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Generally, a half-day visit to each attraction is a good pace. If time is tight and you're going for a day or two, or just on a weekend, it's recommended to purchase a combined ticket to focus on the highlights and enjoy the attractions and activities first. Hengdian scenic area package tickets are valid for three days, which is generally sufficient to fully explore Hengdian. As for combined tours, they typically connect Hengdian with Hangzhou, but you can also extend the route to Jiangsu and Zhejiang, combining Shanghai, Suzhou, Xitang, Hangzhou, and Hengdian.
Leave home in the morning, not too early. Hengdian is located in central Zhejiang, so getting anywhere is usually within two hours. Aim to arrive in Hengdian before lunch. Once there, head straight to Hengdian Town South.
11:30 Recommended: Go to Wansheng Street [Big City Kitchen] for lunch. (The chance of bumping into a celebrity is high)
12:30 PM: Visit the Song Dynasty capital, "Along the River During the Qingming Festival." Upon entering the scenic area, you'll be greeted by the opulent culture of Song Dynasty Kyoto and the bustling urban life. The Bianliang variety shows in the commercial streets are a delightful spectacle. Peanut cakes and dragon beard candy are must-try snacks. A fortune teller can also help you determine the birth dates of single men and women. Fanlou, known as "the capital's premier restaurant," echoes Bao Daren's Kaifeng Mansion. In the Embroidered Pavilion, women preparing to marry are preparing to toss embroidered balls to find a husband, creating a lively atmosphere. (Details)
13:00 Watch the performance of "Wu Song Saves His Brother and Sister-in-law" on the [Along the River During the Qingming Festival] commercial street.
13:30 Watch the performance of "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" and "A Dream of Bianliang" in Kaifeng Prefecture.
14:30 Watch the performance of "Song Ti Xing's Random Matchmaking" from the Qingming Festival at the Goulan Courtyard. (On weekends, you can choose to watch the performance of "Laughing at the Heaven's Gate")
3:30 PM Visit the Qin Dynasty Xianyang Palace [Qin Palace]. The towering main hall, the "Four Seas Return to One Hall," is the soul of the Qin Palace. Climb the 99 steps and stand before the palace, and you'll feel the majestic momentum of Qin Shi Huang's annexation of the six kingdoms and unification of the world. For a moment, you'll be transported back to the Qin and Han dynasties, and the images of the dusty ancient roads and iron cavalry from the film "Hero" will come to mind.
16:00 Watch the performance of "Dreaming of Qin and Han Dynasties" in the West Watch Tower of [Qin Palace].
16:20 Watch the performance of “Heroic Sword Duel” in the East Wing Hall of [Qin Palace].
17:00 Return to your warm home by car.
Leave home in the morning, not too early. Hengdian is located in central Zhejiang, so getting anywhere is usually within two hours. Just make sure you arrive before lunch. Once in Hengdian, head straight to Hengdian Town North.
11:30 AM Recommended: [Pearl River Fishing Village], located between the Guangzhou Street and Hong Kong Street scenic areas and the Ming and Qing Dynasty Palace Gardens scenic area. The scenery is beautiful, with unobstructed views of the Pearl River. Fresh fish is the main attraction of the fishing village, and they are cooked in various ways and are delicious!
12:30 PM Visit Guangzhou Street and Hong Kong Street, which recreates the street scenes of Guangzhou and Hong Kong in the 19th century. Wander through the old streets of Guangzhou and enjoy afternoon tea at Tianlan Pavilion, known as the "No. 1 Teahouse in the World." Rest for a while along the Pearl River before strolling to Hong Kong Street and Queen's Square. Capture the Western charm of the area and spend a lazy afternoon enjoying the old-fashioned Guangdong and Hong Kong lifestyle.
13:00 Watch the "Magical Style" performance at the Elizabethan Theatre on Guangzhou Street and Hong Kong Street.
14:00 Watch the performance of "Big Talk Feihong" at the Guangdong-Hong Kong Theatre on Guangzhou Street and Hong Kong Street.
At 2:30 PM, explore the Ming and Qing Imperial Palaces, a 1:1 replica of the Forbidden City. Along the central axis, experience the majesty and grandeur of the imperial palace. Vividly recall the bloody battles within the harem, and the scenery within the Imperial Gardens is the palace's most beautiful scene. This imperial palace from the Ming and Qing dynasties has been imbued with a sense of time travel thanks to the hit time-travel dramas "Palace Lock Heart Jade" and "Startling by Each Step." Accidentally, you'll step into the corridor that Qingchuan traveled through, and around a corner, you'll stumble into the corner tower where Ruoxi fell.
