Longfengshan Park in Zigong

　　Introduction to Longfengshan Park in Zigong       A mountain park known for its natural scenery. It is named after the mountain. Originally called Longfengshan (Dragon Peak Mountain), it was renamed Longfengshan (Dragon and Phoenix Mountain) during the 1980s when place names were standardized. Located on the north side of Jiaotong Road in the city center, it faces the Fuxi River to the south and leans against Jiefang Road to the north. The park covers an area of 120 mu. In 1930, the Zigong Municipal Public Office selected Longfengshan—situated at a major thoroughfare, featuring lofty mountains, unusual rocks, and lush vegetation—as a park site. From 1944, Vice Chairman Feng Yuxiang visited and advocated for a patriotic gold donation campaign, and his inscription “Return My Rivers and Mountains” is engraved on the stone cliff on the southern foothill of the mountain. In July 1959, the Zigong People’s Committee decided to develop Longfengshan Park and organized citizens for consecutive years to plant trees on the mountain, greening the entire area. After 1984, the construction of the park accelerated. From vantage points, visitors can look south to see the riverside green belt with dense woods and thousands of bamboo poles, or north to take in the undulating urban architecture, densely packed and orderly. Within the woods, garden sculptures such as “Deer Group” and “Dragon and Phoenix” offer a delightful rustic charm. The eastern part of the park features gentle terrain, deep groves of tall trees, and a serene atmosphere. The central area houses an open-air teahouse and amusement park situated close to each other. Clusters of crape myrtle and cherry blossom trees further enhance the garden’s beauty. The western part has steep peaks, rugged rocks, and ancient, vigorous trees. Longfengshan Park is a green gem in the city center, boasting a rugged yet naturally formed style that attracts a constant stream of visitors.
　　

　　 Sichuan, Zigong