China Stone Drum Park

　　China Stone Drum Park (Shi-ku Garden in China) is located on Shigu Mountain in Baoji City, the birthplace of the Stone Drums, which were praised by Kang Youwei as “the foremost ancient relic of China.” It borders Yinxiang River to the east, neighbors Jifeng Mountain (the main peak of the Qinling Mountains) to the south, faces the urban area to the west, and overlooks the Weihe River to the north. It is a cultural ecological park that integrates “site preservation, bronze ware exhibitions, stone drum culture displays, garden sightseeing, archaeological research, and leisure entertainment.” In 2014, China Stone Drum Park was promoted to a National AAAA-level Tourist Attraction.

　　The Stone Drum Pavilion is one of the two landmark structures of China Stone Drum Park. Standing 56.9 meters tall with a floor area of 7,200 square meters, it features an architectural style inspired by the Qin and Han dynasties and adopts an outer five-tier, inner nine-tier structure, symbolizing the revered status of Zhou and Qin civilizations in Chinese history. It primarily showcases the culture of the Stone Drums and outstanding calligraphy works from various dynasties, while also offering visitors panoramic views of the city. As a landmark building of Baoji, the completion of the Stone Drum Pavilion has great significance in promoting stone drum culture, enriching the Zhou-Qin cultural system of Baoji, and highlighting the city’s unique cultural identity.

　　The Baoji Bronze Ware Museum, another landmark building within China Stone Drum Park, is the largest bronze ware museum in China and the only specialized museum in the country named after bronze wares. It was officially opened to the public on September 28, 2010. Over 1,500 treasured bronze pieces are displayed free of charge, including dozens of national treasure-level artifacts. Baoji is the birthplace of Zhou and Qin civilizations and is home to numerous historical relics and sites, especially famous for its large quantity of exquisitely crafted bronze wares, earning it the title “Hometown of Bronze Wares.” The Four Great National Treasures of the late Qing Dynasty — the San Family Plate, the Guoji Zibai Plate, the Mao Gong Ding, and the Da Yu Ding — were all unearthed in Baoji. The establishment of the Bronze Ware Museum will help shape a new tourism dynamic in Shaanxi: “Terracotta Warriors in the east, bronze wares in the west.” [6]

　　The Baoji Bronze Ware Museum is located within China Stone Drum Park in Baoji, with a total floor area of 34,800 square meters. The exhibition halls are divided into four sections: “Hometown of Bronze Wares,” “Land of Zhou Rituals,” “Road of Empire,” and “Light of Wisdom.” They display over 1,500 bronze artifacts unearthed in the Baoji region throughout different periods, interpreting the city’s splendid history and bronze culture from multiple perspectives.

　　Ticket Price: Peak Season: 0 Off-Peak Season: 0 Inquiry Phone: 0917-2769010

　　Postal Code: 721000 Park Address: Shigu Town, Weibin District

　　Information Source: Photo report by Xinhua News Agency reporter Chen Haining