Around China Series 156 Zhengzhou People's Park

🌈Historical Background: Zhengzhou People's Park is located on the west side of Nanyi Road in the city center. It was established as a park in 1951 and officially opened on August 1, 1952. The park covers an area of 30.14 hectares, including a water surface of 3.37 hectares and a green area of 25.41 hectares. 🚗Highlights: Hu Gongci, the place to commemorate General Hu Jingyi. During the establishment of the new government, he adopted the policy of 'Henanese governing Henan', which was supported and loved by the people of Henan and all walks of life, quickly stabilizing the situation in the Central Plains. After the establishment of the new regime, he carried out rural cleansing, punished corruption, developed transportation, and promoted education, contributing much to the economic construction and cultural education of Henan. 🎫Ticket Information: Free admission, get off at People's Park Station on Metro Line 3 ✨Travel Suggestions: It is a city park, more suitable for a walk after a meal. The south gate of People's Park is Hu Gongci, commemorating the military achievements of General Hu Jingyi in Henan and Zhengzhou, with a grand hall of five bays, majestic and spectacular. Behind the hall is an artificial lake, and to the west is Youth Lake. Friendship Hill, with two islands in the center of the lake. From the west gate of the park, looking through the woods, there are five pavilions, which are part of Peng Gongci. Peng Gongci is also a building of the Republic of China, and now only the memorial pavilion and the remnants of a white marble stele remain.