# Zhenbeibu China West Film Studio, China: what it is and when to go

> Zhenbeibu China West Film Studio is a visitor attraction (西部电影城) in China (Yinchuan). Interests: With kids. The best time to visit is March to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 19. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/western-china-film-studio/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Activity · With kids
- **Local name:** 西部电影城
- **Where:** China
- **Best time:** March to May and September to October.
- **Nearest airport:** XIY Xi'an, 523 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 38.61579, 106.06641

## What it is and where

Zhenbeibu China West Film Studio is a visitor attraction (西部电影城) in China (Yinchuan). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Yinchuan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/yinchuan/), where this site lists 9 more places to see, 24 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 38.61579, 106.06641; the nearest main airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY, Xi'an), 523 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=38.615795%2C106.06641)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=38.615795%2C106.06641)

It is one of the [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/familia/) places in China. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Zhenbeibu China West Film Studio is **March to May and September to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 35 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 33 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 42 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 01 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 06 |
| June | Possible | 14 h 41 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 27 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 30 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 14 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 58 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 51 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 19 |

In June there are 14 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 19. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to China in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to China

To enter China there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the China checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Yuan or renminbi (CNY); plugs: Type A, C and I · 220 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 120 ambulance · 119 fire brigade.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Ningxia Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/ningxia-museum/): Museum in Jinfeng District, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China · 20 km
- [Western Xia mausoleums](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/tumbas-imperiales-de-xixia/): Building in Western Xia mausoleums, China · 21 km
- [Haibao Pagoda Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/haibao-pagoda-temple/): Building in Xingqing District, China · 23 km
- [Guangzong Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/guangzong-temple/): Building in Alxa Left Banner, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia, China · 23 km
- [Pagoda of Chengtian Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/chengtian-temple-pagoda/): Building in Pagoda of Chengtian Temple, China · 24 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the China guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/).

## More in China: With kids

- [Hong Kong Disneyland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/hong-kong-disneyland/): Disney theme park in Hong Kong
- [Beijing Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/beijing-zoo/): zoo in Beijing, China
- [Star of Nanchang](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/star-of-nanchang/): Ferris wheel in Nanchang, China
- [Shanghai Disneyland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/shanghai-disneyland/): Theme park
- [Window of the World](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/window-of-the-world/): miniature park
- [Shanghai Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/shanghai-zoo/): zoo in Shanghai, China

Every China place under With kids, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/familia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Zhenbeibu China West Film Studio?

It is a visitor attraction (西部电影城 in the local language) in China. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Zhenbeibu China West Film Studio?

March to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 19.

### How do you get to Zhenbeibu China West Film Studio?

The nearest main airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY), 523 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=38.615795%2C106.06641) opens the route on the map, and how to get around China is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the China map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Ningxia Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/ningxia-museum/), [Western Xia mausoleums](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/tumbas-imperiales-de-xixia/), [Haibao Pagoda Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/haibao-pagoda-temple/). The rest is in [the China guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/423134910), licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

