Free | Qijiang Park, Zhongshan

| Qijiang Park, Zhongshan. - Basic Info: Located in the heart of Zhongshan city, adjacent to Shiqi River to the east, Zhongshan Road to the west, Zhongshan First Bridge to the south, and Fu Hua Hotel to the north. This theme park was transformed from the former Guangdong Zhongshan Shipyard site and opened in October 2001, covering a total area of 11 hectares (including 3.6 hectares of water surface) with 3,000 square meters of buildings.

- Design Concept: Incorporating Western environmentalism, ecological restoration, and urban renewal principles, the park preserves original plants, structures, and tools while applying modern artistic techniques to reinterpret the site's industrial heritage, making it a successful model of industrial site conservation and adaptive reuse.

- Main Attractions: The Amber Water Tower features a glass shell encasing an old water tower with a luminous top for nighttime navigation; the Skeletal Water Tower was redesigned by stripping concrete to expose steel reinforcement, later reconstructed with steel at original scale. Other highlights include the "Red Memory" installation art and Zhongshan Art Museum with industrial-inspired architecture.

Travel Tips:
- Transportation: Take bus routes 001/002 to "Qijiang Park Station" or other buses to Zhongshan First Bridge Station/Xingzhong Square Station. Self-driving visitors can use the limited-capacity West Gate parking lot or Sheraton Hotel parking nearby.

- Recommended Route: Enter via West Gate → Visit Zhongshan Art Museum → Explore the iconic Skeletal Water Tower → Stroll along the railway track pathway blending industrial relics with nature → Relax at waterside platforms for boat photography → Conclude at the Amber Water Tower for unique architecture.

- Photography Tips: Wear light-colored outfits against the red gantry crane for contrast; capture cinematic shots along rusted tracks with flanking plants; waterside platforms offer golden-hour shots with glittering river backdrops.

- Nearby Eateries: "Qijiang Restaurant" at the park entrance serves steamed grass carp with olives; 10-minute walk to "Zhongshengtang" for Cantonese slow-cooked soups.

Post by ELAINA PITTMAN | Jul 8, 2025