Songcheng is a theme park of antique architecture in Hangzhou. The scenic spot takes the "Qingming Riverside Map" as the reference prototype, and builds the architectural form of setting up shops on the street and forming streets according to the construction technology of the Song Dynasty, which restores the prosperous and lively urban style of the Song Dynasty. In the more than 20 years since the opening of the park, Songcheng has repeatedly ranked among the best theme parks in China, and has become a business card representing Hangzhou's tourism culture.
There are six theme blocks in the scenic area: Songhe East Street, Tuhao Family, Rouge Lane, Feilai Lane, Food Street, and Shijing Street, with many ways to play. Song Cheng includes two categories of Song Dynasty cultural and technological experience projects, the former is mainly performance-based, such as puppet shows, shadow puppet shows, puppet shows, etc., among which Wang Yuanwai's "Throwing Hydrangea Son-in-law" and Liu Yong Fengyue Pavilion's "Fengyue Beauty" are popular programs. The technology experience project is dominated by horror elements such as haunted houses, human skin inns, listening rooms, and strange streets.
There are a total of 20 performing arts shows in Songcheng, and if you want to talk about the signature programs, then it must be "Songcheng Eternal Love". "The Eternal Love of Songcheng" is a large-scale song and dance performance program, which is divided into five parts according to different plots: "The Light of Liangzhu", "Song Palace Banquet and Dance", "Jin Ge Iron Horse", "The Legend of Xizi", and "Charming Hangzhou". The show is a mix of performances, including model catwalks, laser shows, acrobatics, etc., which can be described as dizzying. In addition, the program also uses a variety of stage technologies to reproduce the scene, such as full-color lasers and vertical water curtains, which make the performance more realistic and shocking, and enhance the viewing effect. Under normal circumstances, "Songcheng Eternal Love" has a total of 4 performances per day, two in the afternoon and two in the evening, with a duration of 1 hour, and the number of performances will increase on holidays or weekends, which can be found on the official website.
The Qingming Shanghetu Cinema located in the Happy Castle is also one of the selling points of Songcheng. There is a work in the cinema hall called "The Living Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival", which shows "Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival" in the form of a dynamic picture scroll. The curtain of the exhibition scroll is 200 square meters long, and the scroll will switch back and forth from the two scenes of day and night, and the characters, animals, and ships in the painting are all dynamic, bringing a more realistic and three-dimensional experience to the audience. In addition, there is also a children's paradise specially created for children in the Happy Castle, which has dozens of entertainment items such as mini speed cars and happy encounters, and children can also choose to explore in the jungle or archaeological treasure hunting on the beach. If you want to have a better parent-child experience, it is more recommended to go to Hangzhou Paradise or Rotten Apple Paradise in the Xianghu area of Songcheng Tourist Area.
Songcheng regularly hosts a variety of themed events, such as the Chinese New Year Temple Fair during the Lunar New Year. During the day, the dragon and lion dances, stilts and other folk operas are staged, and when night falls, the scenic spot will prepare free costumes and lanterns, and tourists can travel to Songcheng at night, visit the lantern festival, and feel the flavor of the year. Around July every year, summer-themed activities will also be launched accordingly, and hundreds of tons of ice and snow foam erupt in the scenic area, which is very cool.
In addition to a variety of amusement items, the food in Songcheng Scenic Area can also be said to be everything. The local tyrant family and the food street are good dining options in the scenic area. The former is mainly based on snacks, and has opened shops such as tofu factory, rice cake factory, and oil mill; Most of the latter are dinners, and the more popular restaurants include Zhuangyuanjia Restaurant and Sunjia Restaurant, and the taste is more authentic. Of course, the most popular delicacy is Sun Erniang's steamed bun shop. This shop is located opposite the listening room of the Human Skin Inn, and the story background of "Water Margin" brings a magical color to it. It should be noted that there is a lot of food in the scenic area, but the price is expensive, and tourists can also consider bringing their own meals to solve the problem.
Recommended length of play: 1 day
Tickets: The performance ticket of "Songcheng Eternal Love" includes the ticket of the scenic spot, which cannot be separated.
Adult ticket: 310 yuan/person for the audience; VIP seats: 320 yuan/person; Luxury sofa seat with table is 580 yuan/person.
Preferential ticket: 260 yuan/person for the audience; VIP seats: 260 yuan/person. (Children of 1.2m-1.5m, full-time students with a bachelor's degree or below, seniors over 70 years old, soldiers, officers, retired soldiers, people with disabilities, teachers with 30 years of teaching experience and honorary certificates)
Free admission: Children under 1.2 meters.
Tips: 1. Bring mosquito repellent water and sunscreen products in summer; 2. It is recommended to bring your own food; 3. The park closes 40 minutes after the last performance of the day, so it is recommended to play the attraction first and then watch the show.
