Zhejiang Jinhua | This Hidden Gem City is Seriously Underrated
by AFR. Val 2747
Jun 20, 2025
1. Hengdian World Studios (Dongyang City)**
- **Highlights**: World's largest film and TV shooting base, visit filming locations of "Nirvana in Fire" and "Joy of Life".
- **Recommended Areas**:
- **Qin Palace**: Impressive ancient-style architecture, must-see "Dragon Emperor's Arrival" 4D show.
- **Qingming Riverside**: Song Dynasty style street, perfect for traditional hanfu photography.
- **Dream Valley**: Night water park + live rainstorm and flood show.
- **Tips**: Recommend buying a 2-day pass, wear comfortable shoes for lots of walking.
**2. Shuanglong Cave (Jinhua Mountain)**
- **Special Feature**: As described by Guo Moruo: "Thousand-foot beam presses low over water, light boat enters creek lying down", experience the unique cave entry by lying down in a boat.
- **Combined Tour**: Binghu Cave Waterfall, Wong Tai Sin Ancestral Temple (Taoist holy site).
**3. Yiwu International Trade City**
- **How to Visit**: World's largest small commodities market, experience the impressive "World's Supermarket" (recommend visiting Zone 5's imported goods pavilion).
**4. Zhuge Bagua Village (Lanxi)**
- **Highlight**: Well-preserved Ming and Qing Dynasty village, laid out in Eight Trigrams formation with maze-like alleys.
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### **II. Jinhua Food Recommendations**
1. **Jinhua Ham**: Must try "steamed tofu with ham", recommended traditional brand **"Jin Brand Ham"** stores.
2. **Shortbread**: Preserved vegetable and meat filling, best when freshly baked! **Moxiang Shortbread** is locals' favorite.
3. **Dongyang Wo Noodles**: Rich broth + handmade noodles, perfect with pork cracklings.
4. **Night Snacks**: **Sanlu Junction Night Market's** grilled fish and crayfish are extremely popular.
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### **III. Transportation Guide**
- **High-speed Rail**: Jinhua Station/Jinhua South Station, 1 hour from Hangzhou, 2 hours from Shanghai.
- **City Bus**: Most attractions accessible by bus, take special coach to Hengdian (from Jinhua East Bus Station).
- **Self-driving**: Smooth route from Yiwu-Hengdian-Jinhua, convenient parking.
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### **IV. Accommodation Recommendations**
- **Hengdian**:
- High-end: Hengdian World Studios VIP Building (immersive film and TV theme).
- Value for money: Fengjing Jiali Hotel (near Qin Palace).
- **Jinhua City**:
- Jinhua World Trade Hotel (city center, near night market).
- Unique homestay: Inside Zhuge Bagua Village "
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