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Hengdian, a small town in Dongyang City, Jinhua, is known as the "Hollywood of the East." Hengdian Film and Television City comprises nine major scenic areas: the Qin Palace, Along the River During the Qingming Festival, Ming and Qing Folk Residences Exhibition City, Dazhi Zen Temple, Dream Valley, Guangzhou Street and Hong Kong Street, Ming and Qing Palaces, Chinese Culture Park, and Pingyan Caves. From the dusty Huangdao Road of the Qin and Han Dynasties to the Republican-era charm of Jiangnan water towns, from Buddhist Pure Land to Taoist sanctuaries, it offers the bustling urban life of Bianjing and the vibrant red walls and red tiles of the imperial court. Entering Hengdian feels like stepping through a time tunnel.
Wansheng Street: Hengdian's main road, divided into South Street and North Street. Wansheng South Street is not only the most prosperous commercial street and pedestrian street in Hengdian, but also a food street.
The best time to travel to Hengdian is from early March to November The temperature is pleasant at the beginning of the month, especially during the two months of summer vacation. Despite the heat, there are exciting events, including colorful water activities and the lively Water Splashing Festival, which is truly enjoyable. The Pingyan Cave Scenic Area is also a great place to cool down and escape the heat. If you're visiting Hengdian to catch up with celebrities, your trip should be timed based on their filming schedules. Before departure, check which area your favorite star is filming and the approximate filming times. Around 20 film crews shoot in Hengdian every day, with the highest number of crews and celebrities occurring in spring, autumn, and winter.
The weather is cold in January every year, and the Dream Valley Scenic Area enters its closed period, and some programs are suspended. The scenic area often maintains equipment and renovates the area at this time, and tourists may not be able to experience some of the tourist projects under renovation.
Located in Dongyang, Hengdian experiences similar temperatures, making it comfortable in spring and autumn, while experiencing significant day-night temperature swings in winter. Hengdian experiences high temperatures in the summer, and since most scenic areas are open and exposed, sun protection is especially important. June and July are Hengdian's rainy season, so be sure to bring rain gear. Despite its location in the south of the Yangtze River, Hengdian can be quite cold with its damp winds, so be sure to dress warmly in autumn and winter.
The biggest expense in Hengdian is entrance fees. Tickets for a single attraction range from 20 to 130 yuan, but if you want to visit all the attractions at once, you can buy a combined ticket, which costs 390 to 530 yuan. Accommodation costs range from over a thousand yuan to around a hundred yuan, and dining costs between 25 and 90 yuan per person. It's important to note that during peak season and holidays, accommodation and ticket prices in Hengdian are higher than usual. For budget-conscious travelers, visit during off-season or during non-holidays.
