1.Qin-Han Movie & TV City: The Clan Residences
📍 The Spot: This massive studio complex (different from Hengdian!) specializes in Qin and Han dynasty architecture. It is the main filming site for the interiors and courtyards of the major clans.
- Cloud Recesses (The Courtyards): While the interiors were soundstages, the long corridors and white stone steps where Lan Wangji walked were filmed here. You can almost hear the rules being recited on the walls.
- The Unclean Realm (Nie Clan): The dark, imposing stone fortress of the Nie Clan was also filmed here. The contrast between the airy Lan residence and the heavy Nie fortress is stark.
📸 Photo Tip: Rent a white Hanfu at the entrance. The architecture here is grand and symmetrical—perfect for wide-angle shots that mimic the “sect leader” aesthetic.
2.Luosike Mountain (螺蛳壳): The Hidden Waterfalls
📍 The Spot: This is the highlight. The production team chose this remote mountain area for its natural fog and raw beauty.
- The Waterfalls: Remember the scenes near the Cold Pond Cave? Or where Lan Wangji played his Guqin by the water? These were filmed at the waterfalls of Luosike.
- The Dirt Paths: The “back mountain” of Cloud Recesses, where Wei Wuxian caught pheasants and broke rules, is actually the winding roads of this scenic area.
- The Tea Plantations: The surrounding area is famous for “Maojian Tea” (毛尖茶). The endless green fields create that secluded “Gusu” atmosphere.
⚠️ Travel Tip: This is a natural mountain area. There are no subways here. You will likely need to hire a local driver (DiDi or private car) from Duyun city to take you up the mountain and wait for you, as cell service can be spotty.
🚆 Logistics: How to Get to Duyun
Visiting Guizhou requires a bit more planning than Shanghai or Beijing.
- Step 1: Fly to Guiyang (KWE) Guiyang is the capital of Guizhou province. Most international travelers will transfer via Shanghai, Beijing, or Hong Kong to get here.
- Step 2: High-Speed Train to Duyun Take a high-speed train from Guiyang North Station to Duyun East Station (都匀东站).
- Time: ~45 minutes.
- Cost: ~$10 USD.
- Step 3: Local Travel
- To Qin-Han City: It’s close to the city center (taxi reachable).
- To Luosike Mountain: You must hire a car for a half-day trip.
Ready to Complete the Map?
Guizhou offers the nature, while Hengdian offers the palaces. To truly walk in the footsteps of The Untamed, you need to visit both.
If you haven’t planned the Hengdian leg of your trip yet (Koi Tower, Nightless City), check out our main guide below: