Mo Yan’s vivid depiction in ‘Red Sorghum’ has captivated countless readers. With the popularity of the TV series ‘Red Sorghum’ produced by Shandong TV, the filming location, Gaomi, has become the focus of audience attention. Tens of thousands of tourists have flocked to Gaomi, sparking a surge in tourism. The sorghum fields used for the TV series filming have been named ‘Red Sorghum Film and Television City’, and the bandit dens, watchtowers, Simen Pagoda, and other scenic spots built for the filming have become highlights of Gaomi tours. Visitors here can explore the filming structures from the TV series and appreciate the unique cultural works of Gaomi, such as ‘Gaomi Four Treasures’ (Jiangzhuang Pugai New Year paintings, Niejia Village clay sculptures, Lijia Village red paper couplets, Gaomi paper-cuttings). Many tourists also compete to experience the scenes of ‘Jiuer’ riding a donkey and the sedan chair in the TV series. Moreover, the sedan chair that Zhou Xun sat in during the filming, and the tofu she ate while filming, have become popular among tourists. The opening hours are 09:00-17:30 all year round; during Labor Day, the opening hours are 08:30-17:30.
Concessions: Children: Children aged 6 years (inclusive) or below, or with a height of 1.4 meters (inclusive) or below, are free; Elderly: Elderly aged 60 years (inclusive) or above are free; Disabled: Disabled individuals (including severely disabled individuals and one accompanying person) are free; Military personnel: Active military personnel with identification are free; Martyrs’ families, families of military personnel who died in service, and families of deceased military personnel: These families (including spouses, parents or supporters, children, and siblings who are supported by them) are free; Veterans: Retired military officers and non-commissioned officers with identification are free; Fire and rescue personnel: Fire and rescue personnel with identification are free; Tour guides: Tour guides with a new electronic guide certificate issued by the National Tourism Administration and a team leading proof for the same day are free; Journalists: Journalists with a press card issued by the State Press and Publication Administration and passed the annual inspection are free; Photography Association members: Members of photography associations at the provincial level or above (with membership cards issued by the association) are free; High-level talents: High-level talents with a ‘Shandong Talent Card’ are free; Students: Minors aged 6 years (inclusive) to 18 years (exclusive) and full-time undergraduate students or below enjoy half-price.
Red Sorghum Film and Television City
Mo Yan’s vivid depiction in ‘Red Sorghum’ has captivated countless readers. With t[...]
