Located in Binhu District, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, this 100-hectare complex was built by CCTV for filming Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Water Margin. Now a national 5A-level scenic area, it authentically recreates Song Dynasty streetscapes and Three Kingdoms architecture, earning the title "Oriental Hollywood".
History & Development
Background
- Established: Opened in 1994 with ¥350 million investment
- Purpose: Provide authentic sets for CCTV's epic TV adaptations
- Evolution: Transformed from filming location to integrated cultural-tourism destination
Cultural Value
- Film Culture: Hosted 300+ productions including Nirvana in Fire
- Architecture: 200+ reconstructed Song and Three Kingdoms buildings
- Folk Culture: Showcases Song Dynasty marketplace life and crafts
Park Layout
Water Margin Zone
- Along the River During Qingming Street: Song commercial street replica
- Liangshan Assembly Hall: Heroic gathering scene
- Gaotang Prefecture: Key story locations recreation
Three Kingdoms Zone
- Wu Kingdom Palace: Eastern Wu complex with Ganlu Temple
- Red Cliffs Battlefield: Asia's largest artificial water filming set
- Peach Garden: Oath-swearing scene of Liu/Guan/Zhang
Unique Experiences
Film-Themed
- Live Shows: Three Heroes vs Lü Bu, Fight with Ximen Qing etc.
- Special Effects: Green screen and wire work experiences
- Costume Rental: Dress as classic characters
Cultural Activities
- Song Marketplace: Try ancient games like touhu and cuju
- Heritage Crafts: Sugar painting and paper-cutting demonstrations
- Festivals: Spring Festival fair, Mid-Autumn lantern shows
Practical Information
Opening Hours
- Peak Season (Mar-Nov): 07:30-17:30
- Off Season (Dec-Feb): 08:00-17:00
- Shows: Three Heroes 10:00/14:00, Ximen Qing 11:00/15:00
Tickets
- Adult: ¥150 (both cities)
- Concession: ¥75 (students/seniors over 60)
- Combo: ¥210 (includes Tang City)
- Free: Children under 1.4m & seniors over 70
Transportation
- Bus: Routes 82/212 direct to park
- Drive: Wuxi North Exit on Huning Expressway, then 15km on Tongjiang Ave
- Bullet Train: Metro Line 1 from Wuxi Station to Nanchansi then transfer
Tips
- Allocate 4-6 hours (full day recommended)
- Consider shuttle carts (¥30) for large area
- Check show schedules for optimal routing
- Wear comfortable walking shoes