Badong Kouzhun Cultural Park

　　    Badong Kouzhun Cultural Park is a 3A-level scenic spot. Located between Xiling Road and Yanjiang Road in Yuntuo Community, Badong County, the park was built to commemorate the outstanding achievements of Kou Zhun during his tenure as county magistrate in Badong. The park’s planning and design highlight local characteristics and showcase ethnic culture. Its architecture features an elegant and classic style. The park mainly includes ancient structures such as the Ksitigarbha Hall, the King’s Hall, and the Kou Gong Ancestral Hall, as well as distinctive residential buildings. At the center of the residential area lies a cultural square for folk performances. Hubei Province’s Badong Ethnic Culture Park stands on the south bank of the Wuxia Gorge in Badong. It consists of a Song-style county yamen hall and historic buildings reflecting Kou Zhun culture, such as the Autumn Wind Pavilion and the Kou Gong Ancestral Hall. The replica Song-style county yamen hall houses structures like the ceremonial gate, the main hall, and the Six Officials’ Rooms. Inside the yamen, displays include a model of the ancient Badong County city site from the Northern Song Dynasty when Kou Zhun served as magistrate, an introduction to Kou Zhun’s life, his poetry and writings, famous poems about Badong by poets throughout history, local legends, and cultural relics related to Kou Zhun.