Plan to renovate tourist attractions
By Cheng Xianshu and Wang Jie |
April 30, 2012, Monday
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THE Jiading District government plans to renovate various scenic spots in the next five years, including Qin's Garden and Jiang's Garden.
Formerly owned by the father-in-law of Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Qin's Garden today only has seven ancient trees and a well. During the early Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) it was purchased by a man surnamed Qin and became known as Qin's Garden. Besides the main residence, the garden also had a lotus pond, a zigzagged bridge, a stone boat, a hall and some rockeries. The project's blueprint calls for Qin's Garden to be restored to its former glory.
Also slated for renovation is the West Gate Historical Scenic Spot. The five-year project includes revamping the whole area.
The renovation of the Huguo Temple will take the lead. Once it is rebuilt, along with a series of restoration of historical buildings and former residences of celebrities such as Gu Weijun, Wu Zongqian, Tang Shaolan and Wu Yunchun, the West Gate area will form a special tourist attraction.
Between the West Gate and Zhouqiao is the 700-meter-long Renming Street. Restaurants, bars and shops will be invited to open on the street once the revamp is complete. Planners envision a chic yet traditional architectural style.
The historical scenic spots in Zhouqiao area are all along the intersection of Hengli River and Lianqi River. There are eight ancient bridges over the two rivers where visitors could shuttle between each scenic spot.
A tourist company in Zhouqiao has already drawn up a tourist route, which allows visitors to first visit the Confucian Temple, the Chinese Imperial Examination Museum and Huilongtan Park, and then turn to Nandajie Street to visit the Bamboo Carving Museum, Jiading Villa, Fahua Pagoda and Gu Weijun's Memorial Hall. Finally, the route will take visitors to the Mingqing Street, Lu Yanshao Art Gallery and Qiuxiapu Garden on Dongdajie Street.
The government also plans to build a water gate park in the future that will be based on the ruins of the North Water Gate of the Ming Dynasty that dated back to more than 400 years ago.
Formerly owned by the father-in-law of Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Qin's Garden today only has seven ancient trees and a well. During the early Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) it was purchased by a man surnamed Qin and became known as Qin's Garden. Besides the main residence, the garden also had a lotus pond, a zigzagged bridge, a stone boat, a hall and some rockeries. The project's blueprint calls for Qin's Garden to be restored to its former glory.
Also slated for renovation is the West Gate Historical Scenic Spot. The five-year project includes revamping the whole area.
The renovation of the Huguo Temple will take the lead. Once it is rebuilt, along with a series of restoration of historical buildings and former residences of celebrities such as Gu Weijun, Wu Zongqian, Tang Shaolan and Wu Yunchun, the West Gate area will form a special tourist attraction.
Between the West Gate and Zhouqiao is the 700-meter-long Renming Street. Restaurants, bars and shops will be invited to open on the street once the revamp is complete. Planners envision a chic yet traditional architectural style.
The historical scenic spots in Zhouqiao area are all along the intersection of Hengli River and Lianqi River. There are eight ancient bridges over the two rivers where visitors could shuttle between each scenic spot.
A tourist company in Zhouqiao has already drawn up a tourist route, which allows visitors to first visit the Confucian Temple, the Chinese Imperial Examination Museum and Huilongtan Park, and then turn to Nandajie Street to visit the Bamboo Carving Museum, Jiading Villa, Fahua Pagoda and Gu Weijun's Memorial Hall. Finally, the route will take visitors to the Mingqing Street, Lu Yanshao Art Gallery and Qiuxiapu Garden on Dongdajie Street.
The government also plans to build a water gate park in the future that will be based on the ruins of the North Water Gate of the Ming Dynasty that dated back to more than 400 years ago.
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