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When planning Throughout the initial development of World Showcase, two communist countries were interested in sponsoring their own pavilion, - the Soviet Union and China<ref name= "jack"> http://land. The Soviet Union howeverallears.net/blogs/jackspence/2012/02/china_pavilion_part_one_1.html </ref>. Unlike the USSR, demanded that communist which wanted to integrate the ideals of communism into their pavilion, China was willing to showcase its history and culture without involving ideology <ref name= "jack"/>. Despite this, Disney did not originally plan on having China be presented in the an opening day pavilion<ref name= "Martin2"> http://www.martinsvids.net/?p=966 </ref>. Instead, which Disney balked the plot of land that would eventually hold the China pavilion was occupied atvarious times by a [[Scandinavian Showcase]] pavilion, a Costa Rica pavilion, or even left empty <ref name= "Martin2"/>. China By 1979, Imagineers planned on constructing a [[Morocco]] pavilion on the other handplot<ref name= "Martin2"/>. As these plans were pushed to the back-burner however, China was more then willing pushed to present itthe forefront and would now be built in time for [[EPCOT Center]]'s countries history and culture without involving politicsopening day. Plans for  In order to help showcase the diversity of China , plans for the pavilion called for a CircleVision 360 named film called [[Wonders of China]]. In order to be filmed. To create the filmmovie, Disney entered into negotiations with the Chinese, government over what where they could and could not film<ref name= "Spence2"> http://land. allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2012/02/china_pavilion_part_two.html </ref> Although Disney, and director Jeff Blyth, were initially hampered by strict given tight filming restrictions, they were the company and China eventually able came to acquire more freedom. Filming began in the summer of 1981 with both American and Chinese crews working on the project. an agreement where Chinese film crews were used to would film the sensitive country's more “sensitive” areas (such as Tibet or , where the Great Wall) which the Chinese government did not want Westerners to go. Filming concluded in 1982, (such as Tibet and the attraction was ready Great Wall) <ref name= "Spence2"/>. [[Image:Chinapavilionconcept.jpg|400px|thumb|Concept art for Epcot's opening daythe China pavilion. ]]

The China pavilion opened on October 1, 1982 with the rest of World Showcaseon October 1, 1982. Besides When the pavilion opened it featured the aforementioned CircleVision attraction [[Wonders of China film]], the pavilion also included as well as two shops, various gardens, and museum housing House of the Whispering Willows gallery, which would eventually house authentic Chinese artifacts. The center piece of the China pavilion is a replica of the Hall of Prayer and Good Harvests, which is part of the Temple of Heaven complex located Southeast southeast of central Beijing. The replica found in the pavilion was built at 1/2 ½ scale, and designed so that guests had to enter the Temple Hall before seeing the [[Wonders of China film]].  The first change major addition to the China pavilion came when in 1985 1983 when the Yong Feng Shang Dian (Bountiful Harvest) store opened <ref> https://d23.com/a new restaurant was constructed-to-z/yong-feng-shangdian </ref>. One The following April, the House of the gardens located near where [[Norway]] is today, was originally going to be used as a transition Whispering Willows gallery got over fifty artifacts from the Republic of China 's Palace Museum <ref> http://www.mainstgazette.com/2012/04/treasures-of-forbidden-city.html </ref>. Throughout the pavilion's history, the contents housed within the gallery have changed. When the China pavilion opened in 1982, the land adjacent to it was initially earmarked for the planned [[Denmark ]] pavilionand featured only manicured lawns. When plans for Denmark were scrappedthat pavilion fell through however, the garden China pavilion was replaced by two restaurantsexpanded <ref name= "martin"> http://www.martinsvids.net/?p=414 </ref>. As part of the mid 1980s expansion, on September 24, 1985, the Nine Dragons and the counter service [[Lotus Blossom Cafe. Both restaurants official Café]] opened . <ref name= "martin"/> This was shortly followed by the opening of the table service restaurant [[Nine Dragons]] on October 2423, 1985m and both serve traditional Chinese food1985 <ref name= "martin"/>. Since 1985, the only other  The next major change to hit the China pavilion came in 2003, when the CircleVision 360 film Wonders of China was updated. New scenes and a new narration were added to the movie and when the film reopened, before it was renamed "reopened to the public on May 22, 2003 as [[Reflections of China]] <ref name= "martin"/>. In Subsequently in September 2007 , the Joy of Tea stand opened in the pavilion <ref> https://www.mouseplanet.com/guide/803/Walt-Disney-World/Epcot/World-Showcase--China/Joy-of-Tea </ref>. In 2008, both of China's restaurants, the - [[Nine Dragons ]] and the [[Lotus Blossom Cafe ]] were renovated. During the refurbishment, both facades were re-themed rethemed to make the restaurants appear more modern<ref name= "martin"/>. A similar refurbishment then took place in 2011 for the pavilion’s shopping venues <ref name= "Shangdian"> http://www.wdwmagic.com/shopping/yong-feng-shangdian/news/04apr2011-epcot's-china-pavilion-shop-reopens-with-a-new-name-and-all-new-store-layout.htm </ref> <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/china/news/06may2011-'the-china-marketplace'-under-refurbishment-at-epcot's-china-pavilion.htm </ref>. At this time, Yong Feng Shangdian was renamed the House of Good Fortune and given a new layout, decor, and merchandise <ref name= "Shangdian"/>. At the 2017 D23 Expo, Walt Disney Imagineering's Vice President and Senior Creative Executive Tom Fitzgerald announced that Disney would be creating a new Circle-Vision film for the China pavilion. According to Disney, the new film will be the first shot using a "next-generation digital camera system" <ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/07/new-film-at-china-pavilion-in-epcot-will-feature-new-technology/ </ref>. Subsequently, on August 25, 2019, Disney announced that a new film titled Wondrous China would be coming to the China pavilion, although an opening date was not announced <ref> https://wdwmagic.com/attractions/reflections-of-china/news/26aug2019-the-china-pavilions-new-movie-to-be-titled-wondrous-china.htm </ref>.

