Zhongshan Park (Nightingale in Moonlight, one of Shantou's Eight Sights)
Date:
2010-01-14
Source:
Website of the Municipal Tourism Bureau
Located on Zhongshan Central Road, Shantou City, this park is one of the famous parks in southern China. Opened in 1928 and covering an area over 200,000 sqm, the park is surrounded by water on all sides. The landscape is superb, in particular the zigzag bridge, the rockery and Zhongshan Archway. The zigzag bridge has a floor area of 298 sqm and is the largest of its kind that China has ever built in parks. Besides, the park also accommodates Zhanhong Bridge, Bibo Bridge, Yudai Bridge, Huaiyin Bridge, Dingshui Bridge, Qixian Pavilion, Haoran Pavilion, Shengzhi Pavilion, a playground, the children's palace, Guanhua Palace and a zoo.
Source:
Website of the Municipal Tourism Bureau
中山公园(汕头八景之“月苑莺声”)
位于汕头市中山中路。是我国南方颇具盛名的人工公园之一。1928年建成开放。公园占地面积20多万平方米。四周江水环绕,景致幽雅。公园的九曲桥、中山牌坊和假山被称为园中三绝。九曲桥迂回曲折,面积298平方米,是我国造园规模最大的九曲桥之一。园内还有展虹桥、碧波桥、玉带桥、槐荫桥、丁水桥、七贤亭、浩然亭、绳芝亭等景点,以及游戏场、少年宫、馆花宫、动物园等设施。
信息来源:市旅游局网站