Guangdong Songcheng Show Park is located in the Tingyinhu Area, Xiqiao Town, Nanhai District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province, at No. 86 Qiaogao Road. Adjacent to Xiqiao Mountain Scenic Area, a national 5A-level scenic spot, it is the first Romance of the Song Dynasty cultural tourism project developed by Songcheng Performance in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the twelfth Romance of the Song Dynasty project launched by Songcheng Performance nationwide. Selected as a High-quality Smart Tourism Project of Guangdong Province in 2024, it serves as a cultural and leisure destination in the Pearl River Delta centered on immersive performances. Breaking the boundary between traditional parks and shows, the scenic area features an open performance space with six themed streets: Shijing Street, Chuanyue Street, Wushu Street, Fengqing Street, Bohemia Street and Coconut Wind & Sea Rhyme Street. It is equipped with more than 20 theatres and performance spots, staging nearly one hundred performances of different scales throughout the day. Its core IP is the grand dance drama Guangdong Romance of the Song Dynasty, which integrates local Lingnan cultures including Cantonese, Baiyue, Kung Fu, Lion Dance and Overseas Chinese cultures. Supported by high-tech stage equipment, it delivers an all-in-one experience of sightseeing and watching shows.
History and Culture
The cultural foundation of Guangdong Romance of the Song Dynasty is rooted in Xiqiao Mountain, an important birthplace of Lingnan civilization. In ancient times, ancestors of the Baiyue tribe lived and multiplied here, giving rise to the long-standing prehistoric Lingnan civilization, which is also the source of the opening story of the main show. Centered on the historical context of over six thousand years of the Greater Bay Area, the scenic area creates content that connects historical chapters including the Baiyue Tribes, the Maritime Silk Road, Lady Xian stabilizing the region, Wong Fei-hung’s chivalry, overseas Chinese migrating to Southeast Asia, the rise of modern commerce and the development of the Greater Bay Area. It transforms Lingnan cultural memories from different periods into stage and street real-scene presentations.
Cantonese culture forms the core cultural backdrop of the scenic area. Elements such as arcade buildings, Cantonese opera, lion dance, Cantonese embroidery, Shiwan pottery and Lingnan snacks are scattered across street scenes and pop-up street performances. As a local feature, Foshan martial arts culture is highlighted in Wushu Street and related performances. Kung fu stories represented by Wong Fei-hung showcase the spirit of Lingnan people who pursue martial arts for self-improvement and uphold justice.
Overseas Chinese culture is a key thematic element of the scenic area. Qiaopi (overseas Chinese letters) as a unique historical carrier is presented through special stage effects in the main show. It recreates the stories of modern Cantonese people traveling far to Southeast Asia for a living while caring deeply about their hometown, interpreting the enterprising spirit of Cantonese people. Meanwhile, the scenic area incorporates diverse content including southern folk customs, maritime trade and modern commercial development to fully outline the cultural development context of the Pearl River Delta.
Main Attractions
Romance of the Song Dynasty Theatre
Romance of the Song Dynasty Theatre is the core venue of the scenic area where the main show Guangdong Romance of the Song Dynasty is staged. The performance lasts around 60 minutes. The theatre is fitted with a giant LED screen, 3D wire flying system, intelligent digital stage system and other facilities, enabling spectacular effects such as turning the stage into an ocean, the venue into a starry sky and simulating flood surges. Divided into multiple chapters, the show depicts over six thousand years of history of the Greater Bay Area and is the highlight of the whole scenic area. Seats in the theatre are split into regular seats and VIP seats, and visitors need to book sessions and seats in advance.
Shijing Street
Shijing Street replicates the style of late Qing Dynasty Lingnan arcade old streets. It is decorated with traditional Lingnan buildings such as wok-ear houses and flower-window corridors. Along the street are intangible cultural heritage handicraft shops, Cantonese embroidery workshops, pottery stores and specialty snack stalls. Pop-up performances including Cantonese opera flash shows and lion dance interactions are staged irregularly. It is suitable for shooting photos in Hanfu and new Chinese style, and is a spot to experience the everyday charm of Cantonese life.
Chuanyue Street
Chuanyue Street restores the look of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao commercial streets from the 1970s and 1980s. Dominated by Nanyang-style arcades and retro western-style buildings, it is decorated with old neon signs, vintage trading firms, ice parlors and photo studios. The atmosphere is striking when lights are lit in the evening. Singing performances and interactive parades are held here, making it one of the most popular check-in spots in the scenic area.
Wushu Street
Wushu Street is themed on Foshan Kung Fu culture. It features martial arts studio sets, Wong Fei-hung themed sculptures, Wing Chun wooden dummies and other landscapes. Martial arts shows and lion dance performances are held regularly. It fully displays the cultural characteristics of Foshan, the hometown of martial arts. The street scenes and performances complement each other to create an immersive kung fu experience.
Fengqing Street
Fengqing Street centers on Lingnan style. It is decorated with Lingnan landscapes and specialty shops, gathering stores selling Lingnan cultural and creative products and local specialties. Small folk street performances are often arranged here. With a relaxing vibe, it is ideal for strolling, checking in and experiencing authentic Lingnan culture.
