Meigang Park

　　    Meigang Park is situated on Meiliugang Hill in the southeast of Dongzhen, downtown Xinyi, by the banks of the Jinjiang River (East River). On clear nights, ascending Meiliugang brings a refreshing and liberating feeling. High above, the Meigang TV Tower soars into the clouds, its red star shining brightly like the compass on a distant ship.

　　    It ensures you won’t lose your way. Across the river lies the mountain city, its bright lights

　　    gathering around buildings, radiant and sparkling. The strings of lights on the streets crisscross below, all visible to the eye. On festival nights, colorful flags shimmer and star-like lamps twinkle. Gazing down at the Jinjiang River, the water ripples with vibrant hues, making you feel as if you’re in the Moon Palace, floating in a dreamlike state. The bustling banks on both sides of the river are alive with rushing vehicles and the occasional sound of a horn brings you

　　    back to the reality of vigorous economic construction. The northeastern industrial zone glows brilliantly with the rumble of machinery, harmonizing with the clear sound of students reading in several middle schools at the southern foot of the hill, creating a beautiful symphony that is both powerful and majestic. It captures the ambitious spirit and high morale of the mountain city’s people during reform and opening up, giving a sense of the city’s promising future. Looking around at the lush pines nearby, their verdant vibrancy inspires you to embrace the resilience of the pine tree.

　　    The first phase of Meigang Park covers an area of over 500 acres, encompassing two mountain ranges: Meiliugang Ridge and Wuling Ridge. The park is planned to include seven scenic areas: the Introductory Area, Hiking Area, Sightseeing Area, Cultural & Recreational Area, Sports & Fitness Area, and Quiet Rest Area. These are distributed across the mountaintop and along the five mountain ridges, balancing activity and tranquility with a well-arranged layout. Pavilions, terraces, towers, and corridors are artfully integrated into nature. Current facilities include: the park entrance gate, enclosing walls, the pre-area, the arched river bridge, the mountain road, park lighting, Bamboo Rhyme Pavilion, the memorial archway, the Hundred-Step Sky Ladder, the Poetry & Painting Study, the Jade Palace, parking lots, service areas, the Heart-Linked Pavilion, and the Cliff Tea House. Nowadays, in the morning, groups of visitors jog, stroll slowly, practice tai chi, or do aerobics—each indulging in their favorite activity. At night, hikers flock to the hill without end.

　　    If you climb Meiliugang at night and gaze into the distance, you’ll find the moonlight soft, the lake surface mirror-like, a gentle fragrance in the air, and a sea of lights all around. Visitors immersed in this ocean of illumination will feel their hearts bloom with joy, as if entering a fairyland.