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Luoyang Tour of
Wangcheng Park
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Covering an area of about 40 hectares (99
acres), Wangcheng Park is located on the northern side of Zhongzhou
Road in the heart of Luoyang city. The park gained its name because
of its location on Wangcheng, the site of the Capital City of Zhou
Dynasty (11th century BC-221BC). Built in 1955, Wangcheng Park is
the biggest comprehensive park in Luoyang city as well as in Henan
Province. It is one of the best places to enjoy the beauty of the
peony, especially during the Luoyang Peony Festival (held annually).
The park is renowned for its cultural spots, such as the Ding, a
bronze vessel from the Zhou Dynasty, Peony Garden and Hetu and
Luoshu Tablet.
Standing in front of the gate, visitors will be awed by
the structure's simplicity and dignity. With red walls and glazed
tiles, the gate depicts the ancient architectural style of the city.
Entering the park, guests will see a huge Ding symbolizing the power
of the emperor in front of a stone screen. The vessel is a duplicate
of the Zhou Dynasty Ding unearthed in Jin Village in Luoyang. The
park consists of five scenic areas: the History and Culture area,
the Peony Admiring Area, the Peony Culture Area, the Wangcheng Zoo
and the Amusement Area.
The History and Culture Area is in the west of the
park. In this area, tourists will enjoy a journey to the Zhou
Dynasty and Chinese Civilization. Here attractions such as the
Jishengzhu Tablets, Shenyuantai Hall, Jicheng Hall, Zhou Memorial
Pavilion and Mingdemen Gate will educate visitors in the
architecture and culture of the ancient city. Each site reflects the
glamour of Zhou Dynasty, Han Dynasty (206BC-220) and Tang Dynasty
(618-907). Another attraction worth seeing is the Hetu and Luoshu
Tablet. Hetu and luoshu refer to the two special diagrams depicted
on the tablet. Legend has it that long ago a man named Fu Xi saw a
dragon appear out of the Yellow River with Hetu on its back, and an
immortal turtle spring up from the Luo River with Luoshu on its
back. After careful study, Fu Xi drew out the Eight Diagrams
according to what he had seen on the dragon and turtle.
The Peony Admiring Area is the most famous section of
the park. It is comprised of three gardens - the Luoyang Peony
Garden, the Rockii Peony (Purple Speckle Peony) Garden and the
Herbaceous Peony Garden. Each April, during the Luoyang Peony
Festival, hundreds and thousands of peonies bloom together in a
majestic display of natural beauty.
The Peony Culture Area presents poems from many of
China's literary giants and artwork from famous calligraphers and
painters. Here the three art forms are united on a long, columned
walk way, each praising the beauty of the peony.
The last two attractions are the Wangcheng Zoo and the
Amusement Area. Wangcheng Zoo lies in the northern area of the park.
Here guests will be educated and entertained by many rare species,
some of which include: pandas, south China tigers, black bears,
leopards, and red-crowned cranes. The Amusement Area featuring a
number of recreational facilities will add additional entertainment
to your trip.
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