The Sun Tzu Cultural Park is located in Dongxin district, Guangrao county, Dongying, East China's Shandong province. The park is located at the heart of the Sun Tzu Cultural Tourism Zone and has been designated a "National 4A-level Tourist Attraction".
The entrance to the Sunzi Culture Park is a grand testament to the rich culture within. [Photo/IC Photo]
Guangrao county, the birthplace of Sun Tzu – also known as Sun Wu, a renowned philosopher and military strategist of the Spring and Autumn Period (770–476 BC), serves as the cradle of Sun Tzu culture.
Here are the three main venues of the cultural park.
The Military Saint Palace, located at the center of the Sun Tzu Cultural Park, is a world-class venue that blends ancient military culture with modern architecture.
The building, designed in the classical Chinese architecture style, spans two floors and covers 34,000 square meters. It is the largest single structure in the world dedicated to shwocasing Sun Tzu culture. [Photo/WeChat account: sunziwenhuayuan]
The Military Saint Palace features a Sun Tzu cultural exhibition area on the first floor, showcasing a six-meter-high sculpture of Sun Tzu, an exhibition of ancient Chinese military leaders, and a display of cultural relics on second floor.
The Weaponry Museum covers 5,210 square meters, with two floors and six sections: the entrance hall, the Stone Age section, the Bronze Age section, the Iron Age section, a section on the era of both cold weapons and firearms, and an interactive experience hall.
It displays weapons from various periods, cultures, and military branches, allowing visitors to experience the evolution of ancient weaponry through interactive exhibits.
The entrance to the Weaponry Museum is designed to resemble a sharp sword thrust into the ground. It also resembles an ancient military leader's helmet. The name "Weaponry Museum" is carved in seal script, with a Taotie pattern above, adding a touch of mysterious Eastern charm. [Photo/IC Photo]
Scattered throughout the scenic area are 13 themed gardens and bridges that highlight the legendary journey of Sun Wu and the essence of his military strategies.
Named after the 13 chapters of The Art of War, each bridge is designed to reflect the key ideas of its respective chapter, making every bridge unique.
The Sun Tzu Cultural Park brings history to life, showcasing Sun Tzu's legacy through the Military Saint Palace, Weaponry Museum, and scenic gardens. It offers timeless lessons in strategy and leadership.
