Changchun World Sculpture Park is located at 9518 Renmin Street, Nanguan District, Changchun City, Jilin Province. It is a National 5A-level tourist attraction and one of the first key national parks. It is also a large modern sculpture-themed park integrating sculpture art, natural landscapes, and cultural attractions. The park covers an area of about 92 hectares, including a water area of 11.8 hectares, with a greenery coverage rate of over 80%. With the theme of "Friendship · Peace · Spring," the scenic area brings together more than 540 pieces (sets) of sculpture works created by over 400 sculptors from more than 130 countries and regions across five continents, covering various materials such as stone carving, bronze sculpture, and stainless steel sculpture. It is currently one of the sculpture-themed parks with the largest number of sculpture works and the widest range of nationalities in the world. The main buildings include the Changchun Sculpture Art Museum, the Wei Xiaoming Art Museum, and the African Art Museum, with a total construction area of about 32,000 square meters, forming a diversified art exhibition space together with the outdoor sculpture group.
History and Culture
The construction of Changchun World Sculpture Park began in the 1990s. In 1997, the Changchun Municipal Government decided to build a themed park centered on sculpture art in order to enhance the city's cultural taste, and launched the first phase of construction in the same year. In 2003, the park was officially opened to the public and successfully held the first China · Changchun International Sculpture Invitational Exhibition. Since then, it has been held every two years. By 2023, it had been held eleven times, attracting thousands of artists from around the world and gradually forming an international sculpture art exchange platform.
In 2007, the park was rated a National AAAA-level scenic area, and in 2017 it was promoted to a National AAAAA-level scenic area. During its development, the park has continuously enriched its collection, including representative works by internationally renowned sculptors, such as the replica of French sculptor Rodin's The Thinker and German sculptor Meichel's Flying. These works not only show artistic expressions under different cultural backgrounds, but also witness the cultural exchange process between Changchun and countries around the world, making the park an important window for Changchun and even China's cultural exchanges with foreign countries.
Main Attractions
Changchun Sculpture Art Museum
Located in the southwest corner of Changchun World Sculpture Park, it opened to the public on September 6, 2003, with a construction area of 12,500 square meters. It was designed by national architect Chen Shimin. Built against a slope, the museum adopts a unique shape combining beautiful curves and straight lines. It is itself a huge modern sculpture artwork and complements the fine sculptures displayed inside. The museum is equipped with exhibition halls, a lecture hall, a multifunctional hall, meeting rooms, creation rooms, and other facilities, which can meet multi-level needs such as exhibitions, exchanges, and creation. Inside the museum are the "Peng Zushu Art Museum," the "3D Art Experience Hall," and the "Yin Xiaofeng Sculpture Art Museum."
Songshan Hanrong African Art Collection Museum
Located at the east gate of Changchun World Sculpture Park, it was designed by Mr. He Jingtang, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and famous architectural master, with a construction area of 5,640 square meters. It opened in September 2011. The museum has three major exhibition halls: "Art Africa," "Charming Africa," and "Black Africa," displaying distinctive African culture through different themes.
Michelangelo Square
Located at the north entrance of Changchun World Sculpture Park, it is composed of five pieces (sets) of works: "Aquarius Replacing the Goldfish Era," "Mountains and Flowing Water," "The Girl Riding a Bear," "Music Fans," and "Urban Romance." The square is triangular, with "Aquarius Replacing the Goldfish Era" in the center. It is a work by Russian sculptor Alexander Vinogradov, symbolizing the arrival of a new era. Together with other works, it forms a visual effect with a strong European style.
Moore Lake
Located in the central position of Changchun World Sculpture Park, it covers 118 hectares, and the lake embankment surrounds it into a scallop shape. Shenzhou Road encircles the lake, and weeping willows line the shore. In midsummer, they contrast beautifully with the lotus flowers and aquatic plants on the lake, and occasionally released fish swim by.
Spring Square
Located at the highest point of Changchun World Sculpture Park, it covers an area of 5,200 square meters. In the center stands the large group sculpture Friendship. Peace. Spring, which symbolizes the park's theme. The main sculpture is 29.5 meters high. This work was jointly created by five famous Chinese sculptors: Ye Yushan, Pan He, Wang Keqing, Cheng Yunxian, and Cao Chunsheng.
