Give me a day, and I'll give you a thousand years. That's exactly what Hangzhou Songcheng is all about. It features not only exquisite ancient-style sets, but also tons of shows running in rotation.

Follow along with this video as we step into the thousand-year-old Songcheng and explore its historical splendor and stories. After entering Songcheng, you can first change into your favorite hanfu to better match the ancient-style scenery. Stroll around the park; every angle makes for a great photo.

When you get here, don't just follow the map, because the real charm of Songcheng lies in the performances you'll find everywhere. Check the showtimes in advance so you don't miss the ones you want to see. The most fun performances at Songcheng are definitely the NPCs walking around.

Interact with them, and you can earn silver notes. Take those to the money house or Huolangdan to redeem gifts you like. Romance of the Song Dynasty is known as a must-see show in your lifetime.

It strings together major historical milestones and classic legends of Hangzhou, bringing the city's history and folklore to life, from Liangzhu culture to the prosperity of the Southern Song Dynasty. The scenes are truly spectacular. The Earthquake is something very special at Songcheng.

This performance not only recreates the Wenchuan earthquake, but also portrays the thrilling rescue efforts during the disaster. Throughout the show, you'll witness deeply moving and heartfelt stories. Shijing Street is arguably the soul of Songcheng, and it's where you'll find the liveliest atmosphere and the most interaction in the whole park.

Here, every day, flash mobs in ancient costumes appear. Countless visitors have rated it as Songcheng's most atmospheric and joyful free show, a celebration that breaks the boundaries between past and present. Past Shijing Street, head to the Shadow Puppet Theater on Beijie Street to watch the shadow play Three Strikes on the White Bone Demon.

It's a classic traditional non-heritage performance that uses nimble manipulation and vivid light and shadow to recreate the exciting scene from Journey to the West where Sun Wukong defeats the White Bone Demon three times. The Light and Shadow Hall, meanwhile, is a space created purely for beauty and awe. The walls and floors are all screens, constantly shifting into dreamlike patterns.

Walking inside feels like stepping into a vast starry sky and different mysterious worlds. If daytime Songcheng is a lively journey through time, then nighttime Songcheng creates an immersive thousand-year dreamscape for visitors. Once the warm yellow lanterns and fish-shaped lamps light up, the atmosphere instantly peaks, as if you've stepped straight into the sleepless city of the Great Song Dynasty.

Every casual snap looks like an epic ancient-style photo. Songcheng isn't just a static thousand-year-old town; it's a kingdom of entertainment full of interaction and performances. Don't miss this hidden gem!