In Shijiazhuang, there is such a subversive park, which is Shijiazhuang Ping 'an Park.
Shijiazhuang Ping 'an Park, located in the urban area of qiaoxi district, started construction in May 1976 and was officially opened to the public free of charge two years later. It is one of the oldest parks in Shijiazhuang.
The park covers a total area of 35,000 square meters, and the lake area in the park also exceeds 5,000 square meters. There are all kinds of pavilions and bridges in the park. Although it is a park in the northern city, it is different from other parks in that the overall architectural style of Ping 'an Park adopts the classical gardens of Jiangnan water town.
There is a moon cave gate in the park, which is often used as a shadow wall in ancient times. It is often seen in many gardens in Suzhou and plays a very good decorative role in the park.
Bibo Gallery is also a typical Jiangnan garden. It is located by the lake. In the middle hall, there is a statue of colored sculpture, which is the "star of longevity" and forms a perfect integration with the surrounding pavilions and cloisters.
The unique style has attracted many citizens. Many people say that they can experience the gentle temperament of Jiangnan water town in their own urban areas without going to Jiangnan specially, so they are also known as "downtown Jiangnan water town".
The landscape in the park is centered on the lake, and various classical buildings are built by water. The park is also very innovative in planting, as long as plum, pine and bamboo, which represent elegant quality, are the main bodies, providing visitors with a quaint artistic conception.
There are also various cruise ships and fitness equipment for the public to use in the park. A new swimming pool has been built on the east side of the south gate of the park, which is also the winter swimming base of the city. Summer is a good place to escape the heat and enjoy the cool, and winter is an excellent place for friends who like winter swimming.
There is also Mount Niu Jiao in the park, named after its horn-like shape. There are many clay sculptures in the shape of small animals on the mountain, which are very childlike.
After a renovation, the park built a monument for the suffering compatriots in Shijiazhuang concentration camp to commemorate the imperialist oppression of Chinese workers and the brave and strong struggle of compatriots during the war, so it is also a patriotic education base in the city. The park is open free of charge every day, and there is an endless stream of tourists.