Weidun Park

　　　Weidun Park is situated west of the Weidun Neolithic Site in Qishuyan District, Changzhou. Built in August 1988, the park spans 13.33 hectares, including 5.33 hectares of water area. The park incorporates the best features of various famous gardens and scenic spots, highlighting the characteristics of classical Ming and Qing architecture while reflecting the charm of the Jiangnan water town. Eighteen structures—bridges, corridors, pavilions, terraces, and docks—are scattered gracefully around the lake. The vast expanse of clear water in the lake features a 60-meter-long, 17-arch stone bridge that lies serenely across the water, adding to the park’s unique beauty. Nearby, the Weidun Site is the earliest discovered primitive village site in the Changzhou area, dating back 5,000 to 6,000 years, with an area of approximately 200,000 square meters. It belongs to the Majiabang culture, is rich in content, and is an important Neolithic site in the Taihu Lake basin. The site was discovered in 1960, and since 1972, three archaeological excavations have been conducted, unearthing nearly 700 production tools, household items, and ornaments, as well as over 50,000 pottery fragments. In addition, a large number of carbonized rice grains were found, providing valuable material for studying the origins of rice cultivation in the Taihu Lake basin.