European Town in Changsha Comes Alive at Night: Visit the Huayi Brothers Movie Town Celebrity Edition
Travel Through Movies
Summer vacation has arrived, and happy holidays always make people restless. In this hot summer, why not take your children to Changsha and start a unique summer trip. The children's favorite Harry Potter and the super popular variety show "Secretary's Great Escape" are all at Huayi Brothers Town in Changsha, so without much thought, we booked our tickets and started our 2-day, 1-night fantasy vacation. It felt like we were shuttling through romantic European Italy, and even the memories are so cool and joyful!
Wandering through Venice, immersed in the water city, with the Bridge of Sighs as the backdrop, take your child or your beloved on a romantic journey like a movie scene. Change into a palace princess costume and walk through the movie town with European-style architecture and streets, as if stepping into the Italian town in the movie "Life is Beautiful." In this movie town, every angle is perfect for taking European-style cinematic photos.
Stroll through the Italian town hidden in Changsha, get up close with Harry and the friends of the Magic Town; participate in the fascinating high-tech filmmaking at the Film Workshop; experience the magical adventure of VR at Pinocchio's Brave World; explore the horror mansion of the Secret Room Escape, where you can try the same celebrity-themed escape room; admire the exquisite architecture and world-famous paintings at the San Francesco Castle.
Every day in the town, there are various exciting performances and fun activities. Events are held in succession, including the fun and quirky Splash Party. When night falls, the Grand Parade of Good Shows is a must-see!
After the mysterious and changing light show, follow the lively team to find the happy planet. Experience the Grand Parade of Good Shows, the dynamic M78 Electronic Music Festival with wet fun, the Splash Carnival, the mysterious Masked Disco Party, and the romantic Castle Fireworks Show...
The movie town's rich shooting scenes have attracted many famous domestic and international directors and stars. It has become the filming base for nearly ten online variety shows and films, including "Plant It, Mom", "Secret Room Escape: Horror Mansion", "The Romantic Trip of a Wife", etc. Many big stars like Miriam Yeung, Zou Shiming, Guo Jingming, Huang Jingyu, Li Qin, Chen Xuedong, and Ye Yiqian have been here. If you're lucky, you can take the same photos as them.
[Itinerary]
DAY1:
11:00-12:00: Arrive at the town, check in.
12:30-17:30: Watch the performance schedule, experience the journey through movies. For photos, go to the costume rental shop and change into gorgeous European palace attire, then stroll around the town as if transported back to last century's Europe, with every corner offering European-style photo opportunities.
17:30-19:30: Dine at the Sicilian Secret Garden with Western cuisine, watching the sunset, extremely romantic.
19:55-21:00: The town at night is like a fairy tale world. Don't miss the Fantasy Light Show and Castle Fireworks Show! Also, the M78 Film Festival Party and Summer Splash are fun for all ages.
21:00-22:30: Relax at Chill bar with a drink, listen to music, enjoy the evening breeze, and view the night scene in a slightly tipsy state. You'll find the beauty of this time breathtaking.
DAY2:
8:30-9:00: Enjoy an elegant and quiet breakfast.
9:00-12:00: Visit attractions in the town – Horror Mansion, Film Workshop, Walking in Italy, Love Museum, Gondola Ride.
12:00-14:00: Enjoy a luxurious Chinese lunch in a super spacious and luxurious private room. The dishes are exquisite, the service meticulous, and the view from the window is panoramic. It's an excellent private venue for family gatherings or business banquets.
14:00-17:00: The town is full of photo spots. If you didn't take enough stunning European costume photos on the first day, change into retro elegant casual clothes and a white dress on the second afternoon for beautiful shots. It's so charming that you won't want to leave.
[Unmissable Highlight Performances – Harry and the Magic Cabin]
Performance type: Sitcom adapted from movie clips
Showtime: 15:40 (suspended on Thursdays), 10 min/show
Location: La Spezia Railway Station
Meet the 9¾ platform from the story. At the town's La Spezia Railway Station, follow Harry Potter's magic wand back to school time. This scene is from "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," where Ron's mother, Mrs. Weasley, guides the newcomer Harry on how to pass through this mysterious platform to board the Hogwarts Express. Fans of the Harry Potter films are familiar with this scene. This mysterious platform becomes the key to the magical world. In real life, this Huayi Brothers Movie Town in Changsha has become a pilgrimage site for Harry Potter fans.
