Zhenbeibao Western Film Studio
镇北堡西部影城 · Zhènběibǎo Xībù Yǐngchéng
Two crumbling Ming and Qing frontier forts turned into a film set by writer Zhang Xianliang; scenes from “Red Sorghum” and many other Chinese films were shot here, and you can wander the sets, old streets and props.
No booking neededBring your passport2–3 hours
Tip
Pair it with the rock carvings and Baisikou on the same day. Several wineries are a few minutes’ drive away, so you can end the day with a tasting.
- Opening hours
- Peak season (mid-April to mid-October) about 08:00–18:00; off-season about 08:30–17:30. To be confirmed
- Price
- About ¥80–110 depending on the package; some shows and activities extra. Check when booking. To be confirmed
- How to book
- Buy at the gate or on Trip.com with your passport.
- Getting there
- About 35 km north-west of the old town, roughly 45 minutes by car on National Road 110; DiDi, a hired car, or the seasonal tourist buses that also serve the rock carvings
- Address in Chinese
- 宁夏回族自治区银川市西夏区镇北堡镇110国道东侧镇北堡西部影城
Photo: Yanxutong1215 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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