot and red wine, and toast together. Isn't it delightful!
☆Such a wonderful desert night is incomplete without fireworks and disco. Watch the beautiful fireworks, gather around the fire, drink and chat with your beloved family and friends, have a wild desert disco, watch the sunset, see the stars, take great photos, and be an extremely romantic person at this moment!
☆The next day, after watching the sunrise and having breakfast, you can continue to play at Shapotou, the famous Route 66, and the primitive village of Beichangtan, which are not far away.
腾格里沙漠
Winter in Ningxia, Feel the Magnificence and Romance.
Winter in Ningxia is not the peak season, hotel prices are low, and the key is that there are fewer people and it's not crowded! Winter in Ningxia can give people a sense of grandeur and desolation.
R "The Birthplace of Chinese Prehistoric Archaeology" Shuidonggou
The excavation of the Shuidonggou site and relics in Ningxia has confirmed that ancient humans lived and thrived here as early as 30,000 years ago. Although it does not have the small happiness of a southern town, it has its own passage of time.
R "Eastern Hollywood" Zhenbeibao Western Film City
Zhenbeibao Western Film City is transformed from two forts used by soldiers during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It retains the unique desolate and rugged atmosphere of the northwest frontier, with the city walls still showing the unique desolate and dilapidated yet undefeated scene of the northwest frontier.
R "Jiangnan Beyond the Great Wall" Sand Lake
When you take a ride and reach the southern area of the scenic spot, what comes into view is a dazzling golden sand dune, fully displaying the grandeur of the northern desert. In the lake area, you can see the rippling lake water and clusters of lush reeds, adding a vibrant feeling to the bleak autumn and winter.
R "History Book on Stone" Helan Mountain Rock Paintings
The ancient rock paintings on both sides of the stone walls are works from 6,000 years ago, and the ancient art is truly astonishing! The changes in the color of the vegetation in autumn and winter are spectacular and beautiful.
R "China's Fourth Largest Desert" Tengger Desert
The Tengger Desert after a winter snowfall is grand and serene, with the vast yellow sand covered by white snow, creating a romantic and beautiful fairy tale-like scene. After witnessing the grandeur and wildness of the desert, you must also experience the romantic encounter of the desert and snow.
Ningxia is small but beautiful, with vast and desolate geographical features and a blend of diverse cultures, making it different from other places and attracting attention from across the country and the world! The vast desert, the blood-red setting sun, the endless blue sky, the winding Yellow River, fertile fields, towering mountains, and lush vegetation—all these make the beauty of the Ningxia Plain something that only those who have been here are qualified to describe!
腾格里沙漠
Zixia Fairy—Journey to the Western Film Studio.
The first time I went to the Northwest was to visit the filming location of 'A Chinese Odyssey.' I highly recommend renting Zixia's costume to fulfill the dream of being Zixia Fairy.
Every movie scene in Zhenbeibao Western Film Studio is a testament to the wisdom of film artists. Although the materials used are simple, the comprehensive design and overall conception by the directors, along with the use of various artistic techniques through the lens, bring visual and auditory impact and shock to the audience, leaving a deep impression of the characters in the drama.
騰格里沙漠
Zhenbeibao Western Film City, the shooting location of A Chinese Odyssey
Zhenbeibao Western Film City is located in Zhenbeibao Town, Xixia District, Yinchuan City, Ningxia, on the east side of National Highway 110, 25 kilometers away from Yinchuan Railway Station, 30 kilometers from the city center, and 65 kilometers from the airport.
Zhenbeibao Western Film City is divided into two forts: 'Ming City' and 'Qing City'. 'Ming City' is in the south, and 'Qing City' is in the north, about 50 meters apart. There are more than 100 different scenes in the film city, with the Moon Gate, Zixia Fairy, and Yinchuan Street being the most famous check-in spots.
The film city has shot more than 170 movies such as 'Red Sorghum', 'The Horse Herder', 'New Dragon Gate Inn', 'A Chinese Odyssey', 'The Blade of Double Flags Town', and enjoys the reputation of 'Chinese cinema going global from here'.
After entering the scenic area, first visit Ming City on the right hand side, then walk to visit Qing City. Qing City is better preserved with more shooting scenes, don't forget to check in at Zixia Fairy.