Bohemia Street
Bohemia Street is an exotic themed street with distinctive exotic architectural shapes and tropical plant decorations. Acrobatics and exotic street shows are arranged periodically. It creates a sharp style contrast with the Lingnan-themed streets and is great for casual sightseeing and watching unique street performances.
Coconut Wind & Sea Rhyme Street
Coconut Wind & Sea Rhyme Street features southern coastal scenery dominated by tropical plants and coastal decorations. It boasts a relaxed atmosphere and rest areas, serving as a place for rest and photography during the tour. Some small interactive performances are held here.
Romance of the Song Dynasty Square
Romance of the Song Dynasty Square is the open-air core square of the scenic area and the venue for evening real-scene shows including float parades, carbon flower dance and iron flower fireworks. It is equipped with a shouting fountain and parent-child amusement facilities. Visitors can rest and play with water here in the daytime, and the square hosts large outdoor real-scene performances at night.
Phantom Space
Phantom Space is an immersive digital experience space. It builds virtual interactive scenes with light and shadow technology. This indoor experience project sits on the second floor of the street block. Visitors can queue up to enter, and it is one of the digital cultural tourism experiences in the scenic area.
Earthquake Theatre
Earthquake Theatre is the exclusive venue for the real-scene experience play. The show is a disaster simulation performance that recreates earthquake scenarios. The schedule is subject to weather and on-site conditions. There is no assigned seating; seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and admission stops once full.
Tour Route
Scenic Area Entrance → Romance of the Song Dynasty Square → Shijing Street → Wushu Street → Fengqing Street → Chuanyue Street → Bohemia Street → Coconut Wind & Sea Rhyme Street → Phantom Space → Earthquake Theatre → Romance of the Song Dynasty Theatre (Watch Main Show) → Romance of the Song Dynasty Square (Evening Real-Scene Performances)
Tour Tips
- Book the sessions of the main show Guangdong Romance of the Song Dynasty in advance via the official mini-program. Seats are tight during peak hours. It is recommended to arrive at the theatre 30 minutes early; middle seats offer better viewing effects.
- Most performances are held in the afternoon and evening. If you want to watch street pop-up shows, parades and iron flower fireworks, enter the scenic area in the afternoon to enjoy daytime street photography and night performances.
- The theatre is air-conditioned and may be cool. Visitors sensitive to cold can bring a thin jacket. The walking route inside the park is long, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Shijing Street offers a wide range of snacks and catering with reasonable prices. Dining at shops near the square exit is not recommended as prices are higher.
- For families with kids, prioritize the parent-child water play zone at Romance of the Song Dynasty Square. Prepare spare clothes. The scenic area provides clothes drying and locker services.
- Check the daily performance schedule before entering. Street shows rotate by time slots. Plan your route properly to avoid missing shows you want to watch.
Notes
- Shows, parades and outdoor real-scene performances may be adjusted or cancelled temporarily due to rain, strong wind or other weather conditions. Please refer to on-site announcements.
- Tripods are forbidden inside the scenic area, while mobile phone gimbals are allowed. Drones cannot take off without permission from the scenic area management.
- The ticket grants access to most regular street performances and park areas. The main show requires separate reservation. Visitors with preferential tickets or free tickets must present valid documents for verification.
- The ground around the shouting fountain at the square is slippery. Keep a close eye on children in the water play zone to prevent falls.
- Lockers are charged by the hour. Free drinking water stations are available; visitors may bring their own water bottles.
- The parking lot tends to fill up on holidays. It is advised to travel off-peak or take public transport.
- Flash photography and video recording are prohibited inside theatres. Keep quiet during performances and follow theatre rules.
Transportation
- Self-driving: Navigate to Guangdong Songcheng Show Park. Ground and underground parking lots are available. Parking fees follow the on-site notice of the day.
- Bus: Take Bus Qiao 06 to Jiancun Chen Qiyuan Former Residence (Romance of the Song Dynasty) Stop, then walk about 300 meters to the scenic area. Tour Bus Line 1 is also an option.
- High-speed Rail: After arriving at Foshan West Station, take a taxi to the scenic area. From Nanhai Guicheng Station on Guangfo Line, transfer to Nanhai Express Bus to Xiqiao Area, then change to local buses or take a taxi.
- Metro: Get off at Nanzhuang Station of Foshan Metro and take a taxi to the scenic area. Shuttle buses may run during holidays, subject to real-time notices.
Opening Hours
On regular days, the scenic area opens from 10:00 to 20:30. Opening hours are extended on weekends and statutory holidays, and early opening may apply on some holidays. The main show Guangdong Romance of the Song Dynasty normally has afternoon and evening sessions, with extra sessions added during holidays. Night performances such as iron flower fireworks and carbon flower dance are only staged at designated evening hours. All performance schedules and park opening and closing hours are subject to updates on the official WeChat public account and on-site notices of the day.
Tickets
The ticket for Guangdong Songcheng Show Park covers all attractions inside the park, starting from 159 RMB per person. It includes park admission and most street performances, and the main show Guangdong Romance of the Song Dynasty is included in the ticket, though seat reservation is required in advance.
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Online Booking
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