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Trip.Best Popular Night Attractions in Hangzhou [2024]
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Updated Nov 2024
- 8.54.6/526765 ReviewFrom3523.61
based on 639 reviews"The performance was very shocking. I came to Hangzhou Songcheng today. The performance inside was very good. The theater staff was also very thoughtful and considerate. It was worthy of being the world's 3 famous shows and worth watching."Hangzhou.Song City/Zhuantang Town/Zhijiang Tourist Area12.8 km from downtownFeatured performanceLive Show
Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Family-friendly AttractionsHighlights: Give me one day, and I'll give you a thousand years!Hangzhou Songcheng is a scenic Attraction that travels through time and space and subverts imagination. With 20 theaters and hundreds of performances, you can’t see them all in one day. There is always something that suits you.The Attraction is crisscrossed with East Street, West Street, North Street, Shijing Street, Hongqiao, and Fenghua Lane, showing a prosperous Song Dynasty style scene, with Chinese and ancient styles blowing in your face. Punk Street, Song City Gate, Sky Tree, Time Tree, Acacia Tree, Cloud Ladder Walk, Performing Arts Square, etc., one step at a time, a scene, travel through time and space. Boating on the Song River, people swim in the painting and experience the rich Jiangnan charm. Have a carnival in the Forest Theater and sing with the wind in the Cliff Theater.The main show "Songcheng Eternal Love" is a must-see performance in your lifetime. It features military parades and beautiful women, and is known as one of the "three most famous shows in the world" along with the "O" show in Las Vegas and the Moulin Rouge in Paris.The performances such as "Lijiang Love Song", "Captain Cook", "Phantom", "Water Concert", "Cliff Concert", "Hydrangea Throwing", "Gongzhuang", "Flash Mob" and other performances have different styles. The Qingming Riverside Cinema, Light and Shadow Museum, Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio Haunted House, "Virtual Space", "Fantasy Space" and other large-scale experience projects are in the sky and on the ground. The real-life dramas such as "The Great Earthquake", "The Battle of Shangganling" and "Yingshanhong" are a red journey to cleanse the soul with landslides and wars.Songcheng is a parent-child base where the whole family can enjoy the joy of family life. Take your children to experience the Elf Valley, challenge the aerial adventure, and release their nature. The Seniors can look for childhood memories in the rows of workshops.Everything in the Attraction is centered around tourists. The main theaters and scenic spots are connected by wind and rain corridors, providing tourists with a comfortable experience in both sunny and rainy days. It is an Internet celebrity check-in spot that integrates tourism, performances, and vacation.The Qianguqing Hotel, located adjacent to the Attraction, provides you with a convenient holiday experience. If you purchase a scenic spot and wine package, you can enter the park multiple times and enjoy more discounts.Songcheng, give me one day and I will give you a thousand years!Show Less - 104.7/528416 Reviewbased on 7553 reviews"The scenery is really beautiful, it is worthwhile to go to the island on the boat, then go to Leifeng Tower, and then take a sightseeing bus around the West Lake after coming out of Leifeng Tower. The price is absolutely high."Hangzhou.West Lake, Lingyin Temple Scenic Area6.5 km from downtownLakesNighttime sightseeingNo.1 of Best Things to Do in HangzhouHighlights: West Lake is associated with Hangzhou beauty. It is a beautiful scenery belt. The famous “10 Scenes of West Lake” surround the lake. Walk along the Sudi and Baidi causeway, or row yourself to the "Three Pools Mirroring the Moon" located at the middle of the lake. It is a spot where you can enjoy a complete view of the West Lake on your boat and feel the gentle ambience of Hangzhou. You can also rent a bicycle to ride around the lake and enjoy the freedom of stopping wherever you want for a photo.Show Less
