Songcheng (Song Dynasty Town)
"Sung City": a large theme park recreating the streets, markets and riverside life of the Southern Song capital, with costumed performers. Its main draw is the hour-long spectacle "The Romance of the Song Dynasty" (宋城千古情), shown several times a day; 2025 listings gave roughly 12:30, 14:00, 18:00 and 19:30, with fewer winter shows possible. More theatrical than authentic, but a fun family half-day; an evening show suits an overnight stay rather than a day trip back to Shanghai.
West Lake (Xihu)
Landscaped lake, causeways and viewpoints; walking distances are flexible but can add up.
Lingyin Temple & Feilai Feng
Major Buddhist temple and carved grotto area; expect entry checks, walking and steps.
China National Tea Museum
Tea culture displays and garden setting, a quieter alternative to adding more lake walking.
Longjing tea village
Hillside tea fields and local tea culture; winter scenery differs from spring harvest season.
Grand Canal / Gongchen Bridge
Historic canal heritage and a local museum district; useful alternative if lakeside weather is poor.
