People's Park, Chengdu
Today I am going to introduce you to Chengdu People's Park, a comprehensive park that combines culture, history, nature and recreation, and is also a calling card of the Chengdu urban area. If you want to know the life and customs of Chengdu, or just relax here, come and join me to discover it!
People's Park, originally called Shaocheng Park, was built in 1911 and is one of the first modern parks in China, as well as the first modern park in Sichuan. It is located on Shaocheng Street, Ci Tang Street, Chengdu Urban Area, near Tianfu Square. It was built by General Yu Kun to solve the living problems of Qing residents and by the governor of Sichuan to boost economic development. It has witnessed the transformation of Chengdu from a small city to a metropolis, and has carried the dreams and hopes of the people of Chengdu. People's Park covers 112,639 square meters (approximately 169 acres) and includes famous tourist attractions such as Jinshui Stream, Jinyu Island and Bonsai Garden. Jinshui Stream is a clear and transparent stream that runs past historical sites such as the House of Du Fu and Wenshu Temple. Jinyu Island is a small island with Tang-style pavilions and various trees and flowers. The Bonsai Garden is a place where various forms of bonsai art are displayed, including landscape, flower and animal themes.
In addition to these attractions, Parque del Pueblo also has other places worth visiting, such as:
A nationally designated cultural relics conservation site: Shaocheng Town (Full Town), where Qing residents are allowed to open businesses to earn a living and charge admission to visitors.
Four municipal-level designated cultural relics conservation sites: Jinli Ancient Street, Ancient Theater, Nine Delights Street, Zhu Ge Well, Sichuan First Arched Gate, Fu Shou Street, Dragon Pond yellow, among others.
AAAA Grade National Tourist Zone - Chengdu Urban Fun Park.
The People's Park not only has beautiful natural landscapes, but also a rich cultural heritage and numerous historical stories. It is the former residence and place of creation of Du Fu, a famous poet in the history of Chinese literature. Du Fu lived here for almost four years and wrote more than 240 poems. Here he wrote many moving poems, such as "Hope of Spring", "Climb" and "Farewell". He also made many like-minded friends here, such as Wei Zhuang, Wang Wei, etc. He spent some of the most difficult and happiest times of his life here.
If you want to experience the thoughts, emotions and atmosphere of the era expressed in Du Fu's poems, you can visit the Du Fu House Museum. Various objects belonging to Du Fu and his friends are displayed here.
If you want to visit Chengdu People's Park, you can follow these recommendations:
Transportation: People's Park is located on Shaocheng Street, Ci Tang Street, Chengdu Urban Area, near Tianfu Square. You can take subway line 1 to Tianfu Square station and then walk about 10 minutes to People's Park. You can also take a bus or taxi to Parque del Pueblo.
Weather: The People's Park is open all year round, but each season has different landscapes and activities. Spring is cherry blossom season, where you can enjoy the most beautiful cherry blossoms in Chengdu. Summer is the season of green shade, where you can feel the cool breeze of Chengdu. Autumn is the golden season, where you can see the most dazzling maple leaves in Chengdu. Winter is the snow season, where you can experience the mysterious winter of Chengdu.
Visit Route: The People's Park has many attractions that are worth visiting. You can plan your visit route according to your interests and time. Generally, you can visit the Du Fu House Museum first to learn about Du Fu's life and creation here. You can then walk or bike along Jinshui Stream, enjoying the landscapes and historical sites along the stream. Afterwards you can visit Jinyu Island to see the Tang-style pavilions and plants. Finally, you can visit the Bonsai Garden to appreciate different styles of bonsai art and experience the traditional aesthetics of Chinese gardens.
Chengdu People's Park is a unique urban park that showcases the beautiful landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Chengdu. It is not only a place for recreation, but also a place to cultivate the soul, enhance culture and art, and enrich life. At the same time, Chengdu People's Park is receiving more and more national and international attention and recognition. Its unique value and position will be even more prominent in the future.
