The Southern Song Stone Carving Park is located at the foot of Huangmei Mountain in Shangshuizhuang, on the east bank of Dongqian Lake. The park covers an area of 6.7 hectares. The stone carvings in the park are primarily from the Southern Song period, with some works from the Ming and Qing dynasties, totaling over 200 stone statues. The Southern Song stone carvings are renowned for their precise modeling, diverse bodily movements, and vivid expressions. The statues of civil officials, military generals, crouching tigers, standing horses, and kneeling sheep in the park respectively symbolize ‘loyalty, bravery, integrity, righteousness, and filial piety,’ vividly recreating the historical and cultural landscape of the time. The park is open daily from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with a daily visitor capacity of 9,932 people. The park is open year-round from 08:30 to 17:00. Concessions are offered for children: free for those under 1.2 meters (not including 1.2 meters); half price for those between 1.2 meters (including 1.2 meters) and 1.5 meters (not including 1.5 meters). Elderly: free for those aged 70 and above with valid identification. Military personnel: free for officers with valid identification. Disabled: free with valid identification. Journalists: free with a valid press card. Additional information: The above information is for reference only, and specific details should be confirmed with the scenic area on the day of visit.
Southern Song Dynasty Stone Carving Park
The Southern Song Stone Carving Park is located at the foot of Huangmei Mountain in Shangshuizhuang,[...]