Classic scenes come to life. In that fairy tale place, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry discovers magic everywhere. He finds friends, learns magic and Quidditch on broomsticks, and gets an invisibility cloak. He lives happily there. But a Sorcerer's Stone appears, affecting the world's present and future. With the help of his best friends Ron and Hermione, Harry overcomes numerous obstacles, protects the Sorcerer's Stone, and saves the world.
At the town's La Spezia Railway Station, join fellow Potterheads to relive the classic movie scene of Harry's enrollment. If lucky, you might even be chosen for the Sorting Hat.
The very excited child, a Harry Potter fan, finally came to Changsha Movie Town and took photos with the main characters. So happy!
Of course, we also love the town's mascot, the ox, very much. This year, we are brave oxen facing no difficulties.
We successfully took a photo with Hermione from "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." Hermione, along with Harry and Ron, were trapped in a chamber. She told Harry and Ron how to make the three-headed dog sleep and distract the caretaker, giving everyone enough time to escape the forbidden corridor. This fully shows Hermione's intelligence. She rivals Harry in wisdom. Children absolutely adore this.
After watching Harry and the Magic Cabin, head to the popular San Giorgio Maggiore. During the day, there are exciting performances from time to time, including colorful dances, princess performances, and impressive whip tricks, etc.
The town emphasizes the integration of film culture and film-related features. The architectural scene art design was created by famous film artists. There are two main themes: special artistic activities with characteristic customs, including Italian style and traditional old Changsha activities. It's well worth experiencing.
[Unmissable Highlight Performances – Spoiled Women Have the Best Fate]
Performance type: Sitcom adapted from movie clips
Showtime: 16:30 (suspended on Thursdays), 20 min/show
Location: Assisi City Gate Square Lounge
It is said that "spoiled women have the best fate," but why sometimes, when you act spoiled, it doesn't work? Close-up acting, very visually impactful, and finally a big chorus, super entertaining!
In this colorful world, receive positive energy and guidance, follow the purest and most sincere emotions in your heart to find your own love and happiness. Especially for women, if you can experience a heart-wrenching loss for love like Zhou Xun's character, it might make your life complete without regrets.
A spoiled woman is the most beautiful and most feminine. Every move she makes makes men's hearts flutter. A woman's coquetry is the seasoning of life and a woman's trump card to conquer men, stimulating a man's full love. Everyone can see through it but is willing to be conquered; that's the power of acting spoiled. A spoiled woman is like a mountain, dignified and generous; a spoiled woman is like water, tender and continuous; a spoiled woman is like a book, worth reading for a lifetime; a spoiled woman is a landscape, making people linger; a spoiled woman is a harbor, warm and reliable. Learn to act spoiled, and your happiness will be more guaranteed; your life will be more exciting.
Costume Shop - Change into a Palace Princess Costume
Remember to change into a palace princess costume at the [Costume Shop]. Walk through the movie town with European-style architecture and streets, as if stepping into the Italian town in the movie "Life is Beautiful." In this movie town, every angle is perfect for taking European-style cinematic photos.
Huayi Brothers Movie Town is located in Dawangshan Tourism Resort, Yuelu District, Changsha. It is a film-themed cultural tourism town.
It offers an immersive movie experience. Change into costumes from the movies and experience the film scenes, interactive games, folk customs, special performances, etc.
The town also has touring performances and various free or paid venues, incorporating film themes and leisure entertainment worth exploring. Don't miss the night parade and fireworks romance!
Sicilian Secret Garden - Romantic Outdoor Dinner
Dinner time at the Sicilian Secret Garden in the town. Choose to have Western cuisine in the evening, enjoying food and watching the sunset with your loved one.
For dinner, we ordered steak, grilled chicken wings, popcorn chicken, pizza, etc. In such an elegant and romantic place, we feel exceptionally relaxed and comfortable.
Bring your children to the town to chase Harry, try the Secret Room Escape, and enjoy the exotic charm of the town!
[Highlight of the Town Tour – Night Grand Parade of Good Shows]
This is the Happy Planet, Changsha Huayi Brothers Movie Town. The biggest highlight and most exciting activity at night is following the members of the Happy Planet in the grand parade! Immerse yourself in the night, walk through the Italian-style town, interact joyfully with enthusiastic performers, and release your passion.
