Changying Century City (Changchun Film Century City)

Changying Century City, also known as Changchun Film Century City, is a large film-themed attraction at the corner of Jingyue Avenue and Yongshun Road in the Jingyue High-tech Zone, south-east of Changchun in Jilin province. It was developed by the Changchun Film Group and takes the city's cinematic heritage as the basis for a day out that blends sets, performances and entertainment. It sits in the same district as Jingyuetan National Forest Park, the Jilin Provincial Museum and the Jilin Natural History Museum, which makes it a natural anchor for a Jingyue day trip. Visitors move through themed zones built around film sets, with set streets, studio-style backdrops and shows that illustrate how movies are made. Seasonal evening sessions light the sets after dark, which changes the character of the park and is popular with photographers. The venue is geared toward families and groups, with a mix of exhibits, performances and rides, so the experience varies by season and by what is operating that day. Most visits take three to four hours. Hours are roughly 9:30AM to 5:00PM with last entry at about 4:00PM, and evening sessions run in season; because hours vary by month, they should be confirmed before travelling. Ticket prices of about ¥198-240 appear in older listings, and tickets are often sold in discounted bundles through Trip.com, Ctrip or the venue's WeChat account, which require real-name booking. Child and senior concessions apply. Weekday mornings are the calmest, while weekends and school holidays bring queues for the popular shows. Summer evenings are the best time to see the sets lit. Light-rail Line 3 stops at Changying Century City station, and a Didi from the city centre costs about ¥45-60. Bring layers in spring and autumn, since the open-air site is exposed to the wind.