Friendship Fountain Square
It is a sunken circular square, adjacent to "Rodin Square" on the west, with walking steps on the east side leading directly to the Nine-Hole Flat Bridge, and echoing the theme sculpture from afar. The south side is set off by sculpture works and green plants, while the north side is a stepped modern modular landscape platform. In the center of the square sits a large music fountain, with water columns reaching up to __ meters. The square covers an area of 15,505 square meters, with a flat and open view, and is an important venue for holding large-scale events.
Tour Route：
Recommended one-day tour route: Enter the park at 9:00 a.m. and first visit the Changchun Sculpture Art Museum (1.5 hours) to appreciate fine indoor sculptures; at 10:30 go to the Wei Xiaoming Art Museum (1 hour) to learn about the creative journey of a Chinese contemporary sculptor; at 11:30 go to the African Art Museum (1 hour) to experience the unique charm of African art. At 12:30 p.m., dine at the "Art Cafe" in the park (average consumption about 40 yuan) or go to a restaurant outside the park. At 2:00 p.m., begin touring the outdoor sculpture group, enjoy works such as Flying and Mother and Child along the lakeside trail, and pass by the fountain square (if there is a performance, you may stop to watch), which takes about 2 hours; at 4:00 p.m. go to the central square to view large sculptures such as Friendship · Peace · Spring and take photos as souvenirs; the itinerary ends at about 5:00 p.m. If visiting in summer, you may stay in the park to watch the 7:00 p.m. music fountain performance before leaving.
Travel Suggestions：
The best seasons for visiting are May-June and September-October. In May-June, flowers and plants in the park are in full bloom, and in September-October, the autumn air is crisp and suitable for outdoor touring; in summer, you can watch the music fountain, while in winter you have the opportunity to enjoy sculptures in the snow, which has a different charm.
The park is relatively large. It is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes. You can get a free guide map at the entrance and plan your route well; if time is tight, you can take the park sightseeing bus.
Art lovers are advised to bring cameras. Outdoor sculptures are best photographed in soft morning or evening light; flash photography is prohibited in indoor exhibition halls.
When visiting indoor exhibition halls, you can rent an audio guide to learn about the background information of the works and enhance the viewing experience.
There are few dining options in the park. You may bring dry food and water, or go to the Guoshang Department Store mall about 1 kilometer from the park, where a variety of cuisine restaurants are gathered.
Notes：
Touching sculpture works is prohibited in the park, as are climbing and carving. Violators will face fines; cherish flowers and trees, and do not pick them at will.
Indoor exhibition halls require quiet; loud noise, chasing, and playing are prohibited. People wearing slippers or bringing pets are not allowed to enter.
In summer, ultraviolet rays are strong, so it is recommended to take sun protection measures and bring a sun hat and sunglasses; in winter, temperatures are low, so warm clothing is needed.
During holidays, there are many tourists, so it is recommended to travel at off-peak times, entering before 9:00 a.m. or after 3:00 p.m. to avoid crowding.
Mobile phone signal is weak in some areas of the park. It is recommended to agree on a meeting point with companions; in emergency situations, you can contact park patrol security guards.
Transportation：
Subway: Take Changchun Subway Line 1 to "Shizhengfu Station," exit from Exit D, and walk about 800 meters to the main entrance of the park. The whole journey takes about 30 minutes.
Bus: Take buses 66, 112, or 306 to "Sculpture Park Station" and walk 300 meters to arrive; Bus 306 departs from Changchun Station, and the whole journey takes about 50 minutes.
Self-driving: From Changchun Station, drive south along Renmin Street for about 10 kilometers; the park has 3 parking lots.
Taxi: Taking a taxi from the city center to the park takes about 20 minutes.
Opening Hours：
The park's opening hours are adjusted according to the seasons: from April 1 to October 31, it is peak season, with opening hours from 8:30 to 17:30 (last entry at 17:00); from November 1 to March 31 of the following year, it is off-season, with opening hours from 9:00 to 16:30 (last entry at 16:00). The opening hours of indoor exhibition halls are consistent with those of the park; the music fountain performance is staged only from May 1 to October 7. In summer (June-August), it is from 19:00 to 19:30, and in spring and autumn, it is from 18:30 to 19:00. It is canceled in case of rain.
Tickets：
Free admission.