&Ticket price: The entrance fee is 80 yuan, with no other charges. Active duty military ID, dual support card, disability certificate, senior citizen card, etc. are exempt from the entrance fee.
&Airport: ① Take the airport bus (Line 2) to Yuehai Xintiandi, get off (ticket price 20 yuan/person), walk to Zhengyuan Street Zhenshui Garden bus station and transfer to bus 49 to Bayi Parking Lot, then transfer to bus 57 to the film city (takes longer). ② Take the high-speed train directly to Yinchuan Railway Station (ticket price 11 yuan/person)
&Train station: Walk to Beijing Road Overpass BRT station, take bus 101 or 102 to Bayi Parking Lot, then transfer to bus 57 to the film city. Taking a taxi costs less than 50 yuan (make sure to use the meter).
&Bus: Take bus 57 at Bayi Parking Lot to Zhenbeibao Western Film City, the ticket price is 1 yuan.
&Self-driving: Navigate directly to Zhenbeibao Western Film City or the government of Zhenbeibao Town, Xixia District.
JANE NEWTON
Zhenbeibao Western Film City
Upon arriving in Yinchuan, I headed straight for the Zhenbeibao Western Film City (Tips)
The movie 'A Chinese Odyssey' made the Zhenbeibao Western Film City famous and gave more people a reason to visit Yinchuan🗽
📍Location: Zhenbeibao Western Film City, Yinchuan
The movie scenes were shot in the Zhenbeibao Western Film City, about 20 kilometers from downtown Yinchuan
🚘Transportation: There is a 'Tourism Line 3' direct bus from Yinchuan Railway Station to Zhenbeibao Western Film City, costing 10 yuan one way; currently, public transportation only allows taking a regular bus to 'Bayi Vehicle Yard Station' and then transferring to Bus 57, which costs a total of 2 yuan and takes a bit longer. Here, I must say, as a capital city, the bus fare is very affordable.
🎫Ticket: 80 yuan for adults, not free for tour guides without a group, but if you are a Global Pass user, you can check '*Where' for a surprise, I got a discount and only paid 20 yuan
📌Key attractions: 1⃣ Qing City: The main scene of 'A Chinese Odyssey' and where the character Zixia Fairy gathers, besides the gate, there are also classic scenes like the Bull Demon King's Palace and the Spider Cave; girls, you must dress up when you come here, you'll be the most beautiful in the whole city; 2⃣ Ming City: The main scene of 'Red Sorghum', it's larger than Qing City and easier to stroll around, the 'A Chinese Odyssey' stele is erected here; 3⃣ Old Yinchuan Street: It's a bit like a food and craft street, with many nostalgic elements, worth visiting; 4⃣ There are many other movie scenes waiting for you to discover.
⏰️Visiting time: I didn't take many photos and still spent over two hours touring, if you want to dress up and take photos, reserve half a day to fully enjoy yourself.
After touring the entire Zhenbeibao Film City🎞, I deeply felt the saying 'Culture is productivity'. In such a desolate place, to build a city from scratch and manage it into a 5A-level tourist spot is really impressive. I hope every friend who comes to Ningxia, to Yinchuan, will definitely come here to see it, it's absolutely worth the trip❣️
Rowan_Winterbourne-25
Ningxia Trip | Checking in at the 'A Chinese Odyssey' Filming Location
| Checking in at the 'A Chinese Odyssey' Filming Location. The movie 'A Chinese Odyssey' made the Zhenbeibao Western Film City famous, and it is the reason many people visit Yinchuan.
The film site is located in Zhenbeibao Western Film City in Yinchuan, about 20 kilometers from the city center.
Transportation methods🚌:
Public transportation: Take a bus from Xingqing District or Jinfeng District to the Shapotou Scenic Area, which costs about 10 yuan per person. Chartered car: You can choose to charter a car to the scenic area, with prices depending on the car model and mileage. Contact local travel agencies or car rental companies in advance. If it's a day trip, proceed as planned (I joined a day tour). Self-driving: You can drive to the scenic area, where there is a parking lot for visitors.
Ticket price🎫: 80 yuan for adults.
