Binjiang Park in Wuhu

Binjiang Park in Wuhu

　Binjiang Park in Wuhu City is located along the Yangtze River in the western part of the city, stretching from Wuhu Shipyard in the north to Lugang Bridge in the south, with a total length of 9.5 kilometers and a width varying between 100 and 200 meters. It carries forward the long-standing “Qingyi River Culture” and “Mirror Lake Culture,” while embracing a more open “Yangtze River Culture.” The Binjiang Park area was historically home to architectural complexes and Ming and Qing dynasty residential neighborhoods such as “Jixiang Temple,” “Guanlan Pavilion,” “Jieguan Pavilion,” “Matou Temple,” and the “Former Residence of Li Hongzhang.” Among the existing historic buildings are the “Zhongjiang Pagoda,” “Catholic Church,” and “Customs Building,” all of which contribute to the area’s rich historical legacy and cultural depth.

Binjiang Park in Wuhu City pursues high-end design. Through an international bidding process, the Dutch architectural firm Rita Architectural Design Company was selected to undertake the comprehensive design. The landscape design of the Binjiang Park strip incorporates the essence of riverside landscapes in Wuhan and Shanghai, highlighting a European style. With the construction philosophy of “bringing the river into the city, bringing the city to the river, and reshaping the soul of the river,” the formidable flood control dike is seamlessly integrated into the picturesque scenery. This approach organically combines flood control, landscape, transportation, and commercial functions, improving the urban living environment and enhancing quality of life. The design also achieves a fusion of Chinese and Western architectural styles, while protecting, restoring, and integrating historic buildings rich in cultural heritage, such as the Catholic Church, Old Customs House, Taigu Wharf, and Zhongjiang Pagoda.

Binjiang Park in Wuhu has three major features: First, it further improves and strengthens the city’s flood control capabilities. Before the 2007 flood season, the renovation of the flood control wall was fully completed, successfully withstanding a once-in-a-century Yangtze River flood. Second, it enhances transportation functionality. The Linjiang Bridge, which opened in early 2008, connects both sides of the Qingyi River, creating a north-south passage along the Wuhu riverside; the construction of Jiankang Road and the underground passage under Zhongjiang Pagoda have formed localized traffic loops, easing the pressure on main roads. Third, it focuses on landscape development, forming a 2-kilometer-long riverside scenic area that integrates multiple functions including flood control, culture, landscape, transportation, commerce, leisure, and tourism, highlighting the residential environment of a new-era riverside landscape.