- 7.44.6/5422 Review"**"Qiantang River Travel Guide"****Destination Introduction**: Qiantang River is the largest river in Zhejiang Province, famous for its spectacular Qiantang River tide. There are not only magnificent natural landscapes, but also rich historical culture and cuisine. **Best travel time**: Qiantang River tide is generally the most spectacular on the 18th of August of the lunar calendar, but the lunar calendar can see the tide from the first to the fifth, 15 to 20th of the first month of the lunar calendar, so you can choose the travel date according to your own time schedule. **Preparing**:- Book air tickets/train tickets and plan your transportation in advance.- Book hotels near Qiantang River tide watch points or convenient transportation.- Prepare comfortable sneakers, cameras, sunscreen, etc. **Itinerary**- First day: - Morning: Arrive in Hangzhou, Go to the hotel to check in and take a break. - noon: Taste Hangzhou specialties such as Dongpo meat and called Tonghua chicken in restaurants near the hotel. - Afternoon: Go to the West Lake in downtown Hangzhou, enjoy the lake and mountains, and feel the gentleness of Jiangnan. - Evening: Visit Hefang Street, experience the ancient customs of Hangzhou, and taste various snacks. - Second day: - Morning: Take transportation to the Yanguan tide viewing scenic spot, it is recommended to arrive early, occupy a favorable tide viewing location. - noon: lunch in the scenic spot or surrounding area. - Afternoon: Visit Yanguan Ancient Town to learn about the local history and culture and folk customs. - Evening: Return to downtown Hangzhou. - Day 3: - Morning: Go to Jiuxi Yanshu, stroll along the forest trails and enjoy the natural scenery. - Noon: Taste local farm dishes. - Afternoon: Prepare for the return trip and end the pleasant Qiantang River trip. **Tips for watching the tide**:- Know the tide time of the day in advance, and you can obtain accurate information through the official website or consult the scenic staff. - Pay attention to safety, follow the command of the on-site staff, do not cross the security cordon. - Bring a telescope to better view the tide in the distance. **Food recommendation**:- West Lake leek soup: smooth and tender taste, fragrant.- Longjing shrimp: shrimps are fresh and tender, Longjing tea is fragrant.- Powder: delicate taste and sweet taste. **Traffic guide**:- You can choose subways in the city, Take a bus or taxi. - Take a special bus or rent a car to the tide point. I hope this guide will help you have a pleasant and memorable journey in Qiantang River!"Hangzhou.Song City/Zhuantang Town/Zhijiang Tourist Area16.1 km from downtownRiversNighttime sightseeingNo.7 of Best Things to Do in HangzhouHighlights: Qiantang River, also called Zhijiang, originates in the Huaiyu mountains at the junction of Anhui and Jiangxi. The Tangjiang tides, Qiantang Bridge and nighttime scenery on each side of the river are all well worth a visit. The Liuhe Pagoda on the Qiantang River is a viewing platform overlooking the river. It offers a great view of the gorgeous scenery on both sides of the river.Show Less
- 5.94.7/5840 ReviewFrom2698.87""X Show Hangzhou offers a unique blend of entertainment with captivating performances, stunning visuals, and high-energy production. The show's mix of talent, culture, and creativity makes it an exciting experience for all viewers"Hangzhou.Grand Canal Business Area6.5 km from downtownFeatured performanceLive ShowNo.9 of Family-friendly Attractions in HangzhouHighlights: Hangzhou Xintiandi Group invested RMB 1.5 billion to transform an industrial plant into an international high-tech theater with 1,442 seats, and teamed up with internationally renowned performing arts groups to launch an international blockbuster - Hangzhou "X Show"."X Show" is an international circus art show created by an internationally renowned performing arts group and is the only resident show in Asia.Multidimensional SpaceA resident show that combines opera, acrobatics, dance, magic and other elements to create a visual experience.With one performance, two story lines, 14 plots, 50 artists, seven nationalities, and 73 minutes of wonderful performances, the audience can experience a shocking international art and audio-visual feast without leaving the country.The performance "Hangzhou X Show" created by Cirque du Soleil tells the story of a man and woman from the East and West who experienced a thrilling and fantastic journey and finally defeated evil and restored the unity of the world. The wise elder "Watcher" opened the box and told the story: In troubled times, the snake demon split the world into two kingdoms, Aria in the East and Petra in the West. The innocent man and woman in their cradles were adopted by two monarchs and grew up. Under the persecution of the dark forces, they embarked on a journey with a mission, experienced dangerous scenes, and also experienced a fantastic and beautiful life. Finally, at the peak of the holy mountain, they completed the fusion of the dragon and phoenix seals they were in charge of, the two countries merged, and peace finally returned to this magical land.Two groups of audiences, each in their own camp, sit on 360-degree rotating seats; one show, two dreams; East and West, two great cultures meet here; truly experience every scene of flying, danger, and fantasy, shocking your senses.A show you should see twice in your lifetimeWhy is the Hangzhou X Show a show you should see twice in your life? Because the movable track of the Sun Theater gives the stage a dual perspective. It is said that the audiences in the two stands of the same show will see 20% different plots. As time goes by, the stage is constantly changing, and each place seems to be performing a world.Show Less
