If time was no worry, we’d all be poets, spending the rest of our days appreciating the unique charms of Hangzhou and Suzhou, drifting along the historical river in Wuzhen, and zipping away to Shanghai whenever we need to inject our idyllic pastimes with the energy of a cosmopolitan global city. Coming back to the reality of the grind for those of us with heavy schedules, it only makes sense to provide a compact itinerary for the avid traveler on a tight schedule who doesn’t want to compromise on the quality of experiences.
15:30 Reach Hangzhou
17:00 Hangzhou Song Dynasty Town Scenic Area
Adjacent to the West Lake, this is the first and largest Song Dynasty cultural theme park in China. The park has collected all kinds of relics of Song cultural heritage and fascinates tourists coming from all over the country and the world.
17:30 Dinner in the scenic area
Dining time: Half an hour
18:00 “Romance of Song Dynasty”
Tour length: 2 hours
Romance of Song Dynasty is a large song and dance drama representing the prosperity of Song Dynasty. It has a reputation of being of one of the most popular theatre performances in the world, and overseas media outlets often cite it as one of the “top three performances in the world”, equal only to the Las Vegas’s O show and France’s “Moulin Rouge”. As soon as you step into the little town, you feel overwhelmed by the strong charm of antiquity and a long, illustrious history.
21:00 Retire for the night at Grand Metropark Hotel Hangzhou or Hangzhou Hai Wai Hai Crown Hotel
Distance: Approximately 8 kilometers
Driving time: 20 minutes