Hengdian World Studios: An Immersive Journey Through China's Hollywood Follow Ye Shengtao's Footsteps to Shuanglong Cave: Lie Flat on a Boat to Enter the Cave

📍 **Classic Itinerary Recommendations**
**Day 1: Shuanglong Cave Adventure + Ancient Zicheng Time Travel**
✅ **Shuanglong Cave**: Glide through a 0.3-meter rock crevice on a small boat, marvel at the 20-meter Milky Way Waterfall in Binghu Cave, and witness stalactites transforming into mythical beasts from *Classic of Mountains and Seas* under 3D lighting (Recite the full text of *Notes on Shuanglong Cave in Jinhua* in advance to receive a blessed talisman from the Great Immortal Huang).
✅ **Ancient Zicheng**: Stroll along thousand-year-old bluestone paths, climb Bayong Tower for a sunset view over the Wujiang River, and don’t miss the must-try night snacks—pork bone hotpot and Donghe meat pies (just ¥30 per person for a full meal).
✅ **Wujiang River Fantasy Night**: Board an AR-equipped cruise to enjoy laser water screen shows and witness the digital revival of ancient docks.

**Day 2: Hengdian World Studios Extravaganza**
✅ **Qin Dynasty Palace**: Snap photos at filming locations from *Nirvana in Fire* and experience the 4D roller coaster *Dragon Emperor’s Adventure*.
✅ **Ming-Qing Palace**: Dress in Qing Dynasty attire for a "Cold Palace" photoshoot and watch the live-action show *Forbidden City Spectacular*.
✅ **Dream Valley**: Splash around at the night water park and catch the *Mountain Torrent* special effects show (summer exclusive).

🍽️ **Must-Try Food List**
- **Honey-Glazed Lotus Root with Ham**: A signature dish from Zicheng’s time-honored eateries—savory and sweet perfection.
- **Dried Vegetable Crispy Pancakes**: Freshly baked on "Pancake Street," ¥10/bag.
- **Jinhua Soup Dumplings**: Thin-skinned and bursting with broth, best paired with chilled *Muxian* tofu.

⚠️ **Travel Tips**
1️⃣ **Transport**: 40-minute high-speed train from Hangzhou; charter a car to Hengdian (1.5h from Jinhua).
2️⃣ **Tickets**: Shuanglong Cave + shuttle bus ¥75; Hengdian combo tickets from ¥299 (20% discount for online booking).
3️⃣ **Hidden Gem**: Wear Hanfu for a maze photoshoot at Zhuge Bagua Village (1h drive from downtown).
4️⃣ **Best Season**: June–September for cave escapes; November for autumn foliage.

*"Jinhua’s magic lies in Shuanglong Cave’s millennia-old stalactites, Hengdian’s cinematic dreams, and the night market’s rising steam in Ancient Zicheng."* This weekend, unlock a time-traveling adventure in central Zhejiang! 📸

Post by AQP. Mia 2166 | Jul 8, 2025

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