[2025 Dongyang Attraction] Travel Guide for Hengdian New Yuanming Palace (Updated Jul)

🤔 You can experience the rich Russian charm within China, even feeling as if you're in a European royal court! 🏰 Don't be surprised, Yuanming New Garden in Dongyang, Zhejiang, is such a magical place! 🏞️🏰 Yuanming New Garden: 👉 This is not just any theme park, but a meticulous 1:1 scale reproduction of historically renowned architectural complexes, certified as a tourism treasure by the World Tourism Organization. 🌸🍃 Spring Garden and Summer Garden: 👉 The entire Yuanming New Garden is divided into four major areas: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter Gardens. The currently open Spring Garden and Summer Garden each have their unique charm. 🏮 The Spring Garden showcases the concentrated beauty of classical Chinese style, but guess what? The often overlooked Summer Garden next door is the real treasure area, niche and romantic, less crowded and more serene and stunning, simply a hidden gem for photography and check-ins! 📷 🛣️🎒 Complete travel guide, easy to get√ 🕗 Opening hours: 8 am to 5 pm every day, giving you plenty of time to slowly savor the historical significance and romantic art. 📍 Address: Remember, Yuanming New Garden, Xinchangchunyuan, Hengdian Town, Dongyang City, Zhejiang Province, directly accessible by navigation. 🅿️ Worry-free parking: There are free parking spaces at the entrance of the scenic area, so friends who drive themselves need not worry. 🎟️ Ticket details: The adult ticket price is 165 yuan, with discounts for students, teachers, children, and the elderly. ⏳ Duration of visit: 3 to 4 hours, walk slowly, look slowly, every spot is a scene. 🚧🚄 Transportation guide 🚆 Train: The nearest station is Yiwu Station, from where it's convenient to transfer to a bus or take a taxi. ✈️ Airplane: Landing at Yiwu Airport, you can also seamlessly connect to the scenic area. 🏰🎉 Must-visit spots in Summer Garden 1️⃣ Russian Pavilion: It's not a dream, the Saint Vasily Cathedral really appears before your eyes! Nine towers ingeniously integrated, colorful and breathtaking in detail, as if instantly transported to Moscow's Red Square. 2️⃣ Zodiac Fountain: A water show that changes every hour, with all twelve zodiac signs spraying water at noon, a spectacular sight that is truly thrilling. 3️⃣ The Grand Waterworks: A fountain show on the level of the Palace of Versailles, the impact is self-evident. 4️⃣ British Pavilion: A model of Baroque art, where you can also get up close to antique pianos, a perfect fusion of music and history. 5️⃣ Wuzhuting Pavilion: A legendary romantic spot, lush and green, perfect for photography and check-ins, with a unique flavor. 💡🛴 Tips for visiting 🛵 Electric vehicle rental: The park is quite large, so renting an electric vehicle is a smart choice, suitable for two or four people, freely shuttling around. 🍞 Bring your own snacks: Although there are kiosks in the scenic area, bringing some snacks and fruits for a picnic is also a great idea.

Hengdian World Studios - The New Yuanmingyuan Palace 180 rmb - the place is so huge. there were no shows to watch. maybe it is best to go there during summer because they have summer activities. I noticed there were only a very few people going around. There is only one entrance and you have to exit the same way. #urbanexplorer #leaveyourmark

Hey everyone👫, today I want to share an amazing travel destination with you — the New Yuanmingyuan in Jinhua, Zhejiang! This place perfectly recreates the once magnificent Old Summer Palace, giving us the opportunity to experience its breathtaking scenery that transcends time. 🌳New Yuanmingyuan · Spring Garden The Spring Garden is a large-scale imperial garden modeled after the "Forty Scenes of Yuanmingyuan" paintings. As the largest area within the New Yuanmingyuan, it features 45 themed gardens spanning over 4,000 acres, unfolding like a vibrant springtime masterpiece. 🗺️Must-visit attractions: Zhengda Guangming (Upright and Bright Hall): The main palace of Yuanmingyuan, solemn and majestic, serving as the Qing emperors' audience hall with magnificent architecture that showcases imperial grandeur. Jiuzhou Qingyan (Nine Continents in Peace): The emperor's living quarters, symbolizing peace across the land. The garden features exquisite pavilions and towers harmoniously arranged with mountains and waters, displaying the splendor of imperial gardens. Tianran Tuhua (Natural Picture Gallery): From the pavilion, enjoy panoramic views of the Western Hills, the Jade Spring and Longevity Pagoda, and the scenic shores of the Back Lake—a picturesque and breathtaking sight. Fanghu Shengjing (Fanghu Wonderland): A fairy-tale landscape with three grand pavilions extending into the lake in the front, and buildings housing numerous Buddha statues and pagodas in the middle and rear, showcasing unique and magnificent architecture. Fuhai (Sea of Blessings): The largest water area in the garden. Take a dragon boat or colorful boat ride on Fuhai, feel the gentle breeze, and listen to the sounds of the Tianchi Waterfall, as if transported to a fairyland. 🏰New Yuanmingyuan · Summer Garden The Summer Garden is modeled after the Changchun Garden of Beijing's Yuanmingyuan in its heyday. It's a romantic-themed area featuring both classic Chinese imperial architecture, such as the resplendent Haiyue Kaijin and the charming Lion Grove, and European-style palaces and fountains. It innovatively includes exquisite architectural highlights from eight countries: Britain, France, America, Russia, Japan, Germany, Italy, and Austria, allowing visitors to experience diverse international landscapes and cultures without leaving the country. 🗺️Must-visit attractions: Haiyue Kaijin: Towering architecture with extraordinary grandeur, perfect for photography. Great Waterworks: A spectacular fountain display with unique designs that showcase the ingenuity of ancient people. Twelve Zodiac Fountain: A marvel of hydraulic timekeeping, where each zodiac animal head sprays water corresponding to its designated hour.

