The charm of being a “City of Films and TV, Town of Leisure” is becoming ever stronger in Hengdian, Dongyang City, Zhejiang. Fishing competitions, which are generally regarded as a classic “leisure sport,” are frequently held here. On November 6 last year, a top angler who participated in the “One in a Million · Fuji Cup” fishing finals won the championship, taking home a Land Rover Range Rover Evoque SUV worth 520,000 yuan as the prize — a story that is still talked about with relish. Now, another fun-filled event where humans and fish rejoice together is set to take place in Hengdian. That’s the Hengdian Fish Festival, to be held from November 7 to 8 at the Huaxia Cultural Park scenic area in Hengdian World Studios.
Not only are the activities diverse and colorful, but there are also special discounted tickets. During the Fish Festival, visitors can purchase discounted tickets to the Huaxia Cultural Park scenic area (30 yuan per person), making it the perfect time for a communal celebration. There are hundreds of fish-related idioms: “A fish leaps over the Dragon Gate,” “Fish swim in a continuous stream,” “So beautiful that fish forget to swim and birds forget to fly,” “Stand by the deep pool and long for the fish”... With the Hengdian Fish Festival underway, let’s go and experience the joy of fish culture firsthand. (Text by Zeng Yulin)
Hengdian Travel Tips for Autumn and Winter:
1. Hengdian Town is located in Dongyang, Zhejiang, and is directly accessible via the Zhuyong Expressway. Parking is free at both hotels and scenic areas.
2. For autumn and winter promotional packages, you can book on the official website of Hengdian World Studios (www.hengdianworld.com) or follow the official WeChat account (WeChat ID: u_hengdian) to make reservations.
4. Hengdian Tourism Hotline: 400-9999-141.