15:00 Watch the performance of "Secret Plays of the Qing Palace" at the Huguang venue of [Ming and Qing Palaces].
16:00 Watch the performance of "Officials Paying Homage" at the Meridian Gate Theater in the Ming and Qing Palaces.
17:00 Return to your warm home by car.
First go to the hotel you booked to check in, exchange your ticket card, etc.
12:30 PM: Visit the Song Dynasty capital, "Along the River During the Qingming Festival." Upon entering the scenic area, you'll be greeted by the lavish splendor of Song Dynasty capital culture and the bustling urban life. In the shopping street, you'll encounter the "Song Tixing" (Song Tixing) and help solve a cold case involving watermelon. Of course, after solving the case, Pan Jinlian will graciously present you with a "Dalang Brand" watermelon.
13:00 Watch the performance of "Dragon and Phoenix" at the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" theater.
13:30 Watch the performance of "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" and "A Dream of Bianliang" in Kaifeng Prefecture.
14:30 Watch the performance of "Laughing at the Tianmen Formation" from the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" stage.
3:30 PM Visit the Qin Dynasty Xianyang Palace [Qin Palace]. The towering main hall, the "Four Seas Return to One Hall," is the soul of the Qin Palace. Climb the 99 steps and stand before the palace, and you'll feel the majestic momentum of Qin Shi Huang's annexation of the six kingdoms and unification of the world. For a moment, you'll be transported back to the Qin and Han dynasties, and the images of the dusty ancient roads and iron cavalry from the film "Hero" will come to mind.
16:00 Experience the [Qin Palace] "The Dragon Emperor's Arrival" program.
Or at 16:20, watch the "Heroic Sword Duel" performance in the East Wing Hall of the Qin Palace.
16:30 Visit the largest water park in East China, Dream Valley Water World. Fantasy, passion and joy are the characteristics of this unparalleled night park. Dozens of amusement facilities and water projects will make you excited and let you experience this cool water world on this midsummer night.
17:30 Dine at Dream Valley. You can choose Wanshengxing Restaurant or That Year That Month Restaurant in Dream Valley.
19:00 Watch Asia’s largest real-life disaster experience program – “Heavy Rain and Flash Floods” in the Dream Valley scenic area.
20:00 Watch the world's largest volcanic eruption live performance - "Dream Tai Chi" in the [Dream Valley] scenic area.
21:00 Return to hotel for rest
(* For those who love playing in the water, you can visit one attraction in the afternoon of the first day and then go to Dream Valley Water World.)
D2: Guangzhou Street and Hong Kong Street - Palaces of Ming and Qing Dynasties
7:30 Breakfast at the hotel
At 8:00 AM, explore Guangzhou Street and Hong Kong Street, recreating the 19th-century street scenes of Guangzhou and Hong Kong. On one side, the ancient Yangcheng Ancient Road exudes a sense of simplicity, while on the other side, at the Hong Kong Street Beer and Water Plaza, refreshing springs gush forth, inviting you to splash and play. Of course, the Fog Street is also a great way to beat the heat. As beer, barbecue, and music converge, the stress of work and school melts away. Now, dance with pirates to the music and unleash the passion of summer.
10:00 Watch the performance of "Big Talk Feihong" at the Guangdong-Hong Kong Theater on Guangzhou Street and Hong Kong Street.
11:00 Watch the "Raging Sea" performance at the Victoria Harbour [Guangzhou Street and Hong Kong Street].
11:30 Recommended: [Pearl River Fishing Village], located between the Guangzhou Street Hong Kong Street Scenic Area and the Ming and Qing Palace Garden Scenic Area. They have fish cooked in various ways, and the taste is amazing!
12:30 Visit the Ming and Qing Palaces, which are built in a 1:1 scale of the Forbidden City. Walk along the central axis to feel the majesty and grandeur of the royal palace. The bloody and violent palace fights in the harem are vivid in your mind, and the scenery in the Imperial Garden is the most beautiful view in this palace.
14:00 Watch the "Secret Qing Palace Plays" performance at the Huguang Guild Hall in the Ming and Qing Palaces.
15:00 Return to the warm home.
Customs: When Taoists are eating, chanting scriptures, or meditating, visitors should not disturb them. Taoists are also not allowed to respond, because Taoism has the taboo of "three no-nos".
Behavior: Do not make loud noises, point fingers, discuss, mock, or disturb the temple's offerings or statues. Especially, do not touch or point at the statues. If you encounter a Taoist activity, stand still and observe silently or leave quietly.