Shima Park
Public park in Loudi, Hunan, China
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Shima Park (simplified Chinese: 石马公园; traditional Chinese: 石馬公園; pinyin: Shímǎ Gōngyuán; lit. 'Stone Horse Park') is a public urban park in Loudi, Hunan, China.[1] It covers an area of 225,000 square metres (2,420,000 sq ft). Located in Louxing District, Shima Park is bordered by Xiangyin West Street on the South, Xiushi Street on the West, Yuetang Street on the North, and Xinxing Middle Road on the East.[2] It is a renowned botanical garden and scenic spot integrating scientific research & popularization and tourism in Hunan. It is adjacent to the Loudi railway station.
| Shima Park | |
|---|---|
| 石马公园 | |
A stone horse statue in Shima Park. | |
  Location of the park in Hunan. | |
| Type | Public park, urban park |
| Location | Louxing District, Loudi, Hunan |
| Coordinates | 27°44′31″N 112°01′09″E |
| Area | 225,000-square-metre (2,420,000 sq ft) |
| Created | 1999 |
| Operated by | Loudi Municipal Government |
| Status | Open all year |
Tourist attractions
- Yuma Lake (御马湖; 'Horse Riding Lake')
- Shima Pavilion (石马阁; 'Stone Horse Pavilion')
- Relief Wall (浮雕屏风墙)
Natural history
There are more than 20 plant species cultivated in this park, including Cinnamomum camphora, Cupressus lusitanica, Magnolia grandiflora, willow, Magnolia denudata, Osmanthus fragrans, Metasequoia glyptostroboides, peach, Acer rubrum, Pinus massoniana, Rhododendron simsii, and Phyllostachys edulis.[3]
Public access
In 1999, Shima Park was officially opened to the public.
