ZJU’s expertise contributes to Hangzhou’s Asian Flower Theme Park for Asian Games

As Hangzhou gears up to host the Asian Games, the city unveiled a captivating addition to its cultural and natural attractions with the grand opening of the Asian Flower Theme Park, situated in the picturesque Qiangjiang Century Park.

Prof. XIA Yiping from the Zhejiang University’s Landscape Research Institute serves as the Park’s Chief Advisor, and the design is led by the Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University, in collaboration with the Design Institute of Landscape & Architecture, China Academy of Art Co., Ltd.,

Landscape design and construction team (Left to right: FAN Feifei, WU Zhiyin, XIA Yiping, SU Yang)

Landscape lighting design team

The Asian Flower Theme Park merges the rich cultural heritage of Hangzhou’s Song Dynasty with the diverse tapestry of Asian floral culture.Spanning approximately 28,000 square meters, it features an impressive array of over 200 flower species, transforming itself into an enchanting oasis along the southern bank of the Qiantang River.

More than a mere tribute to the upcoming Asian Games, it beckons Hangzhou's citizens to immerse themselves in the beauty and fragrance of blossoms. The garden's lighting design serves a dual purpose: it employs warm and romantic lighting to accentuate the garden's unique and exotic flora during the Asian Games and incorporates energy-saving, environmentally friendly, and scene control technologies, ensuring that the garden will stand as a lasting legacy for Hangzhou residents.

“The Asian Flower Theme Park boasts a breathtaking diversity of floral displays, magnificently embodying the distinct cultural identities of East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, and West Asia within these remarkable gardens,” Prof. XIA remarks.

Upon its opening, the Asian Flower Theme Park swiftly captured the hearts of local residents and tourists alike, becoming a must-visit destination. Users on the social media platform “Xiaohongshu” even likened it to Hangzhou's version of Monet's Garden, underlining its allure and charm.

Photos: ZHU Jinheng, WANG Xiaodong, HE Weiwen, LIN Luan, SHI Yang, WU Ningtao