Travel in China
A living tableau of the Southern Song capital - palace gates, kite squares and the 'Romance of the Song Dynasty' night show.
Songcheng Park (Song Dynasty Town) is a theme park recreating the Southern Song capital of Hangzhou (1127-1279), when the city was the largest in the world. Opened in 1996, it combines immersive street theatre, craft demonstrations and the spectacular indoor show 'Romance of the Song Dynasty'.
The park's streets are populated by costumed performers: magistrates dispensing justice, maidens throwing embroidered balls from balconies, and acrobats in the market squares. Visitors can dress in Song costume, try traditional crafts, or ride in a horse-drawn carriage. The palace at the hilltop offers views over the park and the surrounding hills.
The highlight is the evening show 'Romance of the Song Dynasty' - a 70-minute indoor performance with a cast of hundreds, moving stages, indoor rain and river effects, and LED backdrops. It has played to more than 60 million people since 1997 and is often described as the 'Las Vegas show of China'.
Highlights
Romance of the Song Dynasty
A 70-minute indoor spectacle with hundreds of performers, indoor rain and river effects.
The Song-Style Streets
Costumed performers, craft demonstrations and street theatre throughout the park.
The Embroidered Ball Throwing
The traditional matchmaking ceremony performed from the balcony.
The Song Palace
A hilltop recreation of the imperial palace with panoramic views.
The Water effects
Indoor rain, rivers and waterfalls during the show - prepare to get wet.
The Night Illumination
The park lit up after dark - the best time for the show.
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