From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Bayi Square
Bayi Square
Square) in Nanchang was built during August 1, 1977 to
January 8, 1979, in memory of Nanchang Uprising (aka.
Aug. 1st Uprise). The size of this square is 78,000 m² now
after a reconstruction taking place beginning in 2002.[1].
Since the day it was finished, it has always been the sec-
ond largest square in China, after Tiananmen Square in
Beijing.[citation needed] Ever since it was constructed, this
square became a main site for most big-scale ceremonies
and marches. To ordinary residents, due to the extremely
hot and humid climate in Nanchang, the square was a
popular place for outdoor lounging during summer
nights until recent years when more and more families
are able to afford air-conditioning. A music fountain,
which was built in the south of the square has become
a favourite destination for people especially in summer
nights.
References
[1] (Chinese) An introduction to Bayi Square in
Chinese, Official website of Nanchang Government,
visited on April 24, 2008.
External links
Memorial at Bayi Square
• An introduction to Bayi Square in Chinese
Bayi Square (Simplified Chinese: 八一广场; Pinyin:
Bayi Guangchang; literally Aug. 1st Square or People’s
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bayi_Square&oldid=440110807"
Categories:
• Squares in Nanchang
• Nanchang
• Town squares
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