Mythologischer Park Dayu - Eintrittskarten, Öffnungszeiten, Lage und Highlights

Dayu Mythological Park (大禹神话园), also known as Dayu Shenhua Park, is a captivating landscape located in the heart of Wuhan, on the banks of the Yangtze River within the Han Yang district. This park is dedicated to celebrating the mythological stories and legends surrounding Dayu, a renowned figure in Chinese culture, who is best known for his feats in flood control and water management.

The park covers a vast area, stretching approximately 400 meters in length and 60 meters in width, comprising four distinct sections: the Upper Zone, Middle Zone, Lower Zone, and the China Flood Culture Exhibition Hall.

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Grundlegende Informationen
Standort und Transport
Different Zones of Dayu Mythological Park
Attractions near Dayu Mythological Park

Grundlegende Informationen

Voraussichtliche Dauer der Tour	1 Stunde
Ticketpreis	Kostenlos
Die Öffnungszeiten	24 Stunden am Tag

Standort und Transport

Dayu Mythological Park is nestled along the picturesque Yangtze River, between the Qingchuan Pavilion (晴川阁) and the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge (武汉长江大桥). Its exact address is No. 19 Binjiang Avenue, Han Yang District, Wuhan City, Hubei Province.

To get there, tourists can take bus 30, 531, 532, 535, 553, 559, 561, 711, or 803, and get off at Qingchuan Avenue Qingchuan Pavalion Stop (晴川大道晴川阁站).

Different Zones of Dayu Mythological Park

The Upper Zone

The Upper Zone, which extends from the northern side of the Han Yang Bridge of the Yangtze River to the south of the Dayu Sacrificial Platform (now enclosed within a flood barrier wall), is adorned with exquisite sculptures. Here, you can find sculptures such as the Jade Faced Figures, Double Dragon Gates, a bronze depiction of “Ying Long Paints the River and the Sea,” and intricate carvings illustrating the legendary tales of Dayu and his father Gun’s endeavors in water management.

The Middle Zone

The Middle Zone, centered around the Dayu Sacrificial Platform and the adjacent Circular Nine Cauldron Square, boasts a collection of remarkable sculptures. These sculptures depict scenes like “Yu Born from the Splitting of Gun,” “Combat with the Flood-Dragon,” copper carvings of Yu’s inspection of the nine cauldrons, and a circular relief illustrating the myth of Dayu avoiding his own home three times. Notably, the “Northern Flood Control by Dayu” stands as one of the largest high-relief sculptures in the country, highlighting the grandeur of Dayu’s achievements.

The Lower Zone

The Lower Zone extends from the north side of the Dayu Sacrificial Platform to the riverside wall of the Qingchuan Pavilion area. This section features a series of scattered chain-like stone carvings depicting myths and legends related to Dayu’s southern flood control, along with blue stone seal carvings and a monumental 6-meter-high Zhenjiang Pillar.

China Flood Culture Exhibition Hall

In addition to the enchanting sculptures and carvings, the China Flood Culture Exhibition Hall offers visitors a chance to dive deeper into the rich history and cultural significance of Dayu’s flood control efforts. This hall, spanning approximately 80 meters and located near Han Yang’s Xima Changjie, boasts an 800-square-meter exhibition area with fascinating displays and artifacts that explore China’s flood culture.