The entrance to the China pavilion is decorated by three large rocks and several stone benches. This was done, to represent the ancient Chinese believe belief that unusal unusual rock forms formations brought inner peace and serenity. Guests then enter the pavilion by walking beneath the Zhao Yan Men (meaning "Gate of the Golden Sun), which is a replica of a gate found at the Summer Palace, which is located nine miles north of central Beijing. After entering, the pavilion guests can see come across a lotus pool surronded surrounded by a typical Chinese Gardengarden. The Continuing on, guests walk down the pavilion’s main walkway in China is known as , the Street “Street of Good Fortune. The street Fortune”, which was inspired by the roadways found in Beijing. In fact, Disney Imagineers intentionally made the path more narrow then than guest capacity would dictate, ; in order have guests experience the crowded conditions of modern China. As mentioned above, guests can enter the the Temple of Heaven to view the film, Reflections of China. Also located in the Hall is The House of the Whispering Willows gallery, which features various Chinese exhibits.

In totalThe China pavilion is home to the Hall of Prayer and Good Harvests, their are currently three dining locations in which guests must enter to view [[Reflections of China]]. Also located in the Hall is the House of the Whispering Willows gallery, which features various authentic Chinese exhibits. The China pavilion features three dining locations- [[Nine Dragons ]] (a table service restaurant), the [[Lotus Blossom Cafe ]] (a counter service restaurant) and the [[Joy of Tea ]] stand which sells slushies, ice cream, BBQ pork, curry chicken pockets and alcholic beverages. If you are looking for authentic Chinese merchandiseFinally, China also houses to two shops, visit The House of Good Fortune, which sells everything from Chinese tea to valuable works of art. Another shopping location, and Good Fortune Gifts, sells Chinese puppets among other which both sell authentic Chinese merchandise.

[[Image:ChinaReflectionsofChina.jpg|400px|thumb|Reflections of China can be found in the China pavilion.]]'''[[Reflections of China]]'''- This CircleVision 360 film, gives guests a breathtaking tour of China. The entrance to the film is located inside the Hall of Prayer and Good Harvest.  '''Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure'''- On this interactive adventure, guests can grab a communicator and travel around World Showcase to help Kim and Ron save the world! The Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure takes place in every one of the World Showcase countries.

'''[[Nine DragonsRestaurant]]'''- This table service restaurant offers a traditional Chinese meal. Nine Dragons features cuisine from the four regions of China: Szechuan, Cantonese, Mandarin and Kiangche.

'''[[Lotus Blossom Cafe]]'''- The Lotus Blossom Cafe specializes in stir fry and other Chinese dishes. Located next to Nine Dragons, the restaurant is a counter service type.

'''Joy of Tea'''- This quaint stand is located on the shore of the World Showcase Lagoon. Besides just selling tea and refreshments, guests can also grab a Chinese snack or a slushie herespecializes in various teas.

'''House of Good Fortune'''- The main shop in the China pavilion, the House of Good Fortune as offers a wide variety of authentic Chinese merchandise.

'''Good Fortune Gifts'''- Although this This outdoor shop is much smaller then the House of Good Fortune, guests can buy sells authentic Chinese puppets, among along with other cultural merchandise here.

 '''Jeweled Dragon Legend Acrobats-''' Young performers from the Pu Yang Academy of Acrobatics in China entertain daily in the China pavilion.  ==Characters== '''Mulan'''- Mulan can often be found in the China pavilion, usually near the Lotus Blossom Cafe. (Common)

* If you guests stand in the center of the Hall of whateverPrayer and Good Harvests, your their voice will ehco echo off of the ceiling and come back to you!them <ref> http://www.wdwradio.com/2014/03/disney-twenty-something-china-pavilion/ </ref>.

* A mulberry tree was selected for the pavilion's garden to represent China's silk industry<ref name= "jack"/>.

* The garden itself was inspired found by those the gardens found in Suzhou, a large city near Shanghai<ref name= "jack"/>.

* MushuSI XIAN, from a traditional Chinese Folk group formerly performed inside the Disney movie Mulan used to appear in Hall of Prayer and Good Harvests <ref> http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/si-xian-at-the China -china-pavilion, although the character has since been retired.846006/ </ref>.

* SI XIAN, a tradional Chinese Folk group used to perform in Inside the Hall of Prayer and Good Harvests there are twelve outer columns supporting the roof. The Temple columns represent the twelve months of Heaventhe year and the twelve year cycles of the Chinese calendar <ref name= "jack"/>.

* Inside The Street leading from the Temple Wonders of Heaven, there are Inside China post-show to the hall, there are twelve outer columns supporting World Showcase Promenade is named the roof. They represent the twelve months "Street of the year and the twelve year cycle of the Chinese calendarNine Dragons" <ref> https://www.disneydocs.net/epcot-nomenclature </ref>.