Song Dynasty Imperial Street
宋都御街
A Song-style commercial street running from Wuchao Gate to Longting, lined with Song-style pavilions. Its northern end faces the Dragon Pavilion hall, and it is one of the main display areas of the Chrysanthemum Festival.
Song Dynasty Imperial Street is a commercial street rebuilt in 1988 based on the layout of the Northern Song imperial road. It runs from Xinjiekou in the south to Wuchao Gate of Longting Park in the north, about 400 meters long. Song-style buildings such as the Fan Tower line both sides, housing shops selling Bian embroidery, calligraphy and painting, local specialties, and restaurants. From the north end you can look straight at the Dragon Pavilion hall, the classic spot for photographing the 'central axis of the Song capital.' Entry to the street is free, and it's easy to visit Longting on the way. From mid-October to mid-November each year, during the Chrysanthemum Festival, the street is decorated with chrysanthemum sculptures, and the lights look great in the evening.
Opening hours
All day (shops approx. 09:00–21:00)
Nearby sights
- Shan-Shaan-Gan Guild Hall
- Shudian Street
- Qishengjiao Folk Culture Street
- Bianliang Xiaosongcheng Food Court
- Longting (Dragon Pavilion) Park
- Drum Tower Night Market
- Daxiangguo Temple
- Former Residence of Liu Qingxia