Chinese Culture and Movie Center, Movie studio and theme park in Shilin District, Taiwan
The Chinese Culture and Movie Center is an entertainment park in Shilin featuring reconstructed traditional Chinese streets, gates, and temple structures. The grounds contain multiple interconnected areas where these architectural recreations are arranged for visitors to explore.
Construction started in late 1974 and the facility opened in 1975, establishing itself as an early entertainment destination in the region. Over the following decades, it served as a filming location for many productions before financial difficulties led to closure.
The site displays reconstructed Chinese architectural elements that visitors discover while walking through its grounds. These recreations give you a sense of traditional building styles and design practices from different regions.
The location is near Soochow University and the National Palace Museum, making it accessible from nearby landmarks. Visitors should check current status before arriving, as operations have been uncertain due to past closures and maintenance needs.
The site served for decades as a filming location for numerous television and film productions, making it significant to the local entertainment industry. This role as a production facility is less known than its function as a public attraction.
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