Duoye Square

　　Duoye Square was built in 2000 and is situated along Dongxiang Avenue in the county town. It connects to the Sanjiang Drum Tower to the west, faces the Dongxiang Bird’s Nest to the east, and borders the Xun River, across which lies the old town. The square covers a total area of 3.5 hectares. To meet the needs of local urban development and cultural growth, it was redesigned and renovated in 2010. The surrounding landscapes of “mountains, water, city, and forest” were integrated into the square, along with traditional Dong architectural elements such as “pavilions, terraces, towers, attics, gates, and corridors,” creating a “square of the ethnic group and the living room of Dongxiang.” After the renovation, the square consists of three spatial levels—upper, middle, and lower—symbolizing the unity of heaven, humanity, and earth. The upper level includes the drum tower and the pebble totem plaza. The towering Sanjiang Drum Tower symbolizes the ambitious and thriving spirit of Sanjiang. The middle level features Dong ethnic folk customs reliefs, a rushing artificial waterfall, and a dynamic musical fountain, symbolizing the wealth and boundless future of the water town of Sanjiang. The lower level comprises wooden corridors and pavilions, plants and trees, unique Sanjiang rocks, and granite slabs. Ethnic characteristics blend harmoniously with natural scenery, and the ground is engraved with a map of the entire Sanjiang County, using the earth as paper to depict the landscape, symbolizing the vibrant and harmonious ecology of Sanjiang. Duoye Square is renowned both domestically and internationally for its profound Dong culture and convenient urban functions. It serves as the venue for major events such as China (Liuzhou • Sanjiang) Dong Duoye Festival and the “Sanjiang Spring • Tea Culture Festival.” It is also a primary location for large-scale performances, evening galas, song and dance shows, as well as a popular leisure spot for locals.

　　Source: Tourism Bureau of Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County