A Zhejiang elder invested 30 billion yuan to recreate its former glory with a 1:1 scale replica After a century, a visionary from Zhejiang spent 30 billion RMB to construct the "New Yuanmingyuan" at a 1:1 scale, allowing future generations to step into this "Garden of Gardens" and experience its past splendor—now known as the Hengdian New Yuanmingyuan. Located in Hengdian Town, Dongyang City, Zhejiang Province, the project began preparations in 2008, took four years of meticulous planning, and broke ground in 2012 with a total investment of 30 billion RMB. It precisely replicates the architectural complexes of Beijing's Old Summer Palace at a 1:1 ratio and was completed in 2015, marking the 155th anniversary of the original palace's destruction. The New Yuanmingyuan consists of four main gardens: the New Yuanmingyuan (Spring Garden), New Changchun Garden (Summer Garden), New Qichun Garden (Autumn Garden), and New Changchun Garden (Winter Garden). It also features three nighttime attractions—Happy Night Fuhai, Happy Night Yaochi, and Happy Night Temple Fair—along with three themed exhibition halls: the Royal Animal Park, Royal Ice and Snow Park, and Royal Natural Treasure Exhibition Garden. In total, there are ten scenic areas with 100 sub-gardens. The architectural restoration strictly adheres to a 1:1 scale, showcasing classical, European, Russian, and other diverse styles—truly a feast for the eyes! 📝 Tips: 📍 The New Yuanmingyuan is divided into Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter Gardens. Currently, only the Spring and Summer Gardens are open, and they are separate scenic areas—please plan your visit accordingly! 📍 The Summer Garden blends Chinese and Western architecture, featuring recreations of historical relics like the Twelve Zodiac Animal Head Fountains and the Grand Waterworks. It also includes exquisite buildings from eight countries (UK, France, US, Russia, Japan, Germany, Italy, Austria) and exotic streetscapes from 14 nations, including India and Saudi Arabia. 📍 Visitors with ample time can explore the Spring Garden after the Summer Garden. The Spring Garden focuses on traditional Chinese architecture, showcasing the finest landscapes of Jiangnan-style gardens for a unique visual experience. 📍 Location: Hengdian Town, Dongyang City, Jinhua, Zhejiang Province 🕰️ Suggested Duration: ~3 hours ⌚️ Opening Hours: Daily, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

📍Overview of the trip Follow the series, experience the atmosphere of ancient China 🚇How to get there In the past, you had to take the train to Yiwu and then take a bus to Hengdian, but now Hengdian Railway Station is open. Traveling is much more convenient. You can take the high-speed train from Shanghai directly to Hengdian. Then you can call a didi for 10-20 yuan to go to your hotel or various tourist attractions. 📷Tourist attractions There are more than 10 tourist areas in Hengdian, 6-7 highlight zones and a few small sub-zones. We bought a 3-day, 5-zone ticket from Trip for 500 yuan. We chose to visit 5 zones: - Mingqing Palace - Qin Palace - Qingming River Shanghetu - Spring New Garden - Summer New Garden The first 3 zones are highlights that fans of the series should visit at least once because every corner you walk through will make you go, "Wow!" I've seen it in the series before. Luckily, when I went, it was after a long holiday, so there weren't too many people. Qingming Shanghetu is also open until 10 pm. So you can see the night view with magnificent lights (normally, it opens until around 5pm outside the festival). The last 2 zones are new gardens that have just been completed. The Spring Garden is very large. There are dozens of ancient Chinese-style palaces. If you walk, your legs will definitely be tired. You even have to rent a car for 180 yuan. It's very expensive but worth it because you really can't walk. The Summer Garden is located next door, but it's more European-style buildings. If you want to change the atmosphere, you can stop by and see it. It's like visiting 4-5 countries in one day. Another suggestion is to check the show times. Each zone has free shows, such as horseback riding, sword fighting, heaven and earth worshiping ceremonies, small theaters, etc. If you really want to see all the shows, you might need to spend a whole day in each zone. I stayed in Hengdian for 3 days and 2 nights and still felt that my schedule was very tight. I couldn't see everything. #TravelChina 🏠Recommended places to stay

