Dongming Zhuangzi Cultural Square

　　Dongzhai Village in Caiyuanji Township, Dongming County, is the site where Zhuangzi spent his final years and was buried. Zhuangzi, whose surname was Zhuang, given name Zhou, and courtesy name Zixiu, was a renowned thinker, philosopher, and literary figure during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. To better promote and carry forward Zhuangzi culture, Caiyuanji Township Party Committee and government have focused on developing cultural initiatives centered around Zhuangzi—particularly emphasizing the exploration and utilization of Zhuangzi cultural resources to create new cultural highlights. Work on the Zhuangzi Cultural Square began on October 1, 2008. With the care and support of leaders at all levels and various sectors of society, the square was completed and officially opened after eight months of construction. Covering an area of approximately 120 acres, the project has a planned total investment of 10 million yuan, and consists of two parts: the Cultural Square and the Waterfront Cultural Park. The construction is carried out in two phases. Phase one included land reclamation, ground leveling and paving, greening, and the construction of a cultural building. The cultural building houses a multifunctional activity hall, a library, training classrooms, an electronic reading room, a multimedia studio, and management offices, all equipped with computers, sound systems, musical instruments, projectors, desks, chairs, and other facilities. Phase two involves constructing a stone waterfront cultural park, featuring attractions such as a fishing platform, waterside pavilions, a lotus pond, and boat rides. Currently, phase one has been completed, while phase two is in the planning stage.