The full water level of Zengwen Reservoir attracts tourists. The number of visitors to the park has increased by 40% every year. The characteristic XO-shaped landmark has become a hot spot.
Quick Look
- The Zengwen Reservoir is currently at full water level, and the beautiful lakes and mountains attract many tourists.
- Statistics show that the number of visitors to the park so far in September has increased by 40% compared with the same period last year.
- Two distinctive landmarks in the park, nicknamed the "XO" shape, have attracted much attention.
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Why It Matters
Zengwen Reservoir is the largest reservoir in China. Recently, it has been full of water and has beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains, attracting tourists. There are two distinctive XO-shaped public art landmarks in the park, each symbolizing different meanings.
The Zengwen Reservoir, the largest in the country, is currently at full water level, and the beauty of the lakes and mountains attracts tourists. According to statistics, so far in September, the number of visitors to the park has increased by 40% compared with the same period last year. Two unique landmarks nicknamed the "XO" shape have also attracted attention.
The X-shaped landmark is located next to the road above the Zengwen spillway. It was set up to celebrate the completion of the dam improvement project in 2009. It was created by the well-known artist Huang Kunrong. The curves in the shape of two mountains intersect with each other, presenting a multi-layered and composite texture. It is a monument.
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The O-shaped landmark is written "Zeng Wen Donut" on the observation tower of the park. The Southern District Water Resources Branch of the Water Resources Department stated that it is mainly to symbolize the sharing of joy and convey a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, while the water element symbolizes the flow of life. The two complement each other and show the perfect combination of nature and creativity.
The Nanshui District mentioned that the creation was completed in March last year, and its actual name is "Sweet Snake Ring, Years Come Back"; the design concept is to create a friendly and interesting public art space, allowing visitors to not only appreciate the magnificent scenery, but also interact with the artwork to take photos and leave memories.
The overall design of Zeng Wen Donut hopes to guide visitors to discover the dynamic beauty in the static scenery, while also deeply echoing the characteristics of the reservoir and water field. According to the Nanshui Branch, Zengwen Scenic Area has received nearly 17,300 visitors so far in September this year, an increase of more than 5,000 over the same period last year.
According to the South Water Administration Bureau, as of 9 a.m. today, the water level of the Zengwen Reservoir was 230.11 meters, and the water storage rate was still 100%. Together with the Wushantou Reservoir, the total effective water storage capacity exceeded 555 million cubic meters.
Open Questions
- What are the maintenance costs and funding sources of these two landmarks?
- Are there plans to add other types of public art installations in the future?
- Will the increase in tourists have any impact on the surrounding ecological environment?
