Shenyang Centennial Water Tower/Century-old Park

Zhongshan Park is located at No. 7 Nanjing South Street, Heping District, Shenyang. It was first built in 1924 and was called Chiyoda Park during the Japanese occupation period, during which Chinese people were restricted from entering. In 1946, it was renamed Zhongshan Park in memory of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. Opening hours: Open 24 hours a day, free of charge Transportation: Self-driving, bus, taxi, subway Tour route: East entrance of the park → Statue of Sun Yat-sen → Open-air theater/Nanshan → Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall → Sunken Plaza/Cultural Corridor → Su Garden/Water Corridor → West entrance of the park → Centennial Water Tower → South entrance of the park → Peach Blossom Spring/Waterfront Platform → East entrance of the park Tour highlights: The Centennial Water Tower in the southwest corner of the park is the biggest highlight. It is the first water tower in Shenyang, which started supplying water to the city in 1915, providing tap water to parts of Shenyang; The statue of Sun Yat-sen at the east entrance of the park is the symbol of Zhongshan Park, and the park is named after him; There is a wishing tree in the park with many red ribbons hanging on it, making it a great spot for photos; There are many pine trees in the park, which are quite large and imposing; There are many fitness facilities for citizens, and the health trail is well built. Many people exercise here; it is an excellent place for citizens to relax and exercise; There is a lake in the southeast corner of the park with a wooden walkway on it, and water lilies floating on the lake, making it very beautiful and photogenic; There is a children's water park in the northeast part of the park, which is a great place for families with children; The Model Worker Square at the west entrance is a microcosm of Shenyang's old industrial base; it is a historical memory of Shenyang; Tips: 1. Zhongshan Park is now an urban leisure park with a large area. You can experience it during your free time in the morning or evening without making a special trip; 2. There is a flower market at the south entrance of Zhongshan Park, which you can visit if you are interested; 3. Zhongshan Park is very close to the Taiyuan Street business district in Shenyang, which you can visit if you are interested;