Key spots to visit:
1⃣ Qingcheng: The main filming location of 'A Chinese Odyssey', the gathering place of the character Zixia Fairy. Besides the city gate, there are also classic scenes like the Ox Mansion and the Spider Web Cave. Girls, remember to change outfits here, I dare say, you will be the most beautiful in the entire city;
2⃣ Mingcheng: The main filming location of 'Red Sorghum', larger than Qingcheng, offering a better visiting experience. The stele of 'A Chinese Odyssey' is located here;
3⃣ Old Yinchuan Street: Similar to a food and craft street, with many nostalgic elements, worth visiting;
4⃣ There are many other movie filming locations waiting for you to explore.
Visiting time: Besides not taking many photos, I also strolled here for more than two hours. If you want to do makeup and take good photos, you should reserve at least half a day to enjoy yourself.
After touring the entire Zhenbeibao Film and Television City, I deeply realized the connotation of 'culture is productivity'. It's amazing that such a city was built in such a barren area and even managed to operate a 5A-level tourist spot. I hope every friend who comes to Ningxia, to Yinchuan, will definitely come here to see it, it's absolutely worth the visit.
V1x3n_N1ghtf1r3
One of China's top ten film and television bases - Zhenbeibao
✅✅ China's most popular tourist destination
✅✅ One of the top ten film and television bases in China
✅✅ National-level intangible cultural heritage representative project protective development comprehensive experimental base
✅✅ One of the top ten ancient towns most followed by the Chinese press
✅✅ National 5A-level tourist attraction
♻️♻️ Zhenbeibao Western Film City, located in the Xixia District of Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, is a famous film and television shooting base in China, and also a well-known tourist attraction 🎥🎥🎥
♻️♻️ The main attractions of Zhenbeibao Western Film City include the Ming City, Qing City, and the Old Yinchuan Street, which are characterized by their simplicity, roughness, and desolation, creating a national 5A-level tourist attraction that combines sightseeing, entertainment, leisure, dining, and shopping 🎏🎏🎏
✅✅ Famous films such as 'A Chinese Odyssey', 'New Dragon Gate Inn', 'Red Sorghum', and 'The Magic Box' were all shot here 🎞️🎞️🎞️
🚙🚙Transportation: There is a tourist bus line from downtown Yinchuan, but to better manage your time, self-driving is recommended 🚦🚦🚦
💰💰Ticket: 56 yuan💴💴💴
Logan.Morris@62
Be a Zixia Fairy at Zhenbeibao Western Film City in the north of town
Visiting the Zhenbeibao Western Film City in Yinchuan is a must-do, where the desolation and grandeur are not man-made, but the result of a century of history in the northwest, the remnants of ancient city walls, and the earthen walls that form the foundation of the city. In one famous movie after another, these scenes have helped Chinese cinema to step onto the world stage! Here, you might encounter various Zixia Fairies and Supreme Treasures, and even experience a day in the life of a leading lady. During the off-season, you can enjoy a quieter tour of the classic scenes from the movies, and capture those iconic images!
The main attractions of Zhenbeibao Western Film City include the Ming Dynasty Town, Qing Dynasty Town, and Old Yinchuan Street. The classic scenes from 'A Chinese Odyssey' are still fresh in many people's memories, and the iconic lines are on the tip of everyone's tongue. Many girls choose to wear a Zixia Fairy costume here, take a few photos, because they believe: 'My true love is a hero who will one day come to marry me on a seven-colored cloud...'
The entire castle is earthy yellow and quite desolate, with many people buying their favorite ancient costumes in advance on Taobao to take photos. The city full of Zixia Fairies is also a beautiful sight.
AmeliaAinsworth71
Yinchuan Travel Diary
The first desert camping trip was given to Tengger, and so was the second...
How much do I love Yinchuan, I was still marveling on the way back that Yinchuan has such great tourist resources, why isn't it more popular, let me give it a push.
Departing from Zhengzhou, the early flight lands in two hours
🛫Day 1 12pm Zhenbeibao Film Studio - Tengger Desert Camping⛺️
Landed at noon and went to eat local mutton and drank Babao tea, the mutton was not gamey and very tender, the kind that one person can eat a pound of, you can rent clothes in the film studio to take pictures, very photogenic, play time is two hours.
