Cao Yu Park

　　The construction of Cao Yu Park primarily utilizes the water and forest resources of Machang Lake, organically integrating urban development with flood control. It is an open scenic water park centered around commemorating Cao Yu and also functions as a leisure, tourism, entertainment, and science education hub. The planned area covers 1.6 square kilometers, divided into eastern and western sections along Zhanghua South Road. In 2004, the main construction focused on the eastern section. Covering an area of 440,000 m², the eastern section includes over 40 projects. To date, more than 20 scenic spots have been completed, such as the Cao Yu Park entrance gate, memorial hall, Thunderstorm Square, Sunrise Pavilion, Wilderness Corridor, and park bridges.

　　Address: Inside Cao Yu Park, Qianjiang City

　　Type: Memorial Hall

　　Cao Yu (1910~1996)　　Cao Yu (1910–1996), originally named Wan Jiabao and styled Xiaoshi, was a native of Qianjiang. He was one of the pioneers of China’s New Culture Movement, a founding figure of Chinese spoken drama, a renowned drama educator, and an outstanding modern Chinese playwright. His tormented soul found nirvana at 3:55 AM on December 13, 1996, leaving behind immortal achievements in history. Youthful Turmoil Reveals Talent On September 24, 1910, Cao Yu was born in a hutong in Tianjin’s Xiaobailou area. His 92-year-old grandmother named him Jiabao. His father, Wan Dezun (1873–1928), styled Zongshi, had a previous wife (from the Yan family) who... More+