Wuxi China Stone Appreciation Park

Wuxi China Stone Appreciation Park

Wuxi China Stone Appreciation Park is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.

The China Stone Appreciation Park is situated at the north entrance of the main functional area of the China Wu Culture Expo Park. It lies to the north of the Taibo Canal, to the east next to Lianghong Wetland Park, and to the south bordering the Hongshan Ruins Park. Jointly built by the China Wu Culture Expo Park and the China Association of Stone Appreciation, construction started on September 8, 2008, and the park officially opened on November 28, 2011. The park integrates science education, appreciation, tourism, exhibition, sales, exchange, and training, combining garden culture, stone appreciation culture, and Wu culture.

Upon completion, the China Stone Appreciation Park covers an area of approximately 300 acres, comprising three parts: the Stone Museum, Treasure Hunting City, and Stone Appreciation Garden, with a total construction area of about 25,000 square meters. The main building, the Stone Museum, features one lobby and 10 thematic exhibition halls, displaying over 1,000 high-quality stones spanning five major categories: shaped stones, patterned stones, mineral crystal stones, fossils, and special stones.

Related Exhibition Halls

Lobby: Covering an area of 900 square meters, the lobby serves as the grand entrance to the Stone Museum. Impressive and awe-inspiring, it showcases representative specimens from the five major categories of ornamental stones: shaped stones, patterned stones, mineral crystal stones, fossils, and special stones.

Introduction Hall: This hall prominently displays representative stones from 30 national stone appreciation towns (cities) and various geological wonders, demonstrating the marvels of nature.

Fossil Hall: All exhibits in the Fossil Hall come from the personal collection of Dr. Liu Guanghua. Sourced from around the world, these scientifically valuable, rare, and artistic fossils help visitors understand the evolutionary process of life on Earth.

Mineral Crystal Hall: The Mineral Crystal Hall displays a large array of stunning mineral and gemstone specimens, showcasing the wonder and beauty beneath the Earth's surface. Most of the exhibits are internationally rare varieties, with several being world-record holders.

Northwest Hall: The Northwest Hall gathers unique stones from Xinjiang and Qinghai, including the siliconized wood, Hetian jade, and wind-eroded stones from the deserts of Xinjiang, as well as star stones, Wujin stones, and picture stones from the Sanjiangyuan region of Qinghai.

Old Ding Stone Hall: The Old Ding Stone Hall presents premium marble specimens collected by Mr. Ding Fenglong. These stones reflect both the heroic spirit of Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang, and the delicate beauty of Ashima.

Central-Southwest Hall: The Central-Southwest Hall displays fine stones from Guangxi, Yunnan, Anhui, and Henan, featuring the emerging treasure Yellow Dragon Jade, the resplendent Dafu Stone, the resonant Lingbi Stone, and the vivid Chinese Painting Stone.

Jing Si Yuan Hall: The Jing Si Yuan Hall features exquisite Lingbi stones and stalactites, mostly from the private collection of contemporary entrepreneur Mr. Chen Jingen. The layout is ingenious and the display majestic.

Taiwan Hall: The Taiwan Hall showcases the private collection of Mr. Lin Tongbin from Taiwan, reflecting the differences and mutual influences in the understanding of ornamental stones between stone enthusiasts on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

Shanghai Hall: The Shanghai Hall displays a wide range of stone collections, from ancient stones valued for their “thinness, wrinkling, transparency, leakage, and ugliness,” to modern stones appreciated for their form, color, texture, pattern, and charm—encompassing a vast variety and broad inclusiveness.

Jiangsu Hall: The Jiangsu Hall features specimens of the Four Famous Stones, including Taihu Stone, Kun Stone, and Lingbi Stone, along with other fine stones such as Rain Flower Stone, Lüliang Stone, Qixia Stone, and crystals.

Treasure Hunting City: Gathering premium collectors and quality stone merchants from original stone-producing regions across more than 20 provinces and cities in China, as well as countries and regions such as Japan, Taiwan, and Malaysia, the city houses over 70 shops, establishing itself as China’s most high-end market for rare stones.

Stone Appreciation Garden: This garden is a fresh, picturesque scroll infused with the charm of the Jiangnan region. With villages nestled nearby, rivers stretching as far as the eye can see, and lush grass accompanied by singing birds, it allows visitors to experience the distinctive cultural allure of the Jiangnan-Wu area while appreciating stones.