Hengdian New Yuanmingyuan Summer Palace: A thousand years of history in one glance Today, I want to take you on a "cloud tour" of a mysterious and awe-inspiring place - Hengdian New Yuanmingyuan Summer Palace. Have you ever wandered through the long river of history, trying to glimpse the lost royal splendor? Are you curious about the breathtaking garden scenery in the eyes of ancient emperors? Hengdian New Yuanmingyuan Summer Palace gives you a key to travel through time and space. When you step into this land, it is as if you have stepped into the whirlpool of history. The exquisite pavilions and towers are scattered, and the flying eaves and brackets are carved with the traces of time. Every pattern tells the ingenuity of ancient craftsmen. Walking among them, the long corridor is like a winding ribbon, connecting the beautiful scenery in the garden. The sunlight shines through the columns, casting mottled shadows, as if you can see the figures of the royal nobles playing and enjoying the scenery here. The lake in the Summer Palace is like a huge mirror, reflecting the green trees, flowers, and ancient buildings on the shore. The lake water is clear to the bottom, and occasionally a few koi fish swim through it, adding a touch of vitality to this tranquil picture. Walking along the path by the lake, the breeze blows on your face, bringing a trace of coolness. The wind seems to carry the whispers of history, telling the prosperity and vicissitudes of the Old Summer Palace. The vegetation in the garden is lush, with century-old trees shading the sky and rare flowers competing for beauty. These plants are not only embellishments of the garden landscape but also witnesses of history. They have experienced the baptism of wind and rain and the changes of dynasties, yet they still take root here, continuing the story of this land with their lives. Hengdian New Yuanmingyuan Summer Palace is not just a tourist attraction but also a living history and culture classroom. Here, children can see the ancient garden scenery described in books with their own eyes and touch the temperature of history. Adults can find a place of tranquility in their busy lives and feel the nourishment of culture. The elderly can recall past memories in familiar historical scenes and lament the changes of time. Every brick, every tile, and every carving embodies the wisdom and emotions of the Chinese nation. Hengdian New Yuanmingyuan Summer Palace, with its unique charm, showcases the profoundness of Chinese garden art to the world and constantly reminds us to remember history and cherish the hard-won cultural treasures of the present. In the future, I believe that Hengdian New Yuanmingyuan Summer Palace will continue to shine like a bright pearl in the starry sky of cultural tourism, attracting visitors from all directions and allowing more people to appreciate its unique charm that transcends time and space.

The most underrated place in Hengdian, where the Old Summer Palace was rebuilt with 30 billion yuan Went here I admire the aesthetic taste of our ancestors. Although this is a 1:1 replica, it is still magnificent. In the wind and rain, it seems as if I have traveled back to the turbulent times It is hard to imagine how magnificent the Old Summer Palace in Beijing must have been in the past. Many people who go to Hengdian will choose to visit the Qingming Festival Along the River, Ming and Qing Palaces and the like. However, I also highly recommend the New Yuanmingyuan. There are very few people here, and I didn't see many tourists the several times I went there. 「Game Guide」[Cute] This place is very large, divided into four major garden areas: the New Yuanmingyuan, the New Changchun Garden, the New Qichun Garden, and the New Changchun Garden (also known as the Spring Garden, the Summer Garden, the Autumn Garden, and the Winter Garden). The Spring Garden is mainly composed of Qing Dynasty buildings, the Summer Garden is mainly composed of European-style buildings, and the Autumn and Winter Gardens are still under construction. Check-in point [Awesome] Haiyan Hall, where the twelve animal heads spray once an hour Water reproduces the distant view of the Five Bamboo Pavilion in Yuanyingguan, Yuanmingyuan, Beijing. Yingguan Waterworks