- 6.84.4/51179 ReviewFreebased on 115 reviews"Very pleasant gift, there is an explanation on the way to the boat, the small song on the return trip, the night view is beautiful, the travel wind is also gentle this season, looking at the lights, on the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal, feel the heritage of Hangzhou culture, children have fun"Hangzhou.Wulin Square Area696m from downtownWater Conservancy ProjectsNighttime sightseeingNo.5 of Fall Viewing Attractions in HangzhouHighlights: The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal (Hangzhou Section) has a history of 1,300 years with its eldest part dating back to the 5th century BC. It’s also known as the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, which appropriately starts in Beijing and ends in Hangzhou. The Grand Canal passes through Tianjin City and the Provinces of Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang, and links the two longest rivers in China - the Yellow River and Yangtze River. The total length of the Grand Canal is 1,794 kilometers and it took 1,799 years to form its current shape and size.The Grand Canal was first dug to transport grain and luxuries to Beijing. Later, it was used by merchants to ship commodities, which made its corridor develop into a prosperous economic belt. Meanwhile, it served as a powerful force for unifying Chinese culture and integrating Chinese politics. The Emperors’ River was another name given to the Grand Canal by foreign visitors because of its strong connection with numerous Chinese emperors. In Chinese history, many emperors from different dynasties made ship trips along the Grand Canal to Southern China. In the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Kangxi and Qianlong made twelve adventurous trips to the south.The Grand Canal’s significant role in China’s culture, economy, and politics has blessed it with numerous historical and cultural landscapes and earned it the title -“the Gallery of Chinese History, Ancient Technology, and Local Customs”.Show Less
- 5.64.6/5134 ReviewFrom1171.88"This attraction is said to be newly developed, a bit of a look, the scene is still relatively strong, is an immersive attraction that integrates poetry and songs, very suitable for children learning ancient literature to experience."Hangzhou.Grand Canal Business Area5.8 km from downtownFeatured performanceLive ShowFeatured in Best Things to DoHighlights: "Like a Dream on the Pond" is a large-scale live water performance with the theme of Song Dynasty poetry culture. The performance extracts the stories of nine poets from the Five Dynasties to the Southern Song Dynasty. The performance Duration about 60 minutes, with eight chapters and ten scenes, and is created and performed by a well-known domestic art team.The performance adopts a new "moving + immersive" viewing mode, and cleverly integrates drama, film, water curtain, light and shadow, installation and other arts, bringing a visual feast combining real people and real scenes with water curtain light and shadow, allowing the audience to experience the unique experience of "people sitting in the boat, the boat sailing in the painting".Show Less
- 5.44.4/5188 ReviewFree"Very vibrant street full of stalls selling all sorts of things. Nice street food choice. There's plenty of shops, restaurants, bars, and supermarkets. Maybe too crowded in a Saturday night, but we liked the vibe."Hangzhou.West Lake Scenic Area1.4 km from downtownFeatured NeighborhoodsHighlights: Wulin Night Market is a paradise for foodies. It is famous for selling all kinds of snacks. Various snack stalls can be seen everywhere in the streets and alleys. People hold all kinds of delicacies in their hands and eat them in their mouths. Wulin Night Market, which is only 300 meters long, has become a golden signboard of Hangzhou's "night economy".Show Less
