Things to do in Hangzhou, Part 3: Songchen
00:07 In presence of the king!
01:42 Belly dance with Arabian music
02:41 Spring blossom with string dancing
03:53 In presence of the king, last episode
04:38 The great warriors
06:00 Love story in the West Lake
08:50 Acrobatics among butterflies!
10:50 Harvesting tea with a moving song
12:40 Dance with laser beams
13:25 Beautiful autumn and closing scene
Song Dynasty Town (Songcheng) is the largest theme park in Hangzhou, featuring the cultural characteristics of the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279 AD). Its layout and architectural style are based on a precious ancient painting, 'Along the River during the Qingming Festival', which was made by famous painter Zhang Zeduan, displaying the urban landscape and people's living condition of that dynasty.
The theme park is divided into three fields, Performing Songcheng, High-tech Songcheng, and Cultural Songcheng. Performing Songcheng includes the Romance of the Song Dynasty and ten theme shows. High-tech Songcheng has many featured events, such as reproducing area of 'Along the River during the Qingming Festival', two distinguishing haunted houses, and a mysterious street. Using advanced technology, they are all very realistic and mysterious, giving visitors a totally different experience. Cultural Songcheng covers some folk activities, such as traditional workshops, custom shows and Buddhist temples.
Romance of the Song Dynasty
It is a large panoramic show, based on the historical stories and ancient myths of Hangzhou city, featuring dancing and acrobatics to cover China's culture and traditions. It is praised by overseas media as one of the world's three most famous shows, together with the O Show in Las Vegas and the Moulin Rouge in Paris.
There are five scenes in the whole show. The introductory scene dates back to ancient times, displaying the historical development of Hangzhou city. The first scene exhibits the prosperous living condition of the city during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127 - 1279 AD), while the second scene tells audiences a story about a general named Yue Fei (1103 - 1142 AD), who was a hero fighting against the dynasty's enemy. The third scene presents the fairy tales and beautiful love stories which happened around the West Lake (a famous spot in Hangzhou), and in the last scene audiences are exposed to the charm of modern Hangzhou city.
It is said by the audiences that if you miss this dancing show, then you have not been to Hangzhou. The show is not only a performance, but also a symbol of Hangzhou, representing the city's history and culture.
The advertisement for the show reads: A must see in the lifetime! I didn’t believe it until I experienced it. Now I rate it as the best thing to do in Hangzhou!
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