Changchun World Sculpture Park is located at No. 9518 Renmin Street, Nanguan District, Changchun City, Jilin Province. It is a national 5A-level tourist attraction, one of the first batch of national key parks, and a large-scale modern sculpture-themed park integrating sculpture art, natural landscapes, and cultural landscapes. The park covers an area of approximately 92 hectares, including 11.8 hectares of water area, with a green coverage rate of over 80%. With the theme of "Friendship·Peace·Spring", the scenic area has collected more than 540 pieces (groups) of sculpture works created by over 400 sculptors from more than 130 countries and regions across five continents, covering various materials such as stone carving, bronze carving, and stainless steel carving. It is one of the sculpture-themed parks with the largest number of sculpture works and the widest range of nationalities in the world. The main buildings include Changchun Sculpture Art Museum, Wei Xiaoming Art Museum, and African Art Museum, with a total construction area of about 32,000 square meters. Together with the outdoor sculpture groups, they form a diversified art exhibition space.
Historical Culture
The construction of Changchun World Sculpture Park began in the 1990s. In 1997, the Changchun Municipal Government decided to build a theme park centered on sculpture art to enhance the city's cultural taste, and launched the first-phase project construction in the same year. In 2003, the park was officially opened to the public and successfully held the first China·Changchun International Sculpture Works Invitational Exhibition. Since then, it has been held every two years, and by 2023, it has been held for 11 sessions, attracting thousands of artists from around the world and gradually forming an international platform for sculpture art exchange.
In 2007, the park was rated as a national AAAA-level scenic spot, and in 2017, it was promoted to a national AAAAA-level scenic spot. During its development, the park has continuously enriched its collection, including masterpieces by internationally renowned sculptors such as the replica of "The Thinker" by French sculptor Rodin and "Flight" by German sculptor Meier. These works not only show artistic expressions under different cultural backgrounds but also witness the cultural exchange between Changchun and other countries in the world, making the park an important window for cultural exchange between Changchun and even China and foreign countries.
Main Attractions
Changchun Sculpture Art Museum
Changchun Sculpture Art Museum is one of the core buildings in the park, with a construction area of 12,000 square meters. It adopts a modernist architectural style, with a gray-toned exterior, simple and elegant. The museum is divided into upper and lower floors, with multiple exhibition halls, mainly displaying indoor works by domestic and foreign sculptors, including wood carvings, ceramics, comprehensive materials and other artworks vulnerable to natural environment. The museum houses more than 200 works from more than 50 countries, among which "Confucius" by Chinese sculptor Wu Weishan and "Red Vortex" by British sculptor Anish Kapoor are particularly eye-catching, showing the diverse styles of contemporary sculpture art.
Wei Xiaoming Art Museum
Wei Xiaoming Art Museum is a special exhibition hall named after the famous Chinese sculptor Wei Xiaoming, with a construction area of 3,000 square meters, which was opened to the public in 2010. The museum systematically displays more than 80 sculpture works, sketch manuscripts and design sketches of Wei Xiaoming in different periods. Among them, the representative works such as "Sea Breeze" and "Call of Spring" are famous for their delicate lines and vivid shapes, reflecting the integration of Oriental aesthetics and modern sculpture techniques. The building of the exhibition hall itself adopts a streamlined design, echoing the style of the exhibits, providing visitors with an immersive artistic experience.
African Art Museum
African Art Museum is a large-scale special exhibition hall for African sculptures in China, with a construction area of 2,000 square meters. It focuses on displaying more than 300 traditional sculpture works from more than 30 African countries, including wooden masks, bronze statues, stone carvings, etc. Most of these works were created from the early 20th century to the middle of the 20th century, covering themes such as religious ceremonies, tribal legends, and daily life. They are exaggerated and vivid in shape, full of the power of primitive art, such as bronze reliefs from the Kingdom of Benin and Dogon masks from Mali, which are important windows to understand African culture and art.