#chinatrip There is no one in such a beautiful place. Hengdian Yuanming New Garden Summer Garden, the original picture straight out The building complex of Yuanmingyuan was restored It is mainly civiced into four major parks: New Yuanming Garden, New Changchun Garden and Xingi Spring Garden (also known as Spring Garden, Summer Garden, Autumn Garden and Winter Xiayuan gathers the exquisite characteristic buildings of eight countries in Britain el, France I, Russia •, Japan •, Germany E, Italy I and Austria = . The exotic streets of 14 countries, including India and Saudi Arabia E Opening hours: 08:00-16:30 I Location: Hengdian Town, Dongyang City, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province

| One second back to the "Garden of Gardens". 📍Attraction information: Hengdian Yuanming New Garden is large in scale and has multiple gardens. 🎫Tickets: You can check the discount ticket information in advance on major travel platforms. There are generally multiple package options, such as single garden tickets, multiple garden joint tickets, etc. 🚗Transportation: • Self-driving is very convenient, and there is a parking lot🅿️ in the scenic area. • If you take public transportation, you can first arrive at Hengdian, and then transfer to the special line car to the scenic area. 🌟Tour route: • Go to the New Yuanming Garden (Spring Garden) in the morning. The buildings here are exquisite. After entering from the main entrance, stroll along the lake and enjoy the lake and mountains and the royal garden buildings. You can visit classic buildings such as "Zhengda Guangming", which is very good for taking pictures📸. • Have lunch in the restaurant in the garden and taste local special dishes. • Go to the New Changchun Garden (Summer Garden) in the afternoon. There are many European-style buildings here, as if you are in a foreign country. You can watch performances, such as court dance performances, etc. • Don't miss the garden with light shows at night. When the lights are on, the entire garden is like a dream. 🥢Recommended food: Hengdian has a variety of special snacks, such as Dongyang Wo noodles, dried vegetable meat pie, etc. You can also taste some court pastries in Yuanming New Garden. 📌Precautions: • Understand the performance time of each garden in advance, so as to watch it in advance. • Do sun protection and mosquito prevention measures. • Wear comfortable shoes, because you have to walk a lot. 💕Hengdian Yuanming New Garden is worth a visit whether it is for taking pictures or understanding history and culture. Come and start your Yuanming New Garden trip!

| A Stunning Journey Through Time. ✨Hey guys, today I'm going to share with you the Yuanming New Garden in Jinhua, Zhejiang. It's truly breathtaking!💥 📍Location: Yuanming New Garden, Jinhua, Zhejiang. 🌈Walking into the Yuanming New Garden is like stepping back in time. Every brick, every blade of grass, carries a heavy historical weight. As we all know, the Yuanming Garden was once the "Garden of Ten Thousand Gardens," blending the essence of Chinese and Western architectural art. The Yuanming New Garden in Jinhua is a 1:1 reconstruction of the original Yuanming Garden. It not only recreates the former glory of the Yuanming Garden, but also gives us a chance to experience that turbulent period in history up close.😍 🌳The scenery in the park is picturesque, with pavilions, towers, waterside pavilions, and corridors. Every corner exudes classical beauty. Take a stroll and feel the historical charm and tranquility. The exquisite carvings and magnificent buildings showcase the superb craftsmanship of ancient artisans.🌸 📸It's a great place to take photos! Every shot is like a movie scene. Dress up in ancient costumes and become a classical beauty stepping out of a painting. Here, you can take photos to your heart's content and create beautiful memories.👘 💃Besides admiring the scenery, you can also learn about rich historical and cultural knowledge. Each building has its own unique story and meaning, and the tour guide's explanation gives us a deeper understanding of that period in history. During the tour, we can almost see scenes of royal life from the past and feel the glory and vicissitudes of that era.📚 🌟I highly recommend visiting the Yuanming New Garden in Jinhua to experience a different historical atmosphere and beautiful scenery. Let's explore the past and appreciate the profoundness of Chinese culture together.💕

At the end of the Ming Dynasty and the beginning of the Qing Dynasty, Westerners and Western objects entering the Forbidden City mostly entered Beijing via Macau. In 1582, the Italian missionary Matteo Ricci, who came to Macau, used two Western self-sounding clocks, one large and one small, to win the favor of Emperor Wanli of the Ming Dynasty, and successfully stayed in the palace as a clock and watch mechanic. Western instruments and scientific and technological knowledge have since become the magic weapon for foreign missionaries. Western clocks and watches quickly became the favorite of the Ming and Qing courts, and playing with various self-sounding clocks became a new fashion for Chinese emperors. Emperor Qianlong loved Western clocks and watches. The Qing Palace Clock Factory was also the most prosperous during the Qianlong period. It was composed of more than 100 Western missionaries, craftsmen, and clock eunuchs. The main task was to make various clocks and watches according to the emperor's will. The finished products were decorated with luxury and the mechanical level was comparable to Western imports. In the "Western Clock Museum", various types of novel and complex Western clocks and watches are displayed.

