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The blockbuster movie \”Detective Chinatown 1900\” has taken China by storm, grossing over 3 billion yuan ($413 million) during this year’s Spring Festival holiday. But the film’s success isn’t just lighting up the box office—it’s also putting Shandong province on the map as a hot tourist destination.
Fans of the movie are flocking to Shandong’s Dezhou Laoling Film Studio, eager to immerse themselves in the Chinatown-themed sets where the mystery unfolded. The studio has seen a surge in visitors, with young people leading the charge to explore the vibrant streets and alleys featured in the film.
\”Walking through the set feels like stepping into the movie,\” said Li Wei, a 22-year-old visitor from Beijing. \”It’s exciting to see where all the action happened.\”
The increase in tourism is a boon for local businesses as well. Restaurants, hotels, and souvenir shops are experiencing a spike in customers, boosting the regional economy.
Film and television intellectual properties are proving to be powerful catalysts for cultural tourism in China. By connecting audiences with real-world locations from their favorite stories, they’re inspiring people to travel and experience these places firsthand.
\”We hope to continue leveraging popular media to promote tourism and showcase the beauty of Shandong,\” said Zhang Hua, a representative from the local tourism board.
