Feiteng Film and Television City
Over 100 TV dramas and films have been shot here, including "Big House," "The Dyeing Workshop," "Heavenly Sword and Dragon Saber," "The Eloquent Ji Xiaolan," "Emperor Kangxi on Secret Tours," and "Granary Under Heaven." Movie stars frequently visit this location. The largest film production base in northern China unveils its mysterious veil—
The predecessor of Feiteng Productions, Feiteng (China) Productions Co., Ltd., was established in 1995 as a wholly-owned enterprise of Taiwan’s Feiteng Productions in Beijing. In 2001, China’s largest privately-owned multimedia media company—Starlight Media Co., Ltd.—invested and took a controlling stake in Feiteng Productions. Over the past nine years since the establishment of Feiteng Film and Television City, Feiteng Productions and numerous film and television production units and crews from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and overseas have filmed more than 100 productions here. This is the main filming location for popular TV dramas such as "Big House," "The Dyeing Workshop," "Heavenly Sword and Dragon Saber," "May Huaixiang Fragrance," "The Eloquent Ji Xiaolan I, II, III," and "Princess Huanzhu III." Other famous productions filmed here include "Mouse Loves Cat," "Little Fish and Flower Deficiency," "Emperor Kangxi and Wei Xiaobao," "My Life," "A Love Through Time," "Emperor Kangxi on Secret Tours," "Granary Under Heaven," "Toward the Republic," and "Sister-in-Law Tian Guihua." The diverse and complete range of sets has not only made it an important base for film and television production in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, but it will also become a must-visit tourist destination where visitors will feel they’ve missed out if they don’t come.
As the largest outdoor filming and post-production base in northern China, Feiteng Film and Television City covers an area of over 350 acres, divided into northern and southern sections. The southern ancient city serves as the outdoor filming area, featuring mainly Ming and Qing-style architecture, including streets, courtyard houses, restaurants, teahouses, pawnshops, theaters, pavilions, waterside pavilions, inns, brothels, civilian homes, prisons, as well as royal mansions, county government offices, temples, and city walls of various sizes. There are also depictions of southern water towns, northern villages, and imperial gardens—all structures are crafted from raw wood using traditional methods, remarkably lifelike.
Stepping into this surreal film city, visitors can not only admire the streetscapes of the Ming and Qing dynasties and the beauty of the Jiangnan region but also explore the depth and charm of film culture. Tour guides will explain the scenes and plots of classic films and TV dramas shot here, as well as the processes and intricacies of filmmaking. You’ll learn about the blurred lines between fiction and reality in film, and experience the joy that film culture brings. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of familiar stars filming nearby—
Visitors can enjoy activities such as "visiting the prefectural yamen" to see the extravagance of powerful officials, exploring "Wei Xiaobao’s Home" at Chunfeng Tower to browse its former splendor, or visiting "The Dyeing Workshop" to appreciate the hardships of entrepreneurship. When tired, head up to the teahouse where waiters in period costumes serve tea. Breathe in the rich aroma, listen to the gentle sounds of the moon lute, and gaze at the gray bricks, green tiles, red walls, towers, pavilions, and waterside structures—losing all sense of time.
Friends can also dress up as ancient heroes or heroines. Put on battle armor and swords, gallop freely on horseback at the racetrack to experience the drama of battle, or wear elegant attire and stroll through the imperial garden to play the roles of talented scholars and beautiful ladies. Professional cameramen, makeup artists, and prop teams ensure a uniquely memorable experience.
The indoor studio is mainly used for interior scenes. A particularly worthwhile spot is the authentic "Kangxi’s Royal Kitchen" set, where visitors can sit down and enjoy a meal. It’s very likely that you’ll be inspired to create your own dramatic stories right here.
After a full day of exploring, when you’re tired and hungry, you can rest, stay overnight, and dine in the film city’s living area. There are 140 guest rooms that meet three-star hotel standards. Here, you can try your hand at fishing and then enjoy a barbecue on-site. For a restaurant meal, the chefs offer a variety of delicacies, with salted egg yolk corn and pickled radish dishes being especially unique. And you might just find yourself seated next to a celebrity. At night, those who enjoy nightlife can still access urban conveniences, including fitness equipment, billiards, stereo laser disc rooms, karaoke rooms, a small library, and internet facilities—offering options for both activity and relaxation.
Feiteng Film and Television City is located right next to National Highway 101. From Beijing, take the Huairou Overpass, turn right at the Yangsong Town sign, go down the bridge, and head east for two kilometers. You’ll then see the tall white buildings and ancient city of the film city on both sides of the road.
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