Outdoor Sculpture Group
The outdoor sculpture group is distributed in the green spaces, lakesides, squares and other areas of the park, covering a total area of about 80 hectares. More than 500 sculpture works are cleverly combined with natural landscapes. Among them, the sculpture "Friendship·Peace·Spring" located in the central square is 29.5 meters high, co-created by sculptors from 12 countries including China, Russia and the United States, symbolizing world peace and friendship; the "Flight" sculpture by the lakeside is made of stainless steel, 15 meters high, shaped like a flying bird, which forms an interesting contrast with the reflection on the lake surface; there are also works such as "Mother and Child" and "Meditation" scattered in the forest, with different styles, allowing visitors to feel the beauty of integration between art and nature while walking.
Fountain Square
Fountain Square is located in the middle of the park, covering an area of about 15,000 square meters. There is a large music fountain in the center, with more than 300 nozzles, which can spray various water patterns, with the highest water column reaching 20 meters. The fountain, combined with light and music performances, is staged every night from 19:00 to 19:30 (summer). The water curtain and the surrounding sculpture works complement each other, creating a dreamy visual effect. The square is surrounded by more than 10 sculptures reflecting the folk culture of various countries, which is a popular area for visitors to rest and watch.
Food
Liangui Li Braised Pork with Pancakes
Liangui Li Braised Pork with Pancakes is a special food in Changchun. You can taste the authentic flavor at the Renmin Street branch, about 3 kilometers away from the park. The braised pork is made of pork belly, smoked with 16 kinds of spices, with fat but not greasy, lean but not dry meat; the pancakes are made of hot dough, crispy outside and tender inside, which can be rolled with braised pork, shredded green onions and sweet bean sauce. A set meal for two (including braised pork, pancakes and egg drop soup) is about 60 yuan, which is a very representative local snack.
Sour Cabbage and White Meat Hot Pot
Sour Cabbage and White Meat Hot Pot is a traditional dish in Northeast China. The "Old Northeast Restaurant" near the park is famous for this dish. It uses locally pickled sour cabbage with skin-on pork belly, simmered slowly in bone soup. The meat is tender, and the sour cabbage is sour and refreshing to relieve greasiness. It can also be served with blood sausage, frozen tofu and other ingredients. A set meal suitable for 3-4 people is about 120 yuan. It is especially warm to eat in winter, reflecting the roughness and freshness of Northeast Chinese food.
Korean Cold Noodles
There are many Korean restaurants around the park, offering authentic Korean cold noodles. Cold noodles are made of buckwheat noodles, served with beef slices, eggs, shredded cucumber, spicy cabbage, etc. The soup is sweet and sour, refreshing and relieving summer heat when eaten in summer. A bowl of cold noodles is about 15-20 yuan, which can be served with spicy fried rice cakes (10 yuan / serving) to feel the unique flavor of Korean food.
Changchun Braised Pork
Changchun Braised Pork is a local traditional braised food, which can be tasted at "Changchun Restaurant" on the north side of the park. It uses pork foreleg, braised with soy sauce, rock sugar, star anise and other seasonings, with bright red color, moderate saltiness and sweetness, tight and chewy meat, which can be eaten directly or with staple food. A plate of braised pork (about 200 grams) is 30 yuan, which is a good dish for meals or with rice.
Tickets
The ticket price is 30 yuan per person.
You can search for the official WeChat public account "长春世界雕塑园" to get the latest news. As of July 7, 2025, the official WeChat public account does not provide online ticket purchasing function.
Opening Hours
The opening hours of the park are adjusted according to the season: from April 1 to October 31 (peak season), the opening hours are 8:30-17:30 (admission stops at 17:00); from November 1 to March 31 of the next year (off-season), the opening hours are 9:00-16:30 (admission stops at 16:00). The opening hours of indoor exhibition halls are the same as those of the park; the music fountain performance is only staged from May 1 to October 7, from 19:00 to 19:30 in summer (June-August) and from 18:30 to 19:00 in spring and autumn, which will be cancelled in case of rain.
