The Historical Evolution of Chuxiu Garden

In Chongzhen 17 of Ming Dynasty (AD 1644), the imperial envoy Wang Xie was called "Yu Qingjiang Puzhi East Lake", and later generations called it Lei Hu because of Wang Xie's word Chen Lei. The Records of Huaiyin Customs contains "Eight Scenes of Leihu Lake": pine snow, peach and willow spring, the sound of other books, boat songs and paintings, the broken pu in fishing area, the setting sun of the shepherd flute, the moonlight river and Qian Fan Wang. 1958, the government decided to turn this land into a park. 1960, more than 10000 shoals were dug, and seedlings and trees were planted one after another. The park preparatory office was established in 198 1. 1 989 65438+1October1officially opened to the public. According to the natural characteristics, functional requirements and mass demands, Chuxiu Garden is divided into recreational areas, sightseeing and rest areas, animal display areas, flower and aquaculture areas and park management and living areas. 1998 10 3000 square meters Zhengde Square is the north gate of Chuxiu Garden, and the three characters "Chuxiu Garden" on the gatehouse were inscribed by the famous calligrapher Mr. Qi Qinglong.