Hangzhou Palace Banquet ~ An Ordinary Lunch with a Touch of Luxury

💥Reservation Tips
If you're not picky about seats, it's fine. However, if you want a front-row seat, you need to book early 🈵️, especially for VIP seats (first row).
The WeChat mini-program only offers seats for the first two weeks.
Tap ☎️ to reserve a month in advance.
If you have any allergies or food intolerances, let me know in advance. I don't eat beef, so they'll substitute it for beef.

Anecdote:
I was really annoyed when I first made the reservation. I called WeChat to book, but when I went to the WeChat mini-program, I was told it wasn't available yet. 😠
I called back and the lady at the counter was able to help me.

💥Price (Lunch)
VIP First Row RMB 598
Second Row RMB 498
Third-Fifth Row RMB 398
*Dinner and above prices add RMB 100
Costume + Hairstyle RMB 100 per person
Costume + Hairstyle + Makeup RMB 200 per person
*A deposit of RMB 300 per person is required.

Full payment on the day will be refunded immediately.

💥Makeup + Costume + Hairstyle
Although the show starts at 10:00 AM, some people were already there at 9:30 AM.
Costume - I recommend deciding on the color and type of outfit you want, as it's so crowded that it's quick to go straight to the color selection.
Makeup - If you don't want too much makeup, just tell the makeup lady directly. It's basically just a simple makeup look. Remember to remind the girls to apply the makeup to their necks as well (otherwise, there'll be a color difference).
Makeup and Hair: Decide first whether you want to leave your hair down or tie it up completely.

💥Accessories
After you've finished your outfit, makeup, and hair, you can pick up a fan on the right side of the exit 😜 (but remember to return it).
After that, you can enter the venue.

💥Notes
🌼 I recommend arriving early. I finished my makeup early and got in, so I looked great taking photos. After all, it's difficult to take photos with so many people. 😵💫
🌼 The first row on the east side has a better view because more performers are facing that direction.
🌼 I was worried about the food, but I personally thought it was quite good. Each dish tells a story, so you don't have to worry about not eating enough (I recommend having lunch; at least it helps you digest the food, otherwise you'll be too full later in the evening, hahaha).
🌼 It's an experiential experience, so if you haven't been, I think it's worth it.

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