Hangzhou Songcheng: Despite Being a Man-Made Scenic Area, It Attracts Tourists and Receives Constant Praise
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Regarding the Song Dynasty, later generations have different evaluations, some believe it was a period of unprecedented prosperity for China, but some believe the Song Dynasty was overly focused on culture and neglected the military, even failing to achieve a true unification. Chen Yinke once said: The culture of the Chinese nation has been the most splendid in the Zhao Song dynasty, and it reached its peak in that era. It gradually declined and weakened, but it would eventually revive. This shows that people generally recognize the economic prosperity of the Song Dynasty.
The most prosperous scene of the Song Dynasty was presented in Zhang Zeduan’s ‘Thirteenth Port’, and if you have read ‘Water Margin’, it also describes the prosperity of the Song Dynasty. If the Song Dynasty has been with us for a thousand years, can we find a place to re-experience the prosperity of the Song Dynasty? We can, and today let's talk about places to feel the culture of the Song Dynasty, Songcheng.
Located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, Songcheng is one of the first large-scale theme parks in Hangzhou. It operates on the business philosophy of ‘Architecture as form, culture as soul’. The main buildings are built in the style of the Northern Song Dynasty, based on Zhang Zeduan’s long scroll ‘Thirteenth Port’, and constructed according to the ‘Code of Construction’ in the Book of Song, restoring the urban landscape of the Song Dynasty. It is the first theme park in Hangzhou to reflect the inner cultural connotations of the Southern Song Dynasty. Since its opening, Songcheng has been popular for more than 20 years and has remained very hot, attracting tourists year after year. It’s similar buildings exist but Songcheng’s name and popularity are the highest. When it was first built, it was welcomed by people.
How do we evaluate Songcheng? We can only say that its life force is very vigorous. Even after more than 20 years, it can still attract more than 10 million tourists every year. It is worth emphasizing that everyone knows it is a man-made scenic area, and it only costs a ticket of 100 yuan, and if you add the ticket for the show, it will cost at least 200-300 yuan per person. Even so, people's enthusiasm is unstoppable.
When you enter Songcheng, you will truly feel as if you are back a thousand years ago, as if you have stepped into a historical period of the Song Dynasty. Wearing Hanfu will make you feel like you are in the atmosphere of the ancient Song Dynasty. This is a kind of historical. In addition to the Song Dynasty style of the buildings, the staff in the scenic area also wears Song Dynasty clothes. You can fully experience the daily life of the people in the Song Dynasty in the scenic area, and tourists can also participate in it. In this way, you can truly fulfill your dream of ancient times. Therefore, this unique scenic area is almost unpopular.
If I lend you a day, I will give you a thousand years. If you come to Hangzhou, you cannot miss Songcheng. If you come to Songcheng, you must not miss ‘Songcheng Thousand Feelings’, this large-scale musical and dance show. It can be said to be the soul of Songcheng. It incorporates many historical stories and legends. With the changes of time, some events that happened in recent years will also be included. The whole show deserves to be the soul of the scenic area. It is not only a spectacular and magnificent large-scale musical and dance show, but it also integrates local characteristics and cultural heritage into the scenic area with dance, culture and art, giving people a non-stop visual feast.
If you really want to find shortcomings for Songcheng, it’s the price. More than 300 yuan per set is a bit expensive. However, almost all tourists who have come to Songcheng for tourism have no complaints, because tourists are very happy and praise the price is very reasonable. Honestly, I have been there once, and I also think it is worth it. Because when you really come here, you will find that this man-made scenic area is beyond our expectations. People who like Song Dynasty or ancient culture will definitely not be disappointed. No matter what age group you are, you can experience the fun here. In this respect, there is no other man-made scenic area that can compare to it.
More than 10 million tourists every year is really a huge number. It’s no wonder Songcheng is considered China’s most popular ‘man-made scenic area’. Songcheng brings people not only entertainment but also a deeper understanding and perception of that historical period. I think this is the secret of Songcheng’s success.
Do you feel moved by Songcheng? Do you want to come here to experience the thousand-year-old atmosphere?
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