About this place

Lu Xun Park is a small park in the city of Qingdao of the People's Republic of China. It is dedicated to the memory of Lu Xun, a famous writer during the May Fourth Movement. It should not be confused with the more famous Lu Xun Park of Shanghai.

The park stretches for nearly a kilometer along the Huiquan Bay. It is spread over an area of four hectares. The park is a beautiful blend of natural setting and cultural sites. Popular places like Number One Bathing Beach, Small Qingdao Island and Little Fish Hill are in the park's neighborhood.

The park was built in 1929. Before that, it was known as "Ruoyu Park" and "Seashore Park". It was in 1950 that it got its present name to honor Lu Xun, a leading writer in China. In October 1986, a three-meter high granite sculpture of Lu was installed at the park's entrance to mark his 50th death anniversary.In 2001, several new attractions including the Monument of Lu Xun's Autobiography, the Poetry Corridor, etc.