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About Songcheng
The main Songcheng show draws on Liangzhu, the Song court, Yue Fei and the White Snake story through large sets and stage effects. Around it, themed streets, Hongqiao and smaller performance spaces form a constructed entertainment landscape. Choose the shows that interest you before arrival and leave time between venues.
Construction began in March 1995, and the park held its opening ceremony on 18 May 1996. It received the national 4A tourist attraction designation (国家4A级旅游景区) in January 2001. The park has 20 theatres and performance venues, with covered corridors linking its main theatres and attractions. Its Song dynasty-themed streets include Dong Jie (东街) and Xi Jie (西街).
What to look for
- The main Songcheng stage show and its large scenic effects.
- The themed market streets and Hongqiao within the constructed Song-style setting.
Location & getting there
Getting to Songcheng
Go to Hangzhou Songcheng at No 148 Zhijiang Road in Xihu District. Confirm the booked main-show session and park entrance arrangements; this is a different venue from Hangzhou Paradise in Xiaoshan.
Combine your visit
A suggested sequence linking the specific features of this visit.
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Themed market streets
Explore the constructed streetscape before the main performance.
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Hongqiao and Song River setting
See the bridge-and-water scenery within the park.
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Songcheng main-show theatre
Finish around the performance time on your chosen ticket.
This order is editorial. Confirm access and any transfers between stops; it does not establish a walking route, same-day connection or common admission ticket.
Find Songcheng
杭州宋城 · 西湖区
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View guide →Sources & visit information
The sources below support the place-specific description and arrival information. Suggested combinations are editorial planning ideas; confirm current opening, entry arrangements and transport services for your date.
Visitor information adapted and edited from Wikipedia contributors, “宋城” · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 93925460.
Background paragraphs translated and condensed from Wikipedia contributors, "宋城", Chinese Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 93925460.