Then drive to the desert, there will be a shuttle to take you to the campsite, arriving around four or five o'clock, you can experience the thrill of desert motorcycles, unlimited sandboarding, and take beautiful photos on camels, watching the sunset and stars in the desert is a super romantic thing, followed by dinner at the campsite, BBQ➕campfire party, grand fireworks bloom in the open desert, completely relaxing and exhilarating, the campsite has everything you need, no need to worry about not being able to adapt.
Day 2 Desert off-road vehicle out of the desert - Shapotou Highway No. 66 - Yellow River Ancient Ferry🛶 - Lanshan Park - Huaiyuan Night Market
You must experience the thrill of crossing the Yellow River on a sheepskin raft at the Yellow River Ancient Ferry, it's just magical, there's also a huge sand slide in the scenic area, and I also took a rope flight, the scenic area is very mature, not too crowded, that's the joy of off-the-beaten-path travel.
Lanshan Park has a beautiful sunset on a sunny day, Roman-style architecture and sometimes roadside performances, full of atmosphere.
Huaiyuan Night Market is a foodie's paradise, spicy strips, beef pancakes, spicy hot pot... just go with an empty stomach.
Day 3 Ningxia Yinchuan Contemporary Art Museum
In short, you can finish all the fun in two days, it's more suitable for weekend red-eye travel party, per capita 1000 can check in Yinchuan, experience the Northwest style, Yinchuan's prices are also very nice, you can't spend much money in the desert, hilarious.
gwendolyn.juniper.hale
Desert Beach Travel
At the age of 20, you must come with your boyfriend! Couples | Ningxia Tour
Yinchuan-Zhongwei Four-Day Tour A four-day desert journey, it's been almost a month and I still think about it every day!!
I'm really happy. I posted on Moments and many friends asked me for travel tips, so I stayed up late to summarize a nanny-level strategy for you
Day1 Zhenbeibao Film Studio + Beisong Ice-cooked Lamb
Arrive in Yinchuan, check into the hotel (stay near the high-speed rail station), rest for a while (you can go to the surrounding area for some lunch)
Noon at Zhenbeibao Film Studio: The filming location of the movie 'A Chinese Odyssey', you must cosplay as the Purple Cloud Fairy, there are many scenes, and no beauty should miss it!!
In the late afternoon around five or six o'clock, you can go to Lianshan Park to wait and watch the sunset, the photos are very photogenic!! The sour and spicy noodles at the small stalls under the park are also delicious.
In the evening, have some Beisong Ice-cooked Lamb (you can look up the store or check nearby), the lamb is tender, ice-cooked lamb, and there is also a dish called sand leek, which is quite good~
Day2 Yinchuan to Wuhu Crossing to Zhongwei
Depart from Yinchuan for a self-driving tour to the entrance of Alxa Wuhu Crossing, you need to switch to a desert off-road vehicle for the crossing, and the group you join can choose the vehicle type
(Remember to take motion sickness medicine in advance) You can also ask the driver to help take photos, we went directly to the stunning Wulan Lake - the heart of the earth, Wuhu Crossing is an exciting desert off-road activity
Day 3: Tengger Desert - Route 66
Tengger Desert (ride camels, desert off-roading, go-karts, motorcycles can be driven by yourself, sand sliding) There is also a check-in spot co-branded with Genshin Impact for travelers to check in~ right next to that frisbee~
Route 66: More suitable for Chinese babies 'America's Route 1', Western cowboy outfits are very photogenic~
In the evening, stay at the Jinsha Sea Locomotive Hotel, we didn't go during the peak season, a standard double room is just over three to four hundred, pull open the curtains and there's the desert, if you're lucky you can even watch the sunrise directly from the room. There's also a free breakfast, rooms all have private bathrooms!! Service: The service is very good, the desert activities are not far from the hotel, contact the front desk not only for free shuttle service, but also for free sandboards to play with, there's also a bonfire party at night, with fireworks. And you can get almost half off on the projects, you must go experience it once - you must try riding camels and dune buggies!
