LaoDong Park, Xian

The LaoDong Park is located in the busy downtown area of the city. It is a frequently visited park and the local people, young and old come here for recreation and relaxation.

The LaoDong Park or Labor Park covers an area of 1.02 million square kilometers. Unlike most other parks in the city, this is a modern recreation area with modern facilities. It has spaces for a leisurely stroll, there are cultural and recreational activities taking place and facilities for the amusement of children are also available. Despite the many activities in the park, it retains the ambience of a traditional Chinese Garden with flowers, animals and sculpture.

Visitors can see elderly residents performing Tai Chi exercises at the park and young couples and families taking leisurely strolls. There is a lotus pond and cherry tree woods, traditional pavilions and terraces and a clean brook gurgling within LaoDong Park. They can also see ostriches, spotted deer and peacocks and red crowned cranes. Small cafes sell seafood including a specialty dish made of sea slug. There are also small stores selling souvenirs made of local shells that visitors can take home as mementoes to remember the visit to the city and the park.