Video highlights
- Head straight to Shijing Street when you enter Songcheng so kids can interact with NPCs and win silver notes.
- Shijing Street hosts the Time-Travel Flash Mob show — everyone is welcome to join in.
- The "Romance of the Song Dynasty" show lasts about one hour, weaving together Hangzhou's history and legends.
- "The Earthquake" is set against the backdrop of the Wenchuan earthquake and is suitable for older children.
- "WA! Dinosaurs" is an immersive science show designed for families with kids.
- The Shadow Puppet Theater on North Street features shows like "Three Strikes on the White Bone Demon" and "Wu Song Fights the Tiger".
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When it comes to family tours in Hangzhou, which attraction is best?
Thousand-year-old Songcheng is definitely the top answer.
Follow this Songcheng kid-friendly guide,
spend a day here, and create unforgettable memories with your child.
After entering the park,
head straight to Shijing Street.
NPCs are everywhere along the street.
Have your child find the ones in ancient costumes
and interact with them.
Try completing the tasks the NPCs give,
and let your child earn silver notes themselves —
it's a real confidence booster.
On this street you can also catch
the Songcheng Time-Travel Flash Mob show.
Watch the NPCs you just interacted with
gather from all directions,
and let your child dance along to their moves
to the upbeat electronic music,
releasing all that boundless energy.
The Romance of the Song Dynasty
is the must-see signature show at Songcheng.
It runs about an hour,
and the stage effects are stunning.
Major historical moments and classic legends of Hangzhou
are woven together in this performance,
making it a great opportunity for kids to learn about Hangzhou's history.
The Earthquake show
is ideal for slightly older children.
Set against the backdrop of the Wenchuan earthquake,
it vividly recreates the quake scenes
and the rescue efforts that followed.
During the performance,
children can truly feel
the shock of the disaster and the brilliance of human nature.
Songcheng also has an immersive show
created specifically for families:
WA! Dinosaurs.
It blends science education
with cool stage effects.
In this show,
kids can observe these
prehistoric creatures
and witness their stories.
If your child is brave enough,
take them for a stroll down
Songcheng Guai Street.
Everywhere you look,
the whole street
gives off an eerie vibe
and hides all kinds of spooky tales.
Walking through it
feels like traveling through time,
with unexpected surprises
in every corner.
The Songcheng shadow puppet show
is tucked away in the Beijie Shadow Puppet Theater —
be sure to take your child.
Through that white screen,
you'll spot many familiar characters,
including favorites like Three Strikes on the White Bone Demon
and Wu Song Fights the Tiger.
After the shadow puppets,
take your child to the Light & Shadow Hall
for a spectacular visual experience.
Stepping inside,
kids not only feel a time-warping journey at light speed
but also marvel at the brilliance and beauty of the stars.
In the evening,
take your child to see the fish lantern parade.
As night falls,
fish lanterns light up one by one,
drifting slowly through the ancient streets.
Walk along with the parade,
and you go from being visitors to
part of this time-travel journey.
For children, Hangzhou Songcheng
is more than just a place to play —
it's a classroom where knowledge grows.
If you want to give your child
an unforgettable time-travel adventure,
bring them to thousand-year-old Songcheng.




