Lusi Ancient Town

　　The Lusi Style Area is situated in Lusi Port Town, a thousand-year-old town within Jiangsu Province’s Marine Economic Development Zone. Also known as Crane City, Lusi Port Town is adjacent to the Lusi Fishing Grounds and Lusi Fishing Port along the South Yellow Sea. It boasts abundant marine aquatic resources as well as rich coastal tourism assets. The area’s attractions mainly include the Seaview Pavilion Tower, Fishing Center, Dongbin Pavilion, and Marine Life Museum. It offers activities such as speedboat sightseeing tours, beachcombing adventures, clam-gathering dances, seafood picnics, and seaside recreation. Emphasizing the distinctive features of the fishing port, it allows both domestic and international visitors to intimately experience the profound essence of “marine culture” and “fishing culture.”

　　The earliest structure in the scenic area is the Yangtze River Estuary Monument, built in 1998, covering an area of 1,500 square meters. Its architectural design is unique, organically combining several structures such as corridors, pavilions, towers, archways, plaques, and monuments. The main body of the monument is shaped like a ship, facing eastward and exuding dynamism. It symbolizes journeying from the source of the Yangtze River, traversing mountains and rivers, and sailing toward the sea while facing the sun. The calligraphy for the phrase “From Here the Mighty Yangtze Enters the Sea,” selected from Mao Zedong’s handwritten characters, is rendered in vigorous cursive script. It seems as if the surging Yangtze River finally calms here before rushing into the sea. In the central part of the scenic area stands the country’s largest statue of Yu the Great, reaching 19.99 meters in height and covering an area of 1,800 square meters. The entire sculpture is simple yet majestic. From Yu’s piercing gaze, one can sense the ancient Chinese people’s indomitable will to conquer nature. The Yin Yang Tower is located outside the seawall in the northeast corner of the scenic area. Its name is inspired by the concept of “the round sky and square earth,” embodying the philosophy of harmony between man and nature. Climbing the tower offers breathtaking views of the sunrise over the sea and the spectacular sunset over the Yangtze. The artificial lake sits in the center of the park, spanning 54,500 square meters. The large lake surrounds the base of the Yu the Great statue, with rippling blue waters and shuttle boats; the smaller lake reflects the European-style seaside resort, creating a charming scene that becomes even more enchanting at night. It serves as an all-in-one leisure destination for dining, lodging, entertainment, and fun. Inside the garden, cement roads crisscross neatly and smoothly. The concrete seawall along the coast is majestic, resembling a white dragon lying beside the sea. The pavilion corridors with glazed tile roofs and waterside pavilions are all examples of exquisite modern garden architecture, embodying the essence of garden design. A vast 15,000-square-meter lawn, covered with lush green grass and blooming flowers and trees, provides an activity space full of natural atmosphere for those living in bustling cities.