▶ Tips ① Parade time: 20:00-20:30 (suspended on Thursdays)
▶ Tips ② Parade route: San Giorgio Maggiore Theater — Manin Square — Three Lions Square — San Francesco Castle
Arrive at San Giorgio Maggiore Theater before 8:00 PM, where the grand finale begins. When night falls and electronic music plays, the castle becomes a huge dance floor, and the joyful atmosphere grows hotter as the night deepens!
A group of high-value NPCs brings joy, gathering into a lively and noisy parade, turning the town into a joyful ocean of parade.
The large-scale immersive parade "Good Show on the Road" begins with two aliens accidentally landing on Earth. Under the guidance of representatives from Earth, they embark on a fantastic journey to find happiness. The parade starts from San Giorgio Maggiore Theater to San Francesco Castle, lasting over half an hour, consisting of teams like Spartan Warriors, Royal Honor Guard, Elf Angels, Harry Potter, Romeo and Juliet, etc.
Don't ask what the Happy Planet is anymore; Changsha Huayi Brothers Movie Town is our Happy Planet. If you come once, you will be moved by the romantic and beautiful experiences in the town.
A parade is a dance of all kinds. You are yourself, the free protagonist. Set aside your worries, dance gracefully or wildly. The lights flash for you, and everyone around you is your dance partner! This place is absolutely suitable for everyone to find happiness. The activities in the town are diverse, suitable for people of all ages. Among them, the nightly 20:00-20:30 Star Stage, the large-scale immersive parade "Good Show on the Road" is a must-do activity.
Nights at the Town Bar
Beer and food are essential for summer. After nightfall, another side of the town awakens under the stars. Follow the music with a few friends. The fun gets more exciting as the night goes on. After the parade, head to the town bar. Here you can party with friends, play billiards, watch TV, have BBQ, sing karaoke, and enjoy a different kind of relaxation in a rich exotic atmosphere.
The bar is not far from the hotel. Drink beer, eat BBQ, sing a few songs after eating. Having fun and laughing with everyone is really enjoyable!
Must-eat seasonal snacks include crawfish, and of course, Changsha stinky tofu!
Meiji Hotel
After karaoke at the bar until late, tired, we go to the nearby hotel to rest. We directly checked into the Meiji Hotel inside the movie town. Since it was the weekend and we brought our children along, we booked a family room in the hotel. The interior decoration is unique.
Our family room had one large and one small bed, with super cute plush toys on them. There was also a children's play area with toys, a children's tent, a slide, a swing, etc.
The most thoughtful part was the bathroom, which had children's utensils, a step stool for the sink, and a specially designed toilet seat for children. Great facilities, warm service, truly reassuring for adults and fun for kids! We couldn't help but give a big thumbs up.
On the second morning, we used the pre-booked hotel breakfast, enjoying an elegant and quiet breakfast environment to recharge for the day.
After breakfast, we went to the Venice Water City inside Changsha Huayi Brothers Movie Town. It is built to be as romantic as Venice, with a prosperity that "comes from water, is beautiful by water, and thrives because of water." In Venice Water City, waterways are the main routes, and boats are the only transportation. It's also a must-visit attraction in the town.
Secret Room Escape – Horror Mansion
Recommendation Index: ★★★★★
Location: Sacaldo Palace
All attractions are very concentrated. Instead of going to various places to check in, you can experience them all at once here. Especially the escape room at Horror Mansion, the same as the "Star Detective" secret room escape participated by Yang Mi, Wei Daxun, etc.
In a tense and scary atmosphere, strategize step by step, explore and solve the stories behind each room, and find out the truth behind events and all the mysteries from clues. A brain-burning immersive experience!
Nino Happy Land / Nino Little World (Children's Play Area)
Recommendation Index: ★★★★☆
Location: Puriuli Palace
There is also a parent-child amusement park and a parent-child restaurant in the town. It's a treasure place for moms to take their kids. A super popular theme park loved by children, suitable for kids aged 3-12. Parents with children must come here. It comes with Nino Town Mayor Restaurant and Nino Parent-Child Restaurant, birthday parties... It is the first choice for play and rest.
Film Workshop – Experience the Magic of Film Special Effects
Recommendation Index: ★★★★★
Location: Monteriggioni Palace
The Film Workshop allows everyone to experience the post-production process of films, with services to create special effects makeup, make your own videos, experience dubbing, and action effects. Coming to the movie town, you are no longer just an ordinary audience member. Instead, you stand behind the camera, become the "protagonist" of film creation, and personally participate in film shooting and production.
