When it comes to northwest cities, people will naturally think of big cities with large traffic, such as Xi 'an, Xining and Lanzhou, while Yinchuan only appears in people's casual chat most of the time.
What's interesting in Yinchuan? Regarding tourism, this is a particularly subjective activity. People who come to Yinchuan may regard it as a stopover city, or they may just rush by.
I stayed in Yinchuan for four whole days and didn't feel bored at all. For me, there is a place where I can spend a whole day without thinking about anything, but with a fairy-tale state of mind to complete a journey through.
About 40 kilometers away from the city, there is a film and television city known as "Oriental Hollywood".
This is a desolate place. If its gold-lettered signboard is not polished, who would have thought that it is a treasure at home and abroad?
Elements such as loess and Gobi are not uncommon in the northwest. But people gathered here every day remind us that it has a unique meaning.
Zhenbeibao West Film and Television City is not far, but it is not close.
The simplest and rudest way is to take a taxi, but the taxi fare of nearly 100 yuan is also a big expense for ordinary people. Of course, friends who don't have to consider the cost at all can ignore this.
If you want to save money, you can take a tourist bus or van in Nanmen Square, and the fare is 10- 15 yuan/person, which is generally full.
If you have arranged the itinerary of the studio, you should go out and wait for the bus as soon as possible. After all, it takes more than an hour on the road.
In addition, you can also go by bus. According to my on-the-spot verification, there is a No.57 bus bound for Zhenbeibao at Bayi Yard Bus Station, get off at the national road Zhensulukou Station, and walk a few hundred meters to the entrance of the scenic spot, which is quite convenient.
The disadvantage is obvious, too much trouble. After spending half a day, it is estimated that there is not much fun left.
Based on the above modes of travel, I prefer the second mode, that is, carpooling with others near Nanmen Square, which saves time and effort.
Under the background that many provinces and cities have introduced scenic spot ticket reduction or substantial discount, it is a pity that Yinchuan's large and small scenic spots do not follow suit.
Tickets to Zhenbeibao are not cheap, but the tickets in the northwest are generally high, and the "admission ticket" of 80 yuan is actually good.
There is also a hidden small discount. As long as you have a boarding pass in Yinchuan, you can get a 10% discount when you buy a ticket at the gate of the scenic spot. You just need 72 yuan.
Zhenbeibao Film and Television City, founded by writer Zhang Xianliang, was born in 1993. A barren and extremely desolate environment was not favored by most people at first.
However, Zhang Xianliang firmly believes in his own vision and thinks that this is a treasure with an immeasurable future.
More than twenty years have passed, and time has spoken for itself. After another wave of stars, a series of popular works appeared in front of the world. This "time travel" castle shines brightly.
There are three scenic spots in Zhenbeibao, among which Mingcheng is the oldest.
Ming City, built at the beginning of16th century, was originally a military fortress built in the Ming Dynasty, named "Zhenbei Fort". During the Qianlong period, it was unfortunately destroyed by an earthquake, leaving only a few ruins.
Maxima must have Bole's appreciation in the end, in order to stand out and exert his fists. Originally, the residual soil wall of Zhenbeibao will eventually be forgotten by the world, but in the early 1960s, a Bole appeared.
Zhang Xianliang stumbled across this place, and the god of fate linked the fate of Zhang Xianliang and Zhenbeibao.
It was this encounter that Zhang Xianliang was deeply attracted by the desolate beauty of Zhenbeibao, which took root in his heart and laid the foundation for the later establishment of the western film and television city.
Many plays have been filmed here, including dozens. Key films are very classic, such as A Chinese Odyssey, Red Sorghum, red river valley, Yellow River Ballad, Shepherd, etc., which are widely circulated and enduring.
Ming city now seems to be the same as that year. There is so much dust that there is absolutely no need to hide it. There are so many passers-by coming and going, probably with a feeling.
Walking in the small market concentration of Changbanpo in Ming City, although I clearly know that this is only built to match the play, I still have a feeling of crossing. It's like I'm in an ancient northern town, simple and peaceful.
Even without the blessing of a star, ordinary people can be addicted to PayPal. All the props here can be set for you and used by you.
Bring friends who like to take pictures and leave the coolest and most beautiful punch-in photos.
In Ming City, the most unforgettable scene is the "Moon Gate". Above the dilapidated ancient city wall, a doorway rises resolutely, symbolizing that hope will not fail.
Stepping up the stairs and approaching the Moon Gate step by step, the Gobi wind is deafening, and you will marvel at the beauty of this wonderful workmanship, so natural that there is no sense of disobedience.
Before I could fully digest what I saw, another fascinating picture broke in early. When a flock of birds flew over Tallinn, I found that the feeling of walking in the desert was so real.
In the process of playing, I didn't regard this place as an ordinary film and television city, because the word "film and television city" is very illusory and it is difficult to have a sense of substitution.
I would rather believe that everything on this land is the way it is. I came here with curiosity and found the surprise that it can bring me.
Qingcheng is one of the two existing earthen castles in Zhenbei Castle. Not long after the Ming city was destroyed by the earthquake, a military camp was rebuilt not far from the ruins.
Just think about how important the location of Zhenbeibao is. After other castles were destroyed, most of them were simply repaired or abandoned. However, after this disaster, Mingcheng got extra "care" and had a companion beside him.
Emperor Qianlong's reluctant mind also made the land of Ran Ran rise again on the ruins hundreds of years later, dazzling like a new star, attracting actors and artists from all over the country to devote themselves to creation and step by step to the audience and a bigger stage.
Compared with the desert-dominated Ming city, Qingcheng is more "popular". It can also be seen that the diversity and plasticity of Zhenbeibao style is bound to be a big advantage for a film and television city.
Qingcheng recreates such a scene, where the Supreme Treasure and Xia Zixian stood at the "lucky door" and looked at each other. It is this scene that is regarded as the most affectionate lens by loyal fans who love a Chinese Odyssey.
The crew's preference for "lucky door" is also full of articles. When designing and building a castle, the ancients happened to find that the central axis of the city gate was facing the second peak of Helan Mountain-Wofo Peak.
Through the lucky door, you can see the "sleeping Buddha". The ancients thought that "welcoming Buddha at the door" must be a treasure trove of geomantic omen, and once predicted that there would be emperors and princes here.
Facts have proved that since Zhenbeibao became attached to movies, there have been countless "emperors and princes" here. Most of the films that have been filmed here are also very popular and have a good reputation.
Maybe everything in the world has its inherent properties. Zhen Beibao is destined to be born for movies.
Another classic scene is Niu Fu. I believe that the fans of Westward Journey are no strangers to this. The layout here is very careful, and it will definitely make you feel back in the film.
Old Yinchuan Street is the most "young" scenic spot in Studio City. It officially opened in 20 12, only eight years ago. Zhenbeibao's famous "Dongfeng" has also become a highlight.
Ming City and Qing City are Mr. Zhang Xianliang's early works, and Old Yinchuan Street is the legacy of the old man. I also wrote an article about this "old street" which is only 120 meters long and introduced it in detail. Interested friends can click on the end of the article to check it out.