Tour Route
Recommended one-day tour route: Enter the park at 9:00 am, first visit Changchun Sculpture Art Museum (1.5 hours) to appreciate indoor sculpture masterpieces; go to Wei Xiaoming Art Museum at 10:30 (1 hour) to learn about the creative process of Chinese contemporary sculptors; go to African Art Museum at 11:30 (1 hour) to feel the unique charm of African art. Have lunch at the "Art Cafe" in the park (about 40 yuan per person) or go to restaurants outside the park at 12:30 noon. Start to visit the outdoor sculpture group at 14:00 pm, walk along the lakeside trail to watch works such as "Flight" and "Mother and Child", pass by the fountain square (stay to watch if you catch the performance), which takes about 2 hours; go to the central square at 16:00 to watch large-scale sculptures such as "Friendship·Peace·Spring" and take photos; end the trip around 17:00. If you visit in summer, you can stay in the park to watch the music fountain performance at 19:00 before leaving.
Transportation
- Subway: Take Changchun Metro Line 1 to "Municipal Government Station", exit from Exit D, walk about 800 meters to the main gate of the park, about 30 minutes (from the city center), fare 2 yuan.
- Bus: Take bus No. 66, 112 or 306 to "Sculpture Park Station", walk 300 meters to reach, fare 1-2 yuan; among them, No. 306 departs from Changchun Station, about 50 minutes for the whole journey.
- Self-driving: Starting from Changchun Station, drive south along Renmin Street for about 10 kilometers to reach the park, with a driving time of 25 minutes; the park has 3 parking lots, 5 yuan per hour for small cars, with a daily maximum of 20 yuan.
- Taxi: Take a taxi from the city center (such as Chongqing Road Business District) to the park, about 20 minutes' drive, costing about 25-30 yuan.
Must-visit Attractions
- Changchun Sculpture Art Museum: It houses more than 200 domestic and foreign indoor sculpture masterpieces, covering various artistic styles, and is recommended to visit for 1.5 hours.
- Outdoor Sculpture Group: More than 500 sculptures are distributed in the natural landscape. "Friendship·Peace·Spring" and "Flight" are landmark works, and it is recommended to visit for 2 hours.
- African Art Museum: More than 300 traditional African sculptures show the charm of primitive art, and it is a rare special exhibition hall in China, recommended to visit for 1 hour.
- Music Fountain Square: The music fountain performance in the evening in summer is combined with sculptures, with unique visual effects, and it is recommended to stay for 30 minutes.
Tour Suggestions
- The best visiting seasons are May-June and September-October. In May-June, the park is full of blooming flowers; in September-October, the weather is clear and crisp, suitable for outdoor visits; you can watch the music fountain in summer, and have the opportunity to enjoy sculptures in the snow in winter, which has a different charm.
- The park is large, so it is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes. You can get a free guide map at the entrance to plan the route; if you are in a hurry, you can take the park sightseeing bus (20 yuan per person, stop on request).
- Art lovers are advised to bring cameras. Outdoor sculptures have the best shooting effect when the light is soft in the early morning or evening; the use of flash is prohibited in indoor exhibition halls.
- When visiting indoor exhibition halls, you can rent an audio guide (20 yuan per unit, with a deposit of 200 yuan) to learn about the background information of the works and enhance the viewing experience.
- There are few catering options in the park. You can bring your own dry food and water, or go to Guoshang Department Store, 1 kilometer away from the park, where there are restaurants of various cuisines.
Matters Needing Attention
- Touching, climbing or carving on sculpture works in the park is prohibited, and violators will be fined; take good care of flowers, plants and trees, and do not pick them at will.
- Indoor exhibition halls need to be kept quiet, and loud noise, chasing and frolicking are prohibited. Those wearing slippers or carrying pets are not allowed to enter.
- Ultraviolet rays are strong in summer, so it is recommended to take sun protection measures and bring sun hats and sunglasses; the temperature is low in winter, so warm clothes need to be worn.
- There are many tourists during holidays. It is recommended to travel at off-peak hours, enter the park before 9:00 am or after 15:00 pm to avoid crowds.
- Mobile phone signals are weak in some areas of the park. It is recommended to agree on a meeting place with your companions; in case of emergency, you can contact the park patrol security.