Live Your Best Lives
The most popular drama of late is undoubtedly "Joy of Life." Starring Zhang Ruoyun, Chen Daoming, and Li Qin, the show has become a national hit with its impressive cast, quirky plot, and sophisticated production, becoming a highly acclaimed period drama following "Nirvana in Fire" and "The Longest Day in Chang'an." The story tells the story of a modern civilization that perished after an ice age, and how a handful of modern people awaken in a later civilization and transform their era with modern ideas.
The whole drama is full of imagination. Fan Xian, played by Zhang Ruoyun, is an ancient man with modern memories, and is also the illegitimate son of Emperor Qing (played by Chen Daoming).
Before her death, young Master Fan's mother left him a robot named Wuzhu, who was skilled in martial arts and would never age, and a sniper rifle. With modern thinking, Fan Xian began to make his mark in the feudal society.
The quirky yet plausible plot, with its humorous yet profound tone, has attracted veteran actors like Chen Daoming, and lead actor Zhang Ruoyun has signed on for all three seasons. While you're interested in the plot, dedicated You Xiaojun is all about the filming locations. Many of the beautiful scenes in Season 1 were captured at off-the-beaten-path spots in Yunnan. Today, follow Xiao Fan's footsteps and explore them!
Lord Fan is about to go on a diplomatic mission to Northern Qi. Before leaving, he takes his sweetheart Lin Wan'er to visit the rapeseed flower fields. Lin Wan'er exclaims "how beautiful!" You Xiaojun recognizes it at a glance, aren't these the rapeseed flowers in Luoping!
Luoping has the largest rapeseed flower planting area in the country and the most beautiful karst peaks in China. CCTV has visited here for filming many times.
The rapeseed fields covering an area of more than 800,000 mu are perfectly integrated with the karst landform, and it is so beautiful when viewed from a high vantage point!
For photography enthusiasts, Luoping's spring offers a chance to capture the beauty of rapeseed flowers, sea of clouds and sunrise, and spectacular peaks and forests.
This is the place with the earliest spring in China. If you go there during the Spring Festival, you can already encounter a sea of flowers. Bring your family along for a leisurely stroll or take a horse-drawn carriage to wander through the poetic sea of rapeseed flowers. It is the best choice for a spring outing.
To ensure the success of his young master Fan Xian's diplomatic mission to Northern Qi, Wu Zhu engages in a fierce battle with Northern Qi's foremost warrior, Ku He, before a waterfall. The epic battle takes place at the Nine Dragons Waterfall, one of China's four great waterfalls. Netizens exclaimed that the Nine Dragons Waterfall is a perfect match for a period drama!
Due to the special geological structure and thousands of years of erosion by water, ten waterfalls of varying heights, widths and shapes have been formed on the Jiulong River. The largest one is 112 meters wide and 56 meters high.
The Jiulong Waterfall Group has numerous waterfalls and dense scenic spots, some of which are majestic, some precipitous, some beautiful, and some soothing. The beautiful scenery continues all year round, and it is known as "the Ten Waterfalls of Jiulong, a unique one in the South".
It was selected as one of the "Six Most Beautiful Waterfalls in China" by the "Beautiful China" event of National Geographic China.
When Fan Xian was escorting the Northern Qi spy Sean all the way, he had his first fight with a Northern Qi master at the border between Northern Qi and Southern Qing. The fight was set against the backdrop of a vast stone forest with thousands of peaks standing shoulder to shoulder, and the magnificent visual effect was overwhelming.
This intersection was filmed at the Stone Forest in Yunnan, and is also called Stone Forest in the play.
There are many strange rocks here, which are said to be the reincarnation of Ashima after her death. The Liu Xiaolingtong version of "Journey to the West" also filmed here many times, which shows the beauty of the scenery.
The Stone Forest was formed 270 million years ago and is the essence of the world's karst landforms. It has the world's longest evolutionary history of karst landforms, the widest distribution area, the most complete types, and the most unique forms of Paleozoic karst landform communities. It is known as the "No. 1 Wonder in the World".
However, Yunnan has many more niche destinations suitable for filming. Let us boldly guess where in Yunnan the second and third seasons of "Joy of Life" might be filmed.
This land, nestled on the China-Myanmar border, boasts emerald rivers, treacherous mountains, unfathomable forests, the only remaining Dulong women with facial tattoos in China, and traditional zipline crossings. It has long been considered Yunnan's last remaining paradise.
People who have been to Dulongjiang say, "I have finally been to heaven."
Six years ago, the Dulong River was often blocked by heavy snow, and people inside could only come out once every six months. Now, a Dulong River Tunnel connects the inside and outside worlds, revealing the true face of the Dulong River to the world.
After being closed for two years, the Dulong River Scenic Area reopened to the public in October 2019. The number of people allowed in is limited to 500 per day, and even tourist buses cannot enter. It is a truly niche place.
In Dulong River, you can join You Xiaojun on a hike along the China-Myanmar border, search for the last tattooed woman, experience traditional zipline transportation, and enjoy a meal of Nu ethnic minority hand-pulled rice...
According to the content of the novel, Lord Xiao Fan eventually lived in seclusion in the mountains. You Xiaojun strongly recommended to the crew that Lord Xiao Fan come to Dulongjiang to live in seclusion!
Near Puzhehei, the filming location of the TV series "Eternal Love", there is a Shede grassland, known as the "Little Inner Mongolia of Yunnan", which is secluded from the world.
The grasslands here are extremely pristine and rarely come from other places. It is a leisure place for locals.
During the day, you'll be accompanied by the twinkling flocks and herds of cattle, and at night, you'll be greeted by the starry sky. It's truly beautiful! Bring your loved ones along for a camping trip, chatting about life under the stars—it's bound to be an unforgettable experience.
Moreover, it would be a perfect place to arrange horse racing or grassland chasing scenes.
In Lincang, Yunnan, there is a small, isolated village - Wengding Village.
Because of its remote location, Wengding Village transitioned directly from slavery to socialism, preserving many of its original customs and earning the title of China's last primitive tribe. The Wa people consider black beauty and revere primitive totems.
Here, heaven, earth, humans and gods live together, and humans and nature live in harmony. This simplicity is enough to impress every visiting guest.
It is a perfect arrangement to arrange a war scene between the Nanqing Kingdom and the southern tribes here!
The distant mountains are vast and boundless, the nearby river is melodious. Wanjiapotu is far better than the small Suzhou and Hangzhou.
No one would have thought that Heshun Ancient Town, located in western Yunnan, would top the list of China's top ten charming ancient towns. With a history of over 600 years, Heshun Ancient Town is more romantic than Lijiang and quieter than Dali.
This is the "Little Jiangnan" on the plateau. Nearby there are unique volcanic geothermal resources and historical relics of the Anti-Japanese War in western Yunnan. The Anti-Japanese War masterpiece "My Captain, My Regiment" was filmed here.
Another scenic spot in the ancient town is the Heshun Bailian Hot Spring Hotel. Located west of the ancient town, at the foot of the volcano and next to the wetlands, the tranquil rural life of the ancient town adds a sense of tranquility to Bailian.
The open-air garden hot springs of Heshun Bailian fully embody the organic combination of Eastern culture, Buddhist culture and Western leisure culture in its architectural facilities and services. A leisurely soak in the hot springs in early spring will bring you endless comfort.
After watching "Joy of Life", why not take your family and follow Mr. Fan to Yunnan to "sweep away pornography and go outing" and make the most of the spring!
