Xiaoyuan Park
| Xiaoyuan Park | |||||||
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| 晓园公园 | |||||||
  Location within Hunan | |||||||
| Type | Public park | ||||||
| Location | Furong District of Changsha, Hunan, China | ||||||
| Coordinates | 28°12′N 113°01′E / 28.20°N 113.01°E | ||||||
| Area | 0.04-square-kilometre (0.015 sq mi) | ||||||
| Created | 1984 | ||||||
| Open | 10 November 1986 | ||||||
| Status | Open all year | ||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 晓园公园 | ||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 曉園公園 | ||||||
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Xiaoyuan Park (Chinese: 晓园公园) is a public park located in Furong District of Changsha, Hunan, China.
History
Xiaoyuan Park was built beginning in 1984 by the Changsha Municipal People's Government and officially opened to the public on 10 November 1986.[1][2] Due to the park's infrastructure was outdated, on April 13 of that year, it was completely closed for a comprehensive upgrade project, the park reopened on 1 October 2013, after nearly six months of renovations.[1][2]
Geography
Xiaoyuan Park is a small-scale park, covering an area of approximately 0.04-square-kilometre (0.015 sq mi). It is situated in the heart of Changsha, directly east of Changsha Railway Station and south of East Wuyi Road, making it a uniquely serene space in a bustling urban area.
Lakes
Xiaoyuan Park features an artificial lake known as Youth Lake (青年湖; Qīngnián Hú), which is shaped like the map of China.
Climate
Xiaoyuan Park enjoys a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and generally cool, damp winters.
Flora and fauna
Xiaoyuan Park is designed with a diverse collection of ornamental plants and trees. Its most prominent floral feature is the cherry blossom grove, which was significantly expanded during the 2013 renovation and has established the park as one of Changsha's classic spots for cherry blossom viewing.[1][2] Other notable plants include osmanthus, magnolia, and water lilies.
Main attractions
- Sino-Japanese "Friendship and Peace" Bronze Sculpture: located in a cherry blossom pavilion, the statue group was a gift from Kagoshima City, Japan.[3][4] It consists of four groups of eight Chinese and Japanese youth figures, symbolizing the enduring friendship between the two nations.[3][4]
- Yingxu Pavilion (迎旭亭; Yíngxù Tíng; 'Pavilion of the Sunrise')
- Shuangxiu Pavilion (双秀亭; 雙秀亭; Shuāngxiù Tíng; 'Double Beauty Pavilion')
- Half Pavilion (半亭; Bàn Tíng)
- East Garden (东苑; 東苑; Dōng Yuàn)
- Yunshuiju Teahouse (云水居茶楼; 雲水居茶樓; Yúnshuǐjū Chálóu)
- Children's Play Area: the area features a marble sculpture titled "Mother and Son" by sculptor Zhu Weijing, along with several animal sculptures, creating a warm and family-friendly atmosphere.
Transportation
The park is conveniently accessible via Changsha's metro system. The relevant stations are: Changsha railway station, served by Line 2 and Line 3.
References
- 1 2 3 Yue Guanwen (岳冠文) (2013-09-28). 长沙晓园公园大变脸 10月1日正式开园迎客. rednet.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2025-11-13.
- 1 2 3 Chen Yonggang (陈永刚) (2013-10-02). 长沙晓园公园重新开园迎客 市民感受全新晓园. hunan.voc.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2025-11-13.
- 1 2 Zhu Min (朱敏) (2017-08-24). 故友新知 长沙与鹿儿岛牵手结“情缘”的35年. Changsha Evening News (in Chinese). Retrieved 2025-11-13.
- 1 2 Liu Zhaozhi (刘着之); Gao Weidong (高伟栋) (2017-08-26). 长沙与日本鹿儿岛共庆35年友城“生日” 情缘“再升级”【2】. people.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2025-11-13.