Song Dynasty Town (Songcheng)
Song Dynasty Town is located in the Zhijiang Tourist Resort in Hangzhou. It is the city's first large-scale man-made theme park and holds AAAA-level scenic area status.…
Song Dynasty Town (Songcheng), Hangzhou · kanegen · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Admission
- Audience seats ¥320; VIP seats ¥350 (includes *Song Dynasty Town: Romance of a Thousand Years*)
- Opening hours
- 9:30 until 30 minutes after the last show ends
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Getting there
- If you fly in, take a bus from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to the city centre; the distance is 30 km
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 1143. Open in Google Maps
About Song Dynasty Town (Songcheng)
Song Dynasty Town is located in the Zhijiang Tourist Resort in Hangzhou. It is the city's first large-scale man-made theme park and holds AAAA-level scenic area status. The large-scale song-and-dance spectacle *Song Dynasty Town: Romance of a Thousand Years* is the soul of the park, and it is also hailed as one of the "Three Great Masterpieces of the World." Beyond the stage shows, the internet-famous Rainbow Stairs are also worth a visit. The steps are painted in rainbow colours, and each step is a different colour, so it feels like walking on a rainbow, a truly distinctive experience.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Song Dynasty Town (Songcheng) cost?
Admission to Song Dynasty Town (Songcheng) is Audience seats ¥320; VIP seats ¥350 (includes *Song Dynasty Town: Romance of a Thousand Years*), as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Song Dynasty Town (Songcheng)?
Song Dynasty Town (Songcheng) is open 9:30 until 30 minutes after the last show ends.
How do I get to Song Dynasty Town (Songcheng)?
If you fly in, take a bus from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to the city centre; the distance is 30 km
How long should I spend at Song Dynasty Town (Songcheng)?
Plan on 3 hours for Song Dynasty Town (Songcheng).
Where is Song Dynasty Town (Songcheng)?
Song Dynasty Town (Songcheng) is in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, in the East China of China. No. 148 Zhijiang Road, Xihu District, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou
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