Linghe Square

　　Since its inauguration, Linghe Square in Lingyuan City has drawn numerous residents daily who visit for recreation and leisure. The development of this public welfare project has improved recreational conditions for citizens and met their needs for cultural and spiritual life.

　　On July 1, 2011, China’s 90th anniversary, the grand and long-anticipated people’s project — Linghe Square in Lingyuan City — was officially completed and opened to the public, marking a new chapter in the city’s recreational life.

　　Designed around the theme of showcasing Lingyuan’s rich cultural life, the completed Linghe Square integrates functions such as sightseeing, relaxation, cultural leisure, social gatherings, artistic performances, and physical exercise. It is currently the largest comprehensive leisure square in Lingyuan. Covering a total area of 78,000 square meters, the square includes a 58,000-square-meter open space, 20,000 square meters of greenery, and cost approximately 15 million yuan to build.

　　The dazzling decorative lights along the main entrance road, the crystal-clear stream, the whimsical wooden corridor, and the vividly crafted Twelve Zodiac Pillars. Every corner presents a delightful scene, each one leaving visitors reluctant to leave. Whether in daylight or at dusk, people flock here in their free time to accompany their children or chat with friends on various topics.

　　Such is the square — quietly standing by, welcoming every visitor, displaying its best face to the people of Lingyuan. Locals who come here are always delighted, as they had long awaited the square’s completion. Its construction has brought them immeasurable joy.