Weidun Park

Weidun Park

　Weidun Park is located west of the Weidun Neolithic Site in Qishuyan District, Changzhou. Established in August 1988, the park covers an area of 13.33 hectares, including 5.33 hectares of water bodies. The park incorporates the best features of various renowned gardens and scenic spots, highlighting the characteristics of classical Ming and Qing architecture while reflecting the charm of the Jiangnan water town. Eighteen structures—bridges, corridors, pavilions, terraces, and docks—are scattered gracefully around the lake. The vast expanse of clear water in the lake features a 60-meter-long, 17-arch stone bridge that lies serenely across the water, adding a uniquely elegant touch. Nearby, the Weidun Site is the earliest discovered primitive village settlement in the Changzhou area, dating back 5,000 to 6,000 years, with an area of approximately 200,000 square meters. It belongs to the Majiabang culture, is rich in content, and represents an important Neolithic site in the Taihu Lake basin. The site was discovered in 1960, and since 1972, three archaeological excavations have been conducted, unearthing nearly 700 artifacts including production tools, daily utensils, and ornaments, as well as over 50,000 pottery fragments. In addition, a large quantity of carbonized rice grains were found, providing valuable material for the study of the origins of rice cultivation in the Taihu Lake basin.