One of the tourist attractions during the May Day holiday: Hangzhou Songcheng

Stepping into Songcheng in Hangzhou is like embarking on a magical journey through time and space, taking you back to the prosperous Song Dynasty. Here you can find not only magnificent Song-style buildings and bustling streets, but also wonderful performances that you cannot miss. Here is a detailed guide for you to fully appreciate the charm of Songcheng. 1. Basic Information 1. Address: No. 148, Zhijiang Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province 2. Opening hours: usually 09:30 - 30 minutes after the last Eternal Love ends. The recommended playing time is 1 day. 3. Tickets: can be purchased on the Songcheng Performing Arts Mini Program or major travel platforms, with prices starting from RMB 300, including VIP tickets for the "Songcheng Eternal Love" performance. The specific ticket price will vary depending on the ticket type (such as adult tickets, student tickets, family packages) and seat level. Children under 1.2 meters/under 6 years old are free, and children between 1.2 and 1.5 meters, students, and people over 70 years old enjoy preferential tickets. 2. Transportation Guide [GoForIt] [GoForIt] 1. Public Transport: There are many public transport routes available. For example, you can take bus No. 314, 318, or 500 to Songcheng East Bus Station; or take bus No. 39, 121, or 308 to Songcheng Bus Station, and walk a few hundred meters after getting off to reach the scenic spot. 2. Subway: Take Subway Line 6 to Fenghua West Road Station, and take a taxi after exiting the station. The starting price is around ¥, and you can get to the main entrance of Songcheng. You can also take the bus after exiting the station. [Coke][Coke] 3. Self-driving: Navigate directly to Hangzhou Songcheng Parking Lot, parking fee is 30 yuan per time, free within 15 minutes. However, during holidays, there is a large passenger flow and parking spaces may be occupied early, so it is recommended to travel by bus or taxi. [Grin][Grin] 3. Tour route planning [Awesome] [Awesome] 1. Morning: After entering the scenic area, go to Shijing Street first. It restores the market style of the Song Dynasty. There are many shops on both sides of the street. You can taste various special snacks, such as Sun Erniang steamed buns and Wu Dalang pancakes. You may even encounter a time-travel flash mob performance. Then we went to the Qingming Shanghe Tu Cinema, where modern technology was used to make the static "Qingming Shanghe Tu" move, vividly showing the prosperous city life in the Song Dynasty. Then go to the Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio Haunted House, where the horror scenes based on a Chinese Ghost Story will give you a heart-pounding and thrilling experience. 2. Noon: There are multiple dining areas in the scenic area. The food court gathers local specialties, such as xiaolongbao, steamed dumplings, and Taiwanese braised pork rice. There are also many choices of small shops and restaurants along the street. The prices are slightly higher than outside the scenic area, but within an acceptable range. [Facepalm][Facepalm] 3. Afternoon: The highlight is watching "Songcheng Eternal Love". This large-scale song and dance performance is the soul of Songcheng. Through chapters such as the Light of Liangzhu, Banquet and Dance in the Song Palace, War and Iron Horse, Legend of Xizi, and Charming Hangzhou, it uses advanced sound, light and electricity technology and wonderful performances to show the history, culture and legendary stories of Hangzhou. Be sure to choose your seat in advance and plan your time well. After watching the performance, go to the interactive experience area of ​​the Battle of Shangganling to immerse yourself in the passionate history of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. Then stroll along the strange street and experience the wonderful visual contrast brought by peculiar buildings such as slanted houses, inverted houses, and invisible houses. 4. Evening: When the lights come on, the night view of Songcheng has a unique charm, and the quaint buildings are particularly charming under the lights. At this time, you can take a cruise to enjoy the brilliant night view on both sides of Songcheng River, or you can stroll on the streets and feel the lively atmosphere at night. [ThumbsUp][ThumbsUp] 4. Must-see performances [Joyful] [Joyful] 1. "Eternal Love of Songcheng": A must-see show in a lifetime, divided into five chapters: Light of Liangzhu, Banquet and Dance in the Song Palace, War and Iron Horses, Legend of Xizi, and Charming Hangzhou. It tells the story of the hardships of the ancient people in Liangzhu, the splendor of the Song Palace, the tragic events of Yue Army, the eternal masterpieces of Liang Zhu and White Snake Xu Xian, and finally the silk, tea and misty Jiangnan of Hangzhou, welcoming guests from all over the world, and showing the history and culture of Hangzhou in all aspects, with stunning stage effects. 2. "5D Live-Action Drama: The Great Earthquake": Adapted from the real events of May 12, extras will be recruited before the performance. Arrive half an hour in advance. The first 1-20 rows are in the earthquake zone. You can feel the shaking during the performance, which allows you to truly feel the tension and greatness of the rescue when an earthquake occurs. The stage effects and actors' performances are excellent. [Heart][Heart] 3. Hologram Show: Phantom: It combines 3D holographic technology with traditional stage drama to present a three-dimensional visual effect that combines the real and the virtual, bringing a unique visual feast. [Smart] [Smart] 4. "Throwing the Embroidered Ball": Recreates the ancient scene of throwing the embroidered ball to find a husband. Tourists who receive the embroidered ball can be invited to go upstairs to "worship and marry" the third lady of Songcheng, participate in the interaction, and the atmosphere on the scene is lively. [Angel][Angel] 5. Notes [Loupe] [Loupe] 1. Follow the "Songcheng Tourism" public account or the Songcheng Performing Arts Mini Program to view the performance schedule of the day and set performance reminders to plan your itinerary appropriately so as not to miss out on exciting performances. 2. Except for "Songcheng Eternal Love", which has reserved seats, other performances are on a first-come, first-served basis, so if you want to watch popular performances, you have to queue up in advance. 3. Luggage can be stored at the tourist center in the scenic area. It costs 10 yuan/day for large items and 5 yuan/day for small items. However, there is a large number of visitors during holidays such as May Day, and storage spaces are limited. It is on a first-come, first-served basis, and valuables are not allowed to be stored. You can choose the luggage delivery service, hand over your luggage to the staff at the airport or the high-speed railway station, and then send it to the hotel for storage. 4. Scenic spot projects and performances may be adjusted or cancelled due to weather, on-site and other actual conditions. Please refer to the on-site announcement of the scenic spot for specific details. [Smart] [Smart]