Day 4: Shapotou - Beichangtan
Shapotou's main attraction is to take a tour without regrets since you've come,
Beichangtan, you can bring a cup of coffee/tea and sit by the Yellow River,
WorldWandererDiaries#11
The distinctive Zhenbeibao Film City, a big hit of childhood memories!
🌟👑"My ideal man is a hero, one day he will come to marry me on a seven-color cloud, I guessed the beginning but I couldn't guess this ending"🌈💖 Or maybe it's the heartbreaking love confession when the Supreme Treasure puts on the tight hoop curse again🌹✨
The shooting location of this legendary movie is the Zhenbeibao Western Film City in Yinchuan City🎥🌵 The park is divided into Ming and Qing cities and an old Yinchuan street🏯✨ The Ming city features the Dragon Gate Inn, the desert knight style Qing city features A Chinese Odyssey🐉, the western ancient city street scene old Yinchuan is a new area, featuring nostalgic retro style, the entire park area is quite large🏞️🌾 In this film city characterized by simplicity, roughness, and desolation, classic films such as 'Horse Herder', 'Red Sorghum', 'A Chinese Odyssey', 'The Message', 'Brocade Guard', and more than a hundred influential films and TV shows were shot🎬💫
💃🎩There are several places in the scenic area where you can rent clothes, with uniform prices. But there are two types of clothes, you need to pay attention. Original version: 180 includes clothes, wigs, bracelets, swords, no time limit. Network version: 100 only includes clothes, bracelets need to be bought separately for 35 each, can be used for three hours. It is recommended to rent the original version directly👘💰
🎨💄There is only one travel photography studio in the scenic area where you can make up, the price of single makeup is unclear😱
OwenFletcher18
Half an hour around Yinchuan, 'A Chinese Odyssey' at Zhenbeibao Western Film City
Ticket: Adults 80 (Tickets can be purchased online)
Location: Zhenbeibao Western Film City
Play time: 2-3h
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Inside the scene, you can change into Zixia Fairy and relive the classic scenes of Stephen Chow's movies
There are many scenes inside, such as Spider Demon's Cave, Pansi Cave, Bull Demon King's Home, Four Seas Inn, etc.
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Classic filming movies:
'A Chinese Odyssey', 'New Dragon Inn', 'Red Sorghum', 'Ashes of Time', 'Qiao's Grand Courtyard'
RefreshingSanctuariesByDavis
Zhenbeibao West Film City: Travel through time and space to find the cradle of film and television legends!!
Zhenbeibao West Film City, a place full of stories, is waiting for you to unveil its mysterious veil and experience a different historical journey! Plan your trip now and start your film and television exploration journey!
🏰 Detailed address: Zhenbeibao Town, Xixia District, Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China, Yinchuan City, Xixia District, Zhenbeibao Town Film City.
🚗 Traffic strategy:
- Airplane: After arriving at Yinchuan Hedong Airport, take the airport bus directly to Zhenbeibao Film City Station.
- Train: There is a direct bus to Zhenbeibao from Yinchuan Railway Station, which is convenient for transportation.
- Self-driving: Navigate to Zhenbeibao Film City and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of Ningxia along the way.
🕒 Opening hours:
- Open all year round, specific business hours are adjusted according to the season, please inquire in advance for the latest information.
💰 Ticket price:
- Adult ticket: 80 RMB
- Student ticket: 40 RMB (purchase with student ID)
- Elderly (over 60 years old): 40 RMB (purchase with ID)
🌟 Highlights:
Zhenbeibao West Film City, an important base for film and television shooting in China, has produced popular films such as 'Journey to the West' and 'Red Sorghum'. It preserves the castle architecture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Walking into the film city is like traveling through time and space, returning to the era of swords and shadows. Experience the film shooting scene in person and feel the charm of the movie.
📝 Note tips:
- Sun protection: The sun in Ningxia is strong, please take sun protection measures when traveling.
- Keep warm: Carry appropriate clothing according to the season, especially in winter, the temperature at night is lower.
- Protect the environment: Please visit civilizedly, protect the scenic environment, and do not litter.
