Entrance to the Canal Art Park. [Photo/Wuxi Daily]
The Canal Art Park in Liangxi district, Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu province, is set to open to the public on Dec 30 after two years of construction.
The art park is divided into three zones for culture, natural landscapes, and commerce. Here are three themed walking routes in the park.
The Canal Art Park's Metaverse Corridor. [Photo/Wuxi Daily]
In the cultural zone, visitors can walk through the White Marble Corridor, which consists of more than 200 white marble boards and features information on Wu culture, which thrived in the city more than 3,000 years ago. The Metaverse Corridor blends digital technology with visual art to create thrilling lighting effects.
The Zhou Huaimin Painting Gallery collects 226 pieces donated by the Wuxi native artist, while the He Zhenliang and Olympics Exhibition Hall, renovated from a plastic factory warehouse, features more than 2,200 exhibits related to the Olympics.
A view of the Canal Art Park. [Photo/Wuxi Daily]
In the natural landscape zone, people can visit the water cultural experience area surrounding Furong Lake or ascend to the observation platform of the Jiangjian water control project for a bird's-eye view of the city's downtown area.
Visitors can also enjoy a cup of coffee, delicious food, and tea in the commerce zone.
