Hengdian World Studios Ming and Qing Palace

🌟Highlights: The Ming and Qing Palace is one of the five sub-scenic areas of Hengdian World Studios. It integrates film and television shooting, tourism, and festival ceremonies. Construction began in November 1998 and took eight years to complete, involving the demolition of 13 mountain peaks. It's a 1:1 replica of the Forbidden City in Beijing, covering an area of 1,500 mu (approximately 247 acres). It officially opened to the public on New Year's Day in 2005. ❤Recommended reasons: The Ming and Qing Palace draws inspiration from the architectural styles of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Using the unique construction methods of Hengdian World Studios, it imitates the ceremonial systems of the Tang, Song, and Yuan dynasties, while also incorporating architectural elements from the Republican era. It brings together four major architectural series, including the imperial palaces of the capital, royal gardens, princely residences and government offices, and hutong dwellings. It showcases the essence of various ancient architectural styles, such as forbidden city palaces, royal gardens, princely residences and government offices, scenic temples, and hutong dwellings, recreating the architectural landscape of Beijing across multiple historical periods. The scenic area boasts many historical sites, including Checkerboard Street, Chengtian Gate Square, the Thousand-Step Corridor, Wenwu Stage, Jinshui River, and Yudai Bridge. 📍Detailed address: Huancheng North Road, Hengdian Town, Dongyang City, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province 🕙Opening hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 📝Tips: Adult tickets are CNY 180 per person