Newly restored Southern Song Dynasty palace unveiled in Hangzhou

The palace and museum will be open to public reservation from 9 am on Saturday, and will begin to receive visitors from Nov 22 onwards, according to its official announcement. It will be closed every Monday.

The unveiling of the palace and museum also marked the start of the Song Yun Cultural Festival. Running until the end of 2022, the festival will feature a series of cultural events, forums and activities themed around the Song Dynasty and its contemporary relevance. Yun, a Chinese character, means "appeal" or "charm".