Plan at a glance
Historic forts and film sets
Zhenbeipu Western Film Studio is in Zhenbeipu Town, Xixia District, Yinchuan. The site began as a Ming- and Qing-era frontier outpost. Today, its main areas are Ming City, Qing City, and Old Yinchuan Street, with more than 100 film sets across the grounds. The remains of the original fort stand alongside later film sets, shaping the visit you see today.
Allow half a day
Allow 2–3 hours for a few signature scenes, or about 4–5 hours to visit all three areas. Most of the visit is outdoors, and popular photo spots can have queues on holidays. Keep the schedule flexible. If anyone in your group walks slowly, shorten the route or spend less time taking photos, and plan rest stops.
Tickets and visit details
View visit options for this attraction and confirm the visit date and current arrangements before you go.
Choose your visit
Ming City: find familiar film sets
Ming City has signature spots such as the Moon Gate and the distillery. Read the on-site signs to see which productions used each location. Film fans can start with scenes they recognise, then explore the other sets along the street; the signs help match a film to its shooting location.
Qing City: take your time in the lanes
Qing City has gate towers, lanes, and the Longmen Inn set. The Bull Demon King's Palace recreates a well-known dialogue scene from *A Chinese Odyssey*. Some holidays bring live interactions based on the films, but the programme varies by date. Check the day’s schedule before deciding whether to wait for a show. Even without a performance, you can look at the shopfronts, props, and filming spaces while keeping clear of visitor routes.
Old Yinchuan Street: browse a recreated streetscape
This area recreates old Yinchuan with shopfronts and vintage-style signs, so it is a good place to look at architectural details as you walk. For photos, move away from the busy entrance and take your time farther down the lanes. The street is a reconstructed scene; notice how its signs, façades, and layout create the period setting.
Choose areas around your interests
Film fans can head first to the areas and scene signs they want to see. Street photographers may want more time in Qing City and Old Yinchuan Street. The three areas have different sets and layouts, so choose your priorities and use the signs along the way to find more scenes.
Build your day
Short route: 2–3 hours
Enter the park, visit Ming City first, continue to Qing City, then leave. This route focuses on two main film areas and suits visitors with limited time. Popular photo spots may involve a wait, so include queueing time rather than estimating your visit from map distances alone.
Full route: 4–5 hours
Visit Ming City, then Qing City, and continue to Old Yinchuan Street before leaving. Each area has different sets. Follow the signs at junctions, note the walking distances, and adjust your time at each stop to match your interests. If a site closes temporarily or an event blocks off an area, follow the open route and skip the affected stop.
Decide separately on costumes and carriage rides
Costume rental and horse-drawn carriage rides may be available for an additional fee. Before adding one, check whether it is operating that day, its start and end points, the price per ride, and the queue. If a child will ride, ask about any height or age limits.
Get there
Take the public bus
Bus 725 runs from Bayi Bus Depot (八一车场) towards Delin Village in Zhenbeipu Town, stopping at Zhenbeipu Western Film Studio (镇北堡西部影城) along the way. Check the bus’s destination before boarding, as services run in both directions. Timetables and last departures may change, so confirm your outbound and return journeys before setting off. If you are transferring from central Yinchuan, allow extra time for the connection and the walk from the bus stop to the entrance.
Look for holiday shuttle services
Tourist Route 3 and similar scenic-area services may run on public holidays, with departure points and timetables announced for each operating date. Confirm whether a service is running and its outbound and return times before choosing it. If you plan to stay until near closing, make sure return transport will still be available.
Drive or take a ride-hailing car
Set your map destination to “镇北堡西部影城” (Zhenbeipu Western Film Studio) and follow National Highway 110. The studio is about 35 km from central Yinchuan. A scenic-area car park is near the entrance; check that day’s parking fees and any traffic arrangements during congestion. Ride-hailing cars can drop you at the entrance. During the afternoon return peak, agree on a pickup point in advance.
Know before you go
Check operating hours and tickets
Regular hours vary by season. Reference hours are 8:00 am–6:00 pm in summer and 9:00 am–5:00 pm in winter. The studio extended its hours for a limited period from July 16 to August 20, 2026. An adult ticket was listed at CNY 80 for summer 2026; use this only as a dated budgeting reference, not as a current fixed price. Check current prices for evening entry, discounted tickets, and paid experiences on your travel date. Confirm the last entry time and closing time when buying a ticket. For enquiries, call 0951-2136068 and check the day’s ticket-office notice.
Prepare for outdoor walking and changing weather
Sets are spread outdoors, so wear shoes suited to long walks and dirt paths. Use sun protection on clear days and protect yourself from dust in windy weather. Paths may be muddy after rain; walk carefully and stay on open routes. Do not climb over fences or enter closed sets. In summer heat, plan longer walks for a cooler part of the day and carry water.
Plan the studio and evening show separately
Manpu · Seeing Helan (漫葡·看见贺兰) is a separate attraction across from the studio, with its own tickets and performance schedule. If you want to visit the studio by day and see a show in the evening, check both venues’ hours and tickets separately, then plan your return around the show’s end time.