The Hengdian version of Yuanmingyuan is here! 🎉 A perfect 1:1 replica of Beijing's Old Summer Palace, it combines grandeur with exquisite detail. As you stroll through, it feels like stepping into a vivid historical tapestry, where every snapshot is a visual feast. 📸✨ While admiring this reborn glory, remember the scars of history. Never forget our national humiliation. Let this recreated beauty not only evoke our national pride but also remind us to cherish peace and forge ahead with determination! 💪🌟 ⭐ Scenic photos abound; seeing them is fate. Feel free to like and share, as we enjoy the beauty and spread the connection. 🌸📷 #HengdianYuanmingyuan #HistoricalRemembrance #NationalPride #CulturalHeritage

When I step into the century-old Ming and Qing dynasty mansion, Blue tiles, white walls, gardens, courtyards, stone bridges, and flowing water. The lady who greets me in a cheongsam When the red lanterns 'pop' and light up～ It's as if a voice is saying: Welcome, young lady, back to the main house for the evening banquet (sneaky smile 🤭) - 🌟Toasting and chatting merrily... After dinner～ Let the butler lead the way to the art gallery on the negative first floor To see 👀 what fine items the family head has recently added to the collection～ Dongyang wood carvings, jade, sandalwood, and many other treasures from the Western Zhou dynasty to the present, I've learned again～ Then go play some golf 🏌️‍♀️ sing a song, just right for digestion～ Back in the room, add bath salts to the wine, soak in a hot bath (comfortable ing...) (Night ends🔚) When daylight breaks, the crow outside my window calls me to wake up (chirping) Let's take the elevator together to the second-floor stage for an ancient-style breakfast With a snack box in hand, I come to the yard, feeling the gentle breeze of the spring day～ To arrange the next itinerary. 🚗Young lady's itinerary: 👉Yuanming New Garden Reconstructed on a 1:1 scale, the historically famous architecture. The entire Yuanming New Garden is divided into Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter Gardens The Russian Pavilion, the bamboo green courtyard, the British Pavilion, and more are all here. 👉Dream Bund Resort—12min 👉Guangzhou Street·Hong Kong Street—16min 👉Fantasy Valley—17min 👉Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival—20min 👉Palace of the Qin King—20min You can also go eat Biangbiang noodles～ Very delicious to eat.

The Dream of Yuanmingyuan Comes to Life Here. You can't miss Yuanmingyuan when you come to Hengdian. I had no expectations before entering, thinking it might be a tacky imitation, but I was truly amazed once inside. The 30 billion spent by the boss was well worth it~ The 'Garden of All Gardens' summer palace is replicated based on the map of the ruins of Yuanmingyuan, with the grand and spectacular architecture of various nations meticulously restored. The construction is far from hasty; the timber and brick walls, the pruned trees and horticulture, the exquisite fountains... There are very few tourists during the holidays, only about twenty or thirty in the garden, but the numerous large and small fountains are all in full operation. The grounds are clean, and the lake water is crystal clear. There are some NPCs dressed as people from the palace who guide you through the historical elegance. The twelve zodiac animal heads, the Grand Waterworks, the Harmonious Interests, the Linear Bridge, the Haiyan Hall, the Yuan Ying Observatory, the Viewing Water Law, and other landscapes and courtyards seen in books are all presented one by one. There are also some new European-style landmark buildings that are quite characteristic of Hengdian~ It's very photogenic; you can easily snap hundreds of pictures. It's a great place for shooting, just a little color adjustment and a filter, and the texture comes alive. After a while, I was too tired to keep shooting. At the entrance, you can choose to wear a European-style dress, but it's too cold in winter, so I gave up. This place has not been used as a film location yet, looking forward to future film and TV works themed around Yuanmingyuan. Where to go for a holiday? Self-driving tour to Hengdian Film and Television City for European architecture photography and travel inspiration

#cherryblossom2024 🌸 Hengdian is really at the next level Rebuild the Old Summer Palace!! I have been to Hengdian three times, but it's my first time entering the Old Summer Palace. The newly reconstructed Old Summer Palace, which costs 30 billion yuan, is already good enough. I can't imagine how stunning the original one would be. The Old Summer Palace is divided into four garden areas: spring, summer, autumn, and winter, which were in the garden last spring and summer. Various gardens and European style architecture, a certain distance in your lifetime!