Qingcheng Park, Urban park in central Hohhot, China
Qingcheng Park is an urban green space in central Hohhot situated between West Zhongshan Road and Tiyuchang Road, offering distinct zones for different activities and relaxation. The grounds feature landscaped gardens, walking paths, and open areas designed for public use and recreation.
The park opened in July 1931 as Dragon Spring Park on Reclining Dragon Hill, a site with shrines; Feng Xi, then head of Suiyuan's construction department, carved a stele that is now lost. The new government rebuilt it in 1950 and renamed it People's Park. In June 1997 it became Qingcheng Park at residents' request.
The park's name, Qingcheng, means "Blue City", a long-standing nickname for Hohhot. The lotus lake square hosts a lotus festival, and the grounds hold the Xiannongtan shrine and the nearby Cideng Temple, so religious and seasonal observances share the park with daily use.
The park is open during standard daytime hours with free public access available to all visitors. Rest areas are distributed throughout the grounds, alongside clearly marked walking paths and exercise equipment for outdoor activities.
The zoo added in the park's southeast corner in 1953 began with animals bought from local farmers: four foxes, two wolves and two owls, one wolf having only three legs. The zoo moved to the Daqingshan Wildlife Park in September 2006, so no animal displays remain.
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