Changsha's Most Beautiful Town: Experience Exotic Charm and Travel Through Various Movie Scenes

When I was seventeen or eighteen, I loved watching new movies and enjoyed many of the scenes. As I grew older, I came to prefer old foreign films, especially Italian ones like "The Legend of 1900" and "The Star Maker." Each film left me with a different impression. Whether old or new, every frame still carries the taste of time in my memory, filling me with longing for the scenes in the movies. On this trip to Changsha, I visited the Huayi Brothers Film Town. Here, you can not only travel through various movie scenes but also experience exotic charm. So why hesitate? This summer, bring your dearest one and set off together!

Encountering Venice, Italy in Changsha's Huayi Brothers Film Town

I call every place I visit an encounter, each with a unique flavor. My encounter with Changsha's Huayi Brothers Film Town was like a slow-motion scene in a movie—unfolding gently, seemingly ordinary but rich in meaning. Located in Changsha, Hunan Province, the Huayi Brothers Film Town is themed around film, taking inspiration from Venice and the hill town of Assisi in Italy. Using movie scenes as its exterior, it blends historical culture and urban memory into its soul. This innovative combination of "Italy + Old Changsha," mixing the ancient and modern, made my days in the Huayi Brothers Film Town leisurely and carefree.

The water town and architecture in Changsha's Huayi Brothers Film Town faithfully recreate the features of Venice, Italy, down to every detail, infusing the entire Italian spirit into the town. Many buildings here have real-life prototypes, making you feel as if you are strolling through the streets of Italy. For example, Manin Square is modeled after the birthplace and former home of the great musician Puccini, located at No. 9 San Lorenzo Lane. Puccini lived there until he was twenty-two before leaving for Milan to study. In the town, a statue of the Italian hero Daniele Manin stands, and many people take photos there. Civita di Bagnoregio is an Italian village with a history dating back over two thousand years. Perched on a mountaintop and isolated from the outside world, it is also known as the "Sky City." Walking leisurely on every inch of the land, time in the town seems to stretch, making you feel the flow of time so leisurely.

Let's rent a costume together and travel through the movies. As the sun sets, find a quiet moment when the peaceful light spreads evenly, illuminating every mark on the walls. Wearing the rented costume at that moment creates a blazing charm. The photos taken exude an elegance that reaches deep into time. If you're a couple, I highly recommend coming here for wedding photos. With the sky and earth as witnesses and the town as the backdrop, the photos feel as if you are abroad.

Touching the buildings with your hands, you can feel the years in your fingertips. Measuring the land with your steps, every inch is a passionate imprint. Capturing every scene with photos, the pictures show Italian landscapes. I think this is our best time!

All the Way, a Spectacular Show: Venice Carnival and Classic Movie Scenes

When watching a good movie, you feel every scene is classic—whether it's the costumes, props, actors, or lines, each is worth discussing. In Changsha's Huayi Brothers Film Town, the nighttime scenes are classic movie moments. The charming exotic town by day switches to a different channel at night—a mode of high excitement. When the lights come on, the highlight of the Venice Carnival kicks off with great intensity. Don't miss it this summer!

Starting with the parade along Star Avenue, it feels like attending an international film festival. Each step integrates every scene into your heart. Each stop has a landmark: Manin Square, the Assisi Gate, the internet-famous Piano Stairs, and St. Francis Castle. These are must-visit spots. At night, with the lights shining brightly, it's as dazzling as walking through Alice's Dreamland. On Star Avenue, the Light Fantasy Show is the opening act. Amid the bustling crowd, I can feel the joy of my heartbeat. What about you?

During the parade, childhood dreams seem to come true. Bubbles fly around us, as if we are truly in a fairy tale world. The performers are dedicated: Ultraman and countless cartoon characters interact with us, waving or nodding. If you're close enough, you can even see the texture of their costumes. It's like seeing the cartoons from our childhood in real life. The world pushes us to grow up, but here I just want to be a child again, because this place protects our innocent hearts.