- 5.04.7/5154 Review"A very interesting performance, the stage is changing, the track is rich, and it can also extend the plot. There are also small games to play behind, in short, not only pleasing to the eye, but also very aftertasteful."Hangzhou.Xixi Wetland Park Area10.3 km from downtownFeatured performanceLive ShowHighlights: One garden story, two lives.My husband has been on a diplomatic mission to the Kingdom of Jin for fifteen years, and I can only bury all my thoughts about my family, my country and the world in my heart.My wife waited for me day after day, until death, but all her letters told me of peace.Fifteen years later, Hong Hao finally returned to his hometown, but he was separated from his wife Shen and could only see her in his dreams.Dreams are not reality after all. When I woke up, I saw only the egrets snuggling together and the stream was still the same.This is reincarnation. Today is finally the husband's turn to wait, waiting for the day when they will finally meet again...One big drama cannot tell all the beautiful legends of Xixi.The continuous drizzle weaves a romantic picture of Jiangnan aesthetics.I wish you a long life, and that we can be together in Xixi tonight!Performance summary:A1【Flower Sea】The Mid-Autumn Festival is a magnificent scene with a full moon hanging high in the sky and a sea of flowers sparkling.Shen and her son Hong Shi waited for her husband under the persimmon tree to spend the Mid-Autumn Festival together, but when her husband returned, he had an envoy's staff in his hand. This staff represented the family, the country and the world, and meant that they would be separated from each other.A2【Long Bridge】A black-sailed boat carries Shen's thoughts and her son's resentment. Hong Hao has been on a diplomatic mission to the Kingdom of Jin for five years. Day after day, his son is tired of waiting, but Shen is still waiting stubbornly.A3【Hong Mansion】After ten years, Hong Hao is finally going to return to his hometown during this Mid-Autumn Festival.Lanterns were hung high at the gate of the mansion, and guests were everywhere. However, a letter shattered this fantasy...B1【Corridor】The family reunites on Mid-Autumn Festival, the full moon hangs high in the sky, but it is time for Hong Hao to say goodbye.He is about to go on a diplomatic mission to the Kingdom of Jin today, bidding farewell to his hometown and Jiangnan, and deeply burying his longing for his wife and children. It is difficult for a man to have both family and country, so he can return home after rebuilding the old country.B2【Cold Mountain】After ten years of hardship, Hong Hao finally encountered an amnesty from the Jin Dynasty and was able to return home.At the moment he left, he heard the Queen Mother singing Man Jiang Hong... Yue's army was fighting outside, could Hong Hao be greedy for this moment of peace? But he had also been away from home for ten years, not knowing what day it was, and missing her everywhere...Should he leave or stay? This was the most difficult decision he had to make in his life.B3【School】Hong Hao saw that the land was devastated by war, and he hated himself for being a useless scholar. In a chaotic world, what should a scholar do? Can the pen in his hand be used as a sword? Can the words of this poem be used to calm the war?AuditoriumBig Show【Homecoming】Fifteen years later, Hong Hao finally returned to Song Dynasty, but he and Shen had already been separated from each other.He could not forgive himself, and his son Hong Shi could not forgive his father. His only comfort was meeting Shen in his dreams.Show Less
- 4.94.9/5170 Review"This program is only suitable for young people, middle and elderly people should not join in the fun. Every talk show actor is carefully created and expressed. I went with my child and smiled for ten years. Yes, it seems that I am young."Hangzhou.West Lake Scenic Area2.7 km from downtownHighlights: Life should be enjoyed to the fullest. A talk show can help you clear the haze of life and gain a sense of relaxation. What does a talk show talk about? Talking about life, work, ideals, bragging, family, friendship, love, etc. may all become the theme of this show. The actors on the stage share their experiences, and the audience smiles. This is the charm of talk shows! This time, Songguo Comedy Talk Show will make the Residents of Hangzhou laugh enough! Songguo Comedy is a local talk show club in Hangzhou. Every performance here not only has powerful local actors in Hangzhou, but also invites hot offline actors from all over the country. We are committed to presenting funny, relaxing, rich and exciting performances to the audience.Show Less
- 5.74.3/5132 Review"The price is OK, give it a little bit, the service in the cabin is also noisy. But the scenery is good, especially when there is light. For children, the playability is not high, suitable for adults to sit and see the scene and take pictures."Hangzhou.Binjiang Area8.3 km from downtownBoat ToursNighttime sightseeingHighlights: Qianyin (antique ship) is a three-decked cruise ship, which is the largest antique cruise ship on Qiantang River so far. The whole design uses the hull symbolizing the ancient city of Hangzhou, which allows tourists to truly pursue the memory of the city during the cruise, feel the artistic conception of "a dream of paradise with mountains and waters, a hometown tour with a boat and a city", and appreciate the extraordinary Hangzhou.Show Less
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