The Oldest Xiamen Park-Zhongshan Park

Zhongshan Park, or “park” as the local Xiamen people refer to, overs an area of 13.8 hectares. Since 2004, the park has been open to the public for free.it locates in the old city area of Xiamen, was built in 1927（finished building in 1931) to honor Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the great patriot, national hero and the great pioneer of the Chinese democratic revolution.

Zhongshan Park as one of the oldest and biggest park in Xiamen，is of the typical Chinese southern garden landscapes: rivers, pavilions, bridges and trees.There are also children’s amusement park, zoo, theater, flower exhibition hall.

The park is orientated north and south, with three gates in the south, north and east directions. It covers an area of 13.8 hectares. Since 2004, the park has been open to the public for free.

Every day early in the morning, many senior citizens do taichi, jogging, or playing cards or majiang with other friends.