The Ming-Qing Palace Garden is one of the more classic scenic areas in Hengdian World Studios. This large scenic area that integrates functions such as film and television shooting and tourism is built on a 1:1 scale according to the Forbidden City in Beijing and is currently the larger film and television shooting base in Hengdian. Here, more than a hundred film blockbusters such as ‘The Chinese Odyssey’, ‘Curse of the Golden Flower’, and ‘Royal Tramp’ have been filmed. Nowadays, with palace dramas being very popular, the Ming-Qing Palace Garden attracts many production crews. Popular dramas such as ‘Palace’, ‘Empresses in the Palace’, ‘War and Beauty’, and ‘Palace Lock Heart Jade’ have all been filmed here. Stars like Chow Yun-fat, Gong Li, Huang Xiaoming, and Sun Li have all left their marks here. Basically, there are production crews filming here every day. Therefore, while visiting here, you might run into a big star. The Ming-Qing Palace Garden refers to the palace architecture techniques of the Ming and Qing dynasties. In the unique construction style of the film and television city, it imitates the rituals of the Tang, Song, Yuan and other periods and also incorporates the architectural style of the Republic of China era. It brings together four major architectural series including palaces in the capital, imperial gardens, princely mansions and yamen, and alleyway residences. It truly reproduces the government residences, street shops and palace features of Yanjing in multiple historical periods. Since the scenic area is large, if there are elderly people and children coming together, it is recommended to take an electric car at the entrance of the scenic area to visit various scenic spots. Young people can rent bicycles. In addition, it is recommended to visit here in spring and autumn. If you come here in summer, there is basically no shade on the walking route here and it is very hot. Of course, before coming here to play, it is recommended to review several classic films first, which may give you a different feeling. The layout of the Ming-Qing Palace Garden is mainly composed of Daming Gate, Chengtian Gate, Meridian Gate, and then directly to Taihe Gate and Qianqing Gate. Qianqing Palace is the end of the central axis. The main buildings include Taihe Palace, Qianqingmen Square, Qianqing Palace, Kunning Palace, Shufangzhai, Yangxin Palace, Military Aircraft Department, and the six palaces on the west side. Although it is a clone, the momentum is just as magnificent. On both sides of the central axis is another world. Old Beijing gray brick houses are transplanted, and there are barbicans, overpasses, and the Eight Great Hutongs. Many scenes that have disappeared in Beijing are reproduced here. Every step you take here will remind you of the scenes in film and television dramas. For example, when ‘Curse of the Golden Flower’ was filmed, chrysanthemums were spread all over the Taihe Palace Square. When ‘War and Beauty’ was filmed, the scenes of concubines intriguing against each other in Qianqing Palace, Kunning Palace, and the six palaces on the west side. In the past, a TV series ‘Princess Huanzhu’ made the name Shufangzhai imprinted in people’s minds. In fact, it is unknown whether there is really a palace named Shufangzhai in the palace. In addition, there is a place to rent costumes and take pictures in Taihe Palace. Tourists can put on costumes and hold props here and take pictures in front of their favorite scenes to commemorate and be a star for a while.
In addition to its historical charm, the Ming and Qing Palaces Scenic Area offers daily performances that bring history to life. The grand movie stage drama ‘Forbidden City Grand Ceremony’ is performed daily at the Xihua Gate Theater, drawing from historical events during the Ming, Qing dynasties, and the founding period. It showcases three grand ceremonies through song and dance, reflecting the historical evolution and the rise and fall of dynasties within the Forbidden City. Equestrian enthusiasts can watch the ‘Banner Horse Battle’ at the Martial Field, which displays solemn royal ceremonies, superb horsemanship, and thrilling horse battles. Visitors can also ride horses for photos on the square.
The Huguang Guild Hall presents the ‘Secret Play of the Qing Palace’ daily, narrating the story of Wei Xiaobao and Princess Jianning’s daring adventure into Ao Bai’s residence to steal the Forty-Two Chapters Sutra. If time permits, visitors can also visit the Manchu-Han Full Banquet Hall opposite the Huguang Guild Hall, which displays dishes once used by emperors. The scenic area is open year-round from 08:30 to 16:30. Special policies include a 30% discount for senior citizens born in 1964 or earlier for men and 1969 or earlier for women, with ID or senior citizen cards; a 20% discount for students with full-time student ID and ID verification (recent graduates with examination certificates or admission notices); a 20% discount for veterans with ‘Non-Commissioned Officer Discharge Certificate’ or ‘Conscript Discharge Certificate’ and free entry for active military personnel with valid related documents; a 50% discount for the disabled with valid disability certificates; a 20% discount for teachers with county-level or above education bureau-issued teacher qualification certificates and ID; a 20% discount for minors aged 14 to 18 with valid ID; free entry for children aged 7 or younger (born after 2017) or under 1.2 meters in height, accompanied by a ticket-holding adult; and a 50% discount for children aged 8 to 13 (born between 2016 and 2011) or between 1.2 and 1.5 meters in height. Additional notes: Parent-child ticket notice: Free entry for children is limited to one child per adult, regardless of whether the child meets the ticket purchase standards. For example, 1 adult + 1 child (1.2-1.5 meters) + 1 child (under 1.2 meters); any additional children are considered to exceed the parent-child limit, limited to 1 child. Non-parent-child: Free entry for children is limited to one child per adult. Service facilities include a parking lot: [Ming and Qing Palaces Scenic Area Parking Lot] with parking fees charged according to on-site rules, located at the entrance of the Hengdian Ming and Qing Palaces Scenic Area, with capacity subject to actual conditions; free WIFI with account ‘hdysc’ and no password required, covering the entire area; luggage storage available for a fee at the visitor center, with no storage for valuables; and guided tours provided at the entrance of each scenic area.Map of the Scenic Area: A guide map is provided at the entrance of the scenic area.
Transportation within the Scenic Area: The reference price is subject to the on-site rates. Address: At the entrance. Restrooms: Multiple restrooms are available within the garden, with clear signs within the scenic area. Convenience Store: A convenience store is located within the scenic area.
