Changchun World Sculpture Park

Introducing Changchun World Sculpture Park
Changchun World Sculpture Park is an open-air art park in downtown Changchun. Changchun World Sculpture Park offers a captivating journey through the world of sculpture. Built in the year 2000, the park masterfully weaves together contemporary and traditional forms amidst a landscape of breathtaking natural beauty. Featuring over 450 works by 216 sculptors representing diverse nations, it provides a unique cross-cultural artistic experience.

Themed gardens, like the African Sculpture Garden, pulsating with the rhythm of the continent, and the European Sculpture Garden, a serene space reflecting classical forms, showcase the distinct artistic languages of different regions. Within the hushed halls of the sculpture museums, rich collections of masterpieces invite quiet contemplation, sparking an internal dialogue between the viewer and the artist’s vision.

Beyond the individual sculptures, the park’s very landscape becomes an integral part of the artistic experience. Rolling hills, tranquil ponds, and verdant pathways create a living canvas, inviting exploration and fostering a profound connection between the natural world and the power of human creativity. This harmonious fusion of art and nature elevates Changchun World Sculpture Park to the status of a significant cultural landmark, offering an immersion into the soul of global artistic expression.

Changchun World Sculpture Park Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Cháng Chūn Shì Jiè Diāo Sù Yuán 长春世界雕塑园
• Date Established: 2000
• Area: 92 hectares (227.3 acres)
• Best Time to Visit: All year around
• Recommended Visiting Hours: About 2 to 3 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Sculptures, Architecture
• Opening Hours: 8:30 – 17:00 (Apr – Oct), 8:30 – 16:00 (Nov – Mar)
• Entrance Fee: Free (Park Entry), CNY30 (Through Ticket for Museums)
• Address: 9518 Renmin Street, Nanguan District, Changchun, Jilin Province

What to Expect at the Changchun World Sculpture Park
Prepare to be captivated by the Changchun World Sculpture Park, a world of artistic expression featuring diverse sculptures from across the globe. These unique works, unusual in both shape and theme, invite you to explore, contemplate, and ignite your imagination.

Changchun Sculpture Art Museum
Opened to the public in 2003, the Changchun Sculpture Art Museum is built on a slope and boasts a unique shape. Imagine a giant eggshell, sliced lengthwise, with a modern glass building rising alongside it. The dominant, domed, tiled wall of the eggshell-like structure features a gridded pattern, giving the surface a textured, almost pixelated appearance. This curve contrasts sharply with the angular, rectilinear form of the adjacent glass and steel structure, creating a dynamic interplay of curves and straight lines. The museum houses a remarkable collection of exquisite sculptures by renowned Chinese and international artists.

Songshan Hanrong African Art Collection Museum
Makonde wood carving, with its distinctive style, rich imagination, and powerful expressiveness, has earned a prominent place in the world of modern art. The Songshan Hanrong African Art Collection Museum, a 5,640-square-meter building designed by renowned Chinese architect He Jingtang, houses a remarkable collection of 8,491 sculptures, paintings, and other artworks from Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, and other African countries. This collection documents the evolution of East African modern art over the past 50 years and represents one of the most significant collections of Makonde wood carvings in terms of size, diversity, and artistic merit.

Wei Xiaoming Art Museum
Wei Xiaoming, a celebrated Chinese sculptor and printmaker, enjoys considerable success in the art auction market. Opened in 2016, the Wei Xiaoming Art Museum, occupying the northwest corner of the park, houses a permanent collection of his work. This collection comprises 232 sculptures and 178 other pieces, including prints, illustrations, watercolors, sketches, oil paintings, and design manuscripts, offering a comprehensive glimpse into his artistic journey since the 1980s.

Changchun Sculpture Museum
Changchun Sculpture Museum, located in the southeast corner of the park, is China’s largest sculpture museum, encompassing a construction area of 18,000 square meters (4.5 acres). Designed around the concept of ‘traveling through the sky and carving time,’ the building evokes the enduring nature of sculpture through its massive, imposing form, resembling a boulder emerging from the earth. Serving as a vital hub for Changchun’s engagement with global sculpture culture, the museum is dedicated to the enrichment and promotion of sculptural arts.

How to Get to Changchun World Sculpture Park
• By Bus: Take bus 15, G15, G208, G240, Z303 to Diaosugongyuan (World Sculpture Park) Station.