China West Film Studio / Zhenbeibu West Film Studio

　　Zhenbeibu West Film Studio is located on the majestic eastern foothills of the Helan Mountains, 25 kilometers from Yinchuan Railway Station and 60 kilometers from Heda Airport. It is directly accessible via National Highway 110 and the Yinchuan North Ring Expressway, making it a highlight of the Helan Mountain East Scenic Area. Since its establishment, under the leadership of Chairman Zhang Xianliang and with the dedication of all staff, the studio has transformed a barren land and two ruins into Yinchuan’s first national 5A-level tourist attraction through intellectual planning, creative design, and modern business management concepts. It has been recognized by the State Council and the Ministry of Culture as a “National Cultural Industry Demonstration Base” and a “Comprehensive Experimental Base for the Protective Development of National Intangible Cultural Heritage Representative Projects.” In 2011, it was awarded “China’s Top Ten Film Bases,” “Asia Golden Travel Award – Most Distinctive and Charming Scenic Spot,” and ranked among “China’s Top 100 Brands” and “Asia’s Top 500 Brands.” It is truly unique in China, creating a miracle in the Chinese tourism industry and is hailed as “a wonder of China.” It has been voted by tourists as “China’s Most Popular Tourist Destination” and “China’s Best Tourist Attraction,” and is cherished by the people of Ningxia as the “Treasure of Ningxia.”

　　Zhenbeibu West Film Studio is rich in cinematic culture. Many internationally acclaimed films such as *The Herdsman*, *Red Sorghum*, and *Yellow River Cantata*, as well as 200 popular movies and TV dramas including *A Chinese Odyssey*, *New Dragon Gate Inn*, *14 Blades*, and *The Treasure Hunter*, were filmed here. Numerous Chinese stars who later gained international fame got their big break here, earning Zhenbeibu the reputation of being “where Chinese cinema steps onto the world stage.” Today, the studio preserves over 200 key scenes from various films and TV productions, allowing you to step into the dreamscape of the silver screen, with free guided tours available throughout. Now, taking it a step further, with the spirit of “inheriting Chinese traditions and promoting national culture,” the studio has gradually shifted from “selling desolation” to “selling culture and history,” becoming a microcosm of an ancient northern Chinese town. Zhenbeibu West Film Studio “borrows the form of film art to revive the soul of folk culture,” showcasing a wealth of traditional Chinese tangible and intangible cultural heritage, recreating the lifestyles, production methods, warfare, and entertainment of our ancestors. Visitors here feel as if they’ve stepped through a “time tunnel” back to a bygone era, awakening our collective cultural memory. It inspires rich imagination and creativity—as the saying goes, “Gain historical knowledge through fun, and experience ancient life through play.”

　　In 2011, Zhenbeibu West Film Studio developed Old Yinchuan Street and introduced a new tourism concept—“Wellness and Leisure Travel.” Moreover, visitors can participate in the most personalized and trendy entertainment activities such as short film shoots and MTVs, truly making you feel “you come as a tourist, but leave as a star.” The studio also offers the Mayflower Wellness and Leisure Center, which provides dining, accommodation, relaxation, and entertainment, along with a tourist souvenir supermarket. It is a high-quality, experience-based tourist destination integrating sightseeing, entertainment, dining, accommodation, and shopping, earning the praise of “a must-visit film studio on your trip to Ningxia.”

　　Both Zhenbeibu West Film Studio and “Old Yinchuan Street” are three-dimensional literary works by Zhang Xianliang. He has spread the imagination and creativity of literature across the land—it could be said that “every step reveals a scenic wonder, and every corner is steeped in culture.” As you move through the changing landscapes, you can deeply appreciate the essence of “travel broadens the mind, and walking is like reading.”

　　Travel Routes:

　　Public Transportation Travel Route:

　　From Nanguan Mosque in Yinchuan, take Bus 17 (Tourist Special Line) — Nanmen Shopping Mall — South Campus of Ningxia University — Xincheng Middle Station — Railway Station — Tongxin Road — North Minzu University — Ningxia Military Region — direct to Zhenbeibu West Film Studio; (every 8 minutes)

　　Xinyue Square — Railway Station — West Film Studio; (two buses per day at 9:00 and 11:00 AM)

　　Self-Drive Travel Route:

　　Yinchuan City — Beijing Road — turn right at Xixia Square and drive 18 km north — West Film Studio;

　　Yinchuan City — Helan Mountain Road — Ningxia Military Region — XinXiao Line — drive 8 km north on National Highway 110 — West Film Studio;

　　Yinchuan Ring Expressway — Zhenbeibu Exit — West Film Studio;

　　Contact Information:

　　Address: Zhenbeibu, Xixia District, Yinchuan City, Ningxia

　　Studio Office: 0951-2136068

　　Ticket: 100 RMB/person (all-access pass) (Open year-round 8:30–17:30). Students with valid ID receive half-price, university students get 25% off, active-duty military officers are admitted free with military ID, children under 1.2 meters and seniors over 70 are free. Guides offer voluntary introductions.

　　Opening Hours: Year-round, daily from 8:30 to 17:30.

　　Address: Beside National Highway 110, Zhenbeibu Town, Xixia District, Yinchuan City

　　Type: Film Studio

　　Rating: AAAAA

　　Recommended Visit Duration: 3–4 hours

　　Phone: 400-618-8892

　　Official Website: http://www.chinawfs.com/

　　Opening Hours:

　　9:00–17:00