What is Bailuyuan Film City and is it interesting for foreigners?

It is a large open-set theme park about 30 km southeast of Xi'an, recreating 1920s-40s rural Guanzhong from the novel and hit TV drama 'White Deer Plain.' You walk through Republican-era village courtyards, temples, and a market street. For foreigners it is less about the drama and more about live Shaanxi folk culture and a huge regional snack street.

What should I eat and watch at Bailuyuan Film City?

Head to the Snack Street, where 100-plus Shaanxi specialties line one row, including biangbiang noodles, mutton paomo, and persimmon cake. For shows, catch live Qin opera on the main stage, wine-pulling lever performances, and Lantian shadow plays. Tickets are around 85 yuan, with optional cultural shows roughly 30-60 yuan extra.

When is the best time to visit Bailuyuan Film City?

Go on Saturday or Sunday, when the full schedule of live shows runs; on quieter weekdays you may find the set atmospheric but missing performances. Allow four to five hours. Bus 933 from Xi'an Textile City takes about an hour, or take the shuttle from Wangjingjie. There is no English service, so plan ahead.

Bailuyuan Film City, Xi'an: Map & Visitor's Guide (2026)

Open-set film park recreating 1920-40s Guanzhong (Shaanxi countryside) of the novel + TV drama ‘White Deer Plain’. Folk shows, Shaanxi cuisine row, ziplines.

At a glance

What it is: Arts & Culture
Also known as: 白鹿原影视城 (Bái Lù Yuán)
Opening hours: 9 AM – 5 PM
Time needed: Half day
Best time to visit: Sat/Sun for full show schedule
Getting there: Taxi / DiDi from metro
English: Little to no English
Cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Entry: Walk-in — no booking · tickets & prices →
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi
Address: Laohugou Village, Jiaodai Town, Lantian County · 蓝田县焦岱镇老虎沟村

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Bailuyuan Film City map & getting there

Map of Bailuyuan Film City (白鹿原影视城) in Xi'an — nearby streets and metro stations

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Taxi / DiDi? Show the driver: 蓝田县焦岱镇老虎沟村 · Laohugou Village, Jiaodai Town, Lantian County

Bailuyuan Film City is a 5,000-mu open-set theme park 30 km SE of Xi’an, built around the 1993 Mao Dun Prize-winning novel ‘White Deer Plain’ (Chen Zhongshi) and its 2017 mega-hit TV drama. The set recreates 1920-40s Republican-era Guanzhong: village courtyards, ancestral temples, market street, opium den, school, watchtowers. Real Shaanxi folk culture: live Qin-opera shows (秦腔), wine-pulling lever performances, Lantian shadow plays, plus the ‘Snack Street’ with 100+ regional foods (biangbiang noodles, mutton paomo, persimmon cake). Tickets ¥85 + optional cultural shows ¥30-60. Bus 933 from Xi’an Textile City (1 hr) or shuttle from Wangjingjie. Best Sat/Sun for live shows. Allow 4-5 hours.

Highlights

Qin-opera live shows秦腔 every 2 hrs on the main stage
Snack Street100+ Shaanxi specialties in one row
Republican setTV drama ‘White Deer Plain’ filmed here

What Chinese travelers actually do here

Distilled from Chinese-language travel notes — the practical tips most English guides miss.

Come Saturday or Sunday; midweek the set is quiet and many of the live folk shows simply don’t run.
Time your visit around the Qin-opera stage shows, which run roughly every two hours, then fill gaps with the set.
Snack Street is the real draw; arrive hungry and graze rather than eating before you come.
The Republican-era courtyards photograph best in soft late-afternoon light once midday crowds thin out.
Free wifi exists here, unusual among Xi’an day-trips, so download a translation app before the show commentary.
Bus 933 from Textile City takes about an hour; confirm the last return time before you settle in for shows.
Skip the add-on amusement rides if you came for culture; the set, food, and opera fill four hours easily.

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Frequently asked questions about Bailuyuan Film City

What is Bailuyuan Film City and is it interesting for foreigners?: It is a large open-set theme park about 30 km southeast of Xi’an, recreating 1920s-40s rural Guanzhong from the novel and hit TV drama ‘White Deer Plain.’ You walk through Republican-era village courtyards, temples, and a market street. For foreigners it is less about the drama and more about live Shaanxi folk culture and a huge regional snack street.
What should I eat and watch at Bailuyuan Film City?: Head to the Snack Street, where 100-plus Shaanxi specialties line one row, including biangbiang noodles, mutton paomo, and persimmon cake. For shows, catch live Qin opera on the main stage, wine-pulling lever performances, and Lantian shadow plays. Tickets are around 85 yuan, with optional cultural shows roughly 30-60 yuan extra.
When is the best time to visit Bailuyuan Film City?: Go on Saturday or Sunday, when the full schedule of live shows runs; on quieter weekdays you may find the set atmospheric but missing performances. Allow four to five hours. Bus 933 from Xi’an Textile City takes about an hour, or take the shuttle from Wangjingjie. There is no English service, so plan ahead.