Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils Film City / 天龙八部影视城

A 4A-rated film studio and theme park built in 2002 for the CCTV drama 'Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils' (Tianlong Babu). Features reconstructed ancient sets including Dali Kingdom Palace, Western Xia Palace, Zhennan Wang Mansion, and the famous Zhenlong Chess Board.

Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils Film City / 天龙八部影视城

Category

Theme Park/Park

Why Visit

  • Step into a wuxia (martial arts) world. Experience ancient Dali Kingdom atmosphere with live performances, costume rentals, and interactive activities. Great for families and Jin Yong fans.

Suggested Duration

2–4 Hours

Best Visiting Time

Morning to catch the 09:00 and 14:00 opening ceremonies with costumed guards.

Suitable For

  • Families with children, wuxia fans, photographers, history enthusiasts

Tips

  • Watch the opening ceremony at 09:00 or 14:00. Rent ancient costumes for photos. Combine with Ximatan Cableway as the lower station is nearby. Check for special events like lantern festivals.

Admission Type

Paid Ticket

Reservation Required

No

Price Estimates

Adult: ~40–52 RMB

Online booking: ~40 RMB

Children/Seniors/Students: Discounted

Opening Hours

08:00–17:00 (some sources indicate 08:00–18:00 or 08:30–20:00 in summer)

Address (English & Chinese)

1 km west of March Street, Dali Ancient Town, Dali City, Yunnan Province, China (Near Ximatan Cableway)

云南省大理市大理古城三月街会场以西1公里(洗马潭索道东北侧)

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