Being alone is lonely; being in a crowd is lively. Everyone dances and splashes water together, igniting the climax of the atmosphere. What touched me most was the fireworks show in the town. Each burst of fireworks is a tiny cosmic explosion. As the fireworks rise and ignite, they illuminate the entire ground; as they fall, the ground turns dark again. At that moment, I see you beside me, faces flickering in the light and shadow. Everyone watches the fireworks intently, lost in thoughts unknown to me, as if isolated from the world. But dear, please believe that if you are willing to turn around, you'll find we are always by your side, watching every performance with you, seeing the fireworks' brilliance and the splendor beyond...

Rich in Activities: Play with an Open Heart in the Film Town

Changsha's Huayi Brothers Film Town also offers many amusement activities. If possible, I hope you and I can explore every corner and try every activity here. The options are diverse, suitable for all ages—both adults and children can find their place.

If you often watch videos online, you've probably seen Deng Lun and Yang Mi in "The Great Escape" escape room show, laughing at Deng Lun's timidity while admiring the participants' intelligence. In Changsha's Huayi Brothers Film Town, if you're bold and careful, you must try the same "The Great Escape" experience, located in the Horror Mansion. Lights, mechanisms, sound effects, and NPCs—every detail creates a terrifying atmosphere. Each seemingly insignificant detail directly determines the direction of the story. Immersed in the scene, I stopped laughing at Deng Lun, because I was scared too, holding my companion's hand tightly to get out. It left a deep impression on me.

Love movies? Do you know how films are made? From director to actor, from set construction to production, post-production, and montage—missing any step means it's not a good movie. At Changsha's Huayi Brothers Film Town, visit the Film Workshop to experience firsthand how blockbusters are made. Many of the films we see on screen are post-processed. In the workshop, what looks like a simple green screen can, in the blink of an eye, turn you into an actor. It's very interesting—definitely try it.

In the scorching summer, feeling too hot? Then head to the Ice and Snow World. You'll skip spring and autumn and enter a world of ice and snow, like a scene from Andersen's fairy tales. The warm lights shining on the houses create a cozy and heartwarming atmosphere. Remember to wear thick clothes so you don't catch a cold! There are also many great photo spots—don't miss them!

But that's not all for adults. If you have kids, bring them here. There are many parent-child activities, like learning pottery together. Fun activities spread culture into children's minds. Those who play well also learn well. This is the children's happy time, and our happy time too!

The town also has many great photo spots—don't miss them! There are many experiences to try, each worth visiting. In this hot summer, let's add some fun to life!

Enjoy a Romantic Dinner and Stay in a Quiet European-Style Hotel

Having fun isn't enough; we need perfect food, accommodation, and travel. At Changsha's Huayi Brothers Film Town, we chose to stay at the Huayi Brothers Meiji Hotel inside the town. It offers Venice Light Luxury Rooms and Sicily Riverside Rooms, along with a variety of delicious food—all worth trying.

If you come with family or friends, enjoy a romantic dinner with exotic charm together at the Sicily Secret Garden. Steak, champagne, pizza—all are delicious. On stage, there's a bountiful and tasty dinner; off stage, we raise our glasses and celebrate. The exquisite food slides slowly from the tip of your tongue, through your throat, and into your stomach. Enjoy it at a leisurely pace. At this moment, the sky is perfect, the trees rustle their leaves, the grass seeds its seeds—our time together is truly wonderful.

The hotel we stayed at, the Huayi Brothers Meiji Hotel, is also in the town, with strong Italian-style elements. Under warm lights, the bright and clean rooms are full of fashionable and elegant design. The European-style castle rooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, and delicate lamps—take a photo and it feels like you're in an Italian hotel.

After dinner, take a stroll, then sleep in the hotel. With warm lighting and comfortable bedding, the lively day becomes quiet. Enter a good dream! The next day, you'll be full of energy again. Remember to have breakfast in the morning to have strength to continue living well!

I once read a saying: Our life is a movie. There are moments that seem edited in slow motion, every frame engraved in our hearts; and other moments that seem fast-forwarded, where we can't recall the details no matter how hard we try. I think that's the charm of time. Just like strolling through Changsha's Huayi Brothers Film Town—alone, it's a slow movie with the projector creaking; in a group, it's a fast scene, and the movie shows the best times.