Inside China’s largest film studio

The town of Hengdian in eastern China’s Zhejiang province has been called the Hollywood of China. It is home to China’s largest film studio, which produces more than 1,800 movies and TV series each year, and census figures show a quarter of the town’s population are actors. But after a two decade boom, business is slowing down in Hengdian, because of a government crackdown on corruption within the film industry.

[kevinmeng]

Whoever built this is such a genius. Back then TV shows and movies used to feature sets that were just terrible attempts to replicate historical sites.

[sevenhenson]

Wow didn't know that it was a replica. Thought the show got a licence to shoot part of the scenes at the real palace!

[barthzesperida]

if ur Cdrama fan. Hengdian studio is familliar to u...coz its always repeatedly shown in drama and films. The best

[seowlingwee]

China is simply amazing.
The Middle Kingdom blows my mind!

[TheMagicCrafter]

I want to go there so badly! It looks so beautiful 🖤 It's a shame that the actors aren't being treated fairly though. That does take some of the charm away from it, I'll admit.

[kslim]

Soon they build a replica EARTH in 100yrs time!

[TrinhNguyen-shfj]

I hope to visit one day. I heard they were going make more life sized replicas. It is big and nice!

[deepdude]

It is so sad to hear this. Why would enforce a cap to their salaries? Is film industry subsidized by the goverment or is it ran through private funding? Could anyone here explain?

[拉磨的野马]

Because you can, t allow too many film companies make their films in the real antique architectures, such as the Forbidden City, or the still busily crouded Shanghai Huangpu Beach. That will cause damage to the real cultural relics or affect people, s daily life. More importantly, it is a higher cost for the film companies. Thus I believe this is a good resolution to construct vivid fack ones for film makers.

[Tysongranger]

Hero was and is one of the best movies I've seen till date.... It's a masterpiece

[texvulakoro]

I thought it was a real forbidden city

[ChanDdeonu]

Seeing this video, makes me wanna rewatch
"Empress Ki" Tv drama❤️

[TheBebelehaut]

"We say the heart of Cinema is the man in the Eye." - AL MANAR

[xlQueenOfCrowslx]

Wanna go there ❤❤❤❤❤ a lot of my favorite dramas were filmed there

[juanmanuelavilafuentes]

En seis años término mi periplo estadounidense y comienzo mi aventura en el cine chino, hasta pronto amigos!!

[refrancman]

Better if the report included why the Chinese government sanctioned the show business.

[chuckbass]

It's much bigger than 2 Hollywoods combine!

[NoelleIsTheGeoArchon]

Hero and The Emperor and the Assassin was film here

[sundramjha]

Go some research
Indian have largest film studio
Ramoji film studio

[DavidisDawei]

Does the air so look polluted in those movies of ancient times?