China Travel

Between Guilin and Yangshuo in the Yanshan area of Guangxi is China's gateway to contemporary art and sculpture—Yuzi Paradise (Yuzi Leyuan - translation "I myself, a stupid person, am amusing myself"). The park consists mainly of large-scale landscape art and sculpture. There are displays from around the world, more than 200 artists from 47 different countries have contributed their works to park.

Stone carvings, metal sculptures, pottery, bronze work, prints, glass and wood carvings can be seen scattered about the park's beautifully maintained grounds. There are also seven major studios with artists at work drawing inspiration from surrounding karst formations and the unique scenery of Guilin.

Yuzi Paradise is the initiative of Taiwanese entrepreneur Mr. Rhy-Chang Tsao, whose grand vision for the park have only just begun to be realized. Construction on Yuzi Paradise began in 1996, and although it has been open to the public for several years, still continues. The second phase of construction focuses on cavern art and is several years from completion. 

There's plenty to eat in the park (buffets, barbecue, cafes), so spending the whole day exploring is not hard to do. And, if the allure of the outdoors is too strong