Unlock many film special effects like flying, music videos, space, adventure, earthquakes, weightlessness, navigation, climbing walls, etc. Produce your own special effects blockbuster in classic scenes like Avatar and Titanic. Start an unforgettable movie-making journey!
Gondola Ride – Experience the Romantic Venice of the Water City
The town has imported handcrafted gondolas made by Italian intangible cultural heritage artisans from Venice, with professional boatmen to row. You can experience a different romantic Venice in the water city.
Venice is a very unique city. Open the door and see water, with rivers as streets. Apart from buildings and squares, there is almost no land. Venice has no roads, no cars, no traffic lights, only winding waterways, coming and going boats, and over 400 bridges of different styles.
Ships are an essential means of transportation for Venetians. Each household has its boat, and the most distinctive is a small rowboat called "Gondola," typically accommodating up to 6 passengers plus one boatman. The gondola ride is popular among tourists locally, and you can experience it right at Changsha Huayi Brothers Movie Town.
Pinocchio's Brave World
Recommendation Index: ★★★★★
Location: Sun Palace
Indoor hanging ride equipment combined with the hottest virtual reality technology slowly opens the dimensional door. Enter the virtual world with friends, hack and slash to find Mostro's castle, and rescue Pinocchio's carpenter father Geppetto. Embark on an immersive adventure combined with various special effects, feeling like you are in the real world.
There are also many great photo spots in the town, such as the Love Museum, where any casual shot becomes a popular online photo.
Walking in Italy
Recommendation Index: ★★★★★
Location: San Pietro Gate
A panoramic image with projection interactive technology and virtual reality technology combined with various special effects, experiencing a walk in the original romantic Italy. Appreciate the labels of Italy - fashion, romance, racing, long history - meeting virtual reality.
[Unmissable Highlight Performances – Museum Night]
Performance type: Dance drama
Showtime: Daily 14:00 (suspended on Thursdays), 30 min/show
Location: Maggiore Theater
The moment you step into the town's Museum Night, your thoughts start traveling through the stars. This is a love story spanning centuries. The whole play extensively uses holographic projection technology, combined with the use of sound and light, turning the entire theater into a holographic stage. While enjoying the plot, you also immerse yourself in a fantastic immersive experience.
The gripping plot, dazzling lights, elaborately dressed characters who make their entrance, captivate everyone's attention. At the beginning of the performance, clowns give out balloons to children and interact. During the performance, fog and light directly envelop the audience. Actors come down to the stage to chase, throwing two large balloons that fly over the audience's heads. Both adults and children in the audience enjoy it fully.
Town Tour Clearance Guide Recommendation:
1. Joyful Journey: La Spezia Central Station (ticket hall) — Walk of Fame — San Maggiore Theater — Manin Square — Walking in Italy — Film Workshop — San Francesco Castle — Decoding Da Vinci — Three Lions Square — Assisi City Gate — Pinocchio's Brave World — Gondola Pier — Secret Room Escape·Horror Mansion — Nino Happy Land/Nino Little World (Children's Play Area) — La Spezia Central Station (exit)
2. Family Journey: La Spezia Central Station (ticket hall) — Walk of Fame — San Maggiore Theater — Nino Happy Land/Nino Little World (Children's Play Area) — Pinocchio's Brave World — Assisi City Gate — Walking in Italy — Film Workshop — San Francesco Castle — Decoding Da Vinci — Three Lions Square — Manin Square — Walk of Fame — La Spezia Central Station (exit)
3. Elite Journey: Harry and the Magic Town — "Ciao Friend" Welcome Dance — Museum Night — Spoiled Women Have the Best Fate — Romeo and Juliet — Spartan Warriors — Big Shots — Destiny — Castle Magic Show — Fantasy Light Show
TIPS: Plan your visit according to the town's performance schedule.
[Address]: No.6 Xingguang Road, Yuelu District, Changsha Huayi Brothers Movie Town
[Transportation]: Bus: Take bus 418/207 in Changsha city directly. Free shuttle bus: Round trip route: Shantang Metro Station — Xiangjiang Happy City — Intercontinental Holiday Hotel — Langham Hotel — Huayi Brothers (Changsha Movie Town). Self-driving: Navigate directly to the scenic spot, park at the entrance.
[Opening Hours]: 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM (last admission at 7:30 PM)