- Photography enthusiasts: Zhenbeibao is a paradise for photography enthusiasts, don't miss every corner of the wonderful. Zhenbeibao West Film City
elliot_thorne_85
The filming location of 'A Chinese Odyssey' is known as the 'Oriental Hollywood'
Hollywood, with its profound fashion heritage and robust technological support, has always been emulated worldwide. However, in our country, there are also places similar to Hollywood. It's just that, compared to American Hollywood, it indeed lacks some popularity and recognition. However, this place is hailed as the 'Oriental Hollywood'. Curious friends might ask, where exactly is this place? What different sceneries does it have? With these questions and curiosity, today let's talk about the stories related to Zhenbeipu Western Film City. Although, mentioning Zhenbeipu Western Film City, many tourists may find it quite unfamiliar. However, Zhenbeipu Western Film City, located east of National Highway 110 in Zhenbeipu, Xixia District, Yinchuan City, Ningxia, is the filming location of 'A Chinese Odyssey'. Not only that, but it's also worth mentioning that in this film city characterized by simplicity, ruggedness, and desolation, classic films such as 'Horse Herder', 'Red Sorghum', 'The Warrior's Way', 'Brocade Guard', and more than a hundred influential films and TV series have been shot. A large number of celebrities in the Chinese film industry have left their footprints here. For example: Gong Li, Jiang Wen, Zhang Yimou, Ge You, Stephen Chow, Donnie Yen, etc.
WilliamMcGregor46
It's not abroad, but Lanzhou actually hides a Greek temple
It's not abroad, but Lanzhou actually hides a Greek temple
It's not Greece! It's not Egypt! It's not in Beijing!
Don't miss this place when you come to Lanzhou, it's only a few kilometers away from Lanzhou Airport!
Here are the Parthenon, Sphinx, Islamabad, Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City Taihe Hall...
Replicated many foreign scenes, the rate of producing pictures, a day of checking in abroad is not a dream!
c📷Photo location
👉Parthenon
If you come in from the main entrance, you have to go to the end of the scenic area. It is recommended to enter from the side door and go straight to the theme. The classic Roman columns, each door frame is very cinematic, pretending to be in Greece.
👉Sphinx
It's really a replica of the Sphinx in Egypt, full of exoticism. You can stand in front of the statue and wait for a photo with the plane
👉Islamabad
Standing on the Parthenon, you can take a picture of the same frame, very out of the picture
👉Temple of Heaven
You can stand on the steps and take a picture with the plane in the same frame. The sense of a big movie is full, and the plane is about every ten minutes
💚Scenic spot TIPS
① The location is in the new area of Lanzhou, it's very convenient to come here by plane
2 It is currently under construction and renovation, some scenic spots cannot be used, and there is no food for sale, it is recommended to bring water and snacks
3 There are no sightseeing cars in the scenic area now, it is recommended to enter from the side door for shooting the Parthenon, Sphinx, etc., the Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City are at the main entrance
4 There are very few people on weekdays, and there are not many people if you come on weekend mornings
📍Location: Lanzhou City Great Wall Western Film City, there is parking in the scenic area
🎫Ticket: 0 yuan
⌚️Play time: 1-2 hours
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SIENA MCCORMICK
As the main shooting location of "Westward Journey", here is a large number of fans must come to the resort of the film and television resort features, culture, everywhere is the scenery, quaint and luxurious coexistence, each scene will attract you. As of 2016, there are 144 film and television dramas here, seeing familiar scenes in the studio, and the film and dialogue in the mind, the feelings of the years, these classic films accompany our growth process.
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Lola.
Zhenbei Fort Western Studios is located in the majestic Helan Mountain Range. It is located in the open wilderness of the northwest suburbs and has two ancient castle ruins. Known as "China is a must."
shot a lot of film and television dramas that won international and domestic awards, such as "Wrangler", "Red Sorghum", "Yellow River", "Yellow River Love", and some famous film "big words" Journey to the West, "New Longmen Inn" and so on.
In order to film, we will go at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. There will not be too many people. When you enter the film and television city, you will be allowed to enter the show automatically... .
YO..
The film studio of Zhenbeibao West Film Studio, known as "Oriental Hollywood", is called the town of Fortress in the north. It used to be a border defense fortress. It is the film of the film city in China. It is known as "China." A must."