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Legend of Zang Hai Filming Locations Outside Hengdian

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Where Was Legend of Zang Hai Filmed? Behind the Scenes of 2025’s Most Talked-About C-Drama

If you've been glued to your screen since Legend of Zang Hai (藏海传) dropped on May 18, you’re not alone — and you’re probably wondering: where on earth did they shoot those stunning backdrops? From candlelit war tents to sweeping mountain vistas, it’s giving blockbuster vibes on every level. Well, here’s the lowdown on where all the magic happened… and what the crew didn’t want fans to know back then.

Video: During filming Legend of Zang Hai, Xiao Zhan worked hard to ground his performance, drawing on his childhood experiences and striving for conviction in every scene.

🎬 Chinawood, Baby: Hengdian World Studios

The bulk of Legend of Zang Hai was filmed at none other than Hengdian World Studios — AKA China’s Hollywood, AKA Chinawood, AKA where half your fave historicals were born. Located in Dongyang, Zhejiang Province, this massive film city has everything from ancient palaces and Qing dynasty streets to fake battlefields and rivers that flow on cue. The production kicked off there on 30 December 2023 and wrapped up mid-June 2024.

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If you’ve watched dramas like The Longest Day in Chang’an or The Story of Yanxi Palace, odds are you’ve already seen a slice of Hengdian without even realising. It's operated by Hengdian Group (cheers to founder Xu Wenrong), and was literally built over converted farmland back in the ’90s. Now it spans dozens of themed sets and even has a theme park vibe — minus the rollercoasters, plus a whole lot of horse-drawn chaos.

🎥 But Wait, There’s More (That We Don’t Know)

Video: In this clip showing the filming of Legend of Zang Hai, actor Xiao Zhan, in the role of Zang Hai, interacts effectively with the directing team, videographers, co-stars, and extras to bring the scenes of the drama to life.

Here’s the spicy bit: while Hengdian did the heavy lifting, the production crew confirmed that a few key scenes were shot outside the studio — but they’re not telling us where. Why? Simple: they didn’t want obsessed fans turning up mid-take and turning it into a chaotic livestream.

According to whispers from the set, those off-site scenes included remote wilderness shots and ancient-style village exteriors — perfect for those dramatic rain-soaked fight scenes and mountain monologues. But nope, no geo-tagging, no tourist traps. Pure mystery.

🎭 The Team Behind the Spectacle

Clip: BTS = Behind the Scenes of Legend of Zang Hai drama — the atmosphere’s really lively and full of laughter! Everyone’s enjoying the filming process. Xiao Zhan looks absolutely adorable here too when he’s all confused.


Legend of Zang Hai isn’t just visually lush — it’s backed by serious industry talent. At the helm is veteran director Zheng Xiaolong, the legend behind The Legend of Zhen Huan, bringing gravitas to the storytelling. Cao Yiwen jumped on board as co-director, with screenwriter Zhao Liuyi handling the scripts. The result? A high-budget historical saga with lush sets, detailed costuming, and top-tier production values that make each episode feel like a cinematic experience.

🌊 Ocean of Views: The Hype Is Real

Xiao Zhan Legend of Zang Hai Filming Locations Drama in Hengdian

Since its debut on Youku and CCTV-8, the drama’s heat index skyrocketed to a wild 9,500 within its first 24 hours. The combo of Xiao Zhan’s brooding stares, Zhang Jingyi’s fierce energy, and that slow-burn plot has fans across Asia locked in. Whether you’re in it for the romance, the political scheming, or just the aesthetics — Legend of Zang Hai’s already earned its place as one of 2025’s biggest dramas.

So while not every location's been dropped on the map, we know enough to appreciate the scale — and secrecy — behind the scenes. Whether it was all shot in Zhejiang or partly deep in the mountains somewhere hush-hush, one thing’s certain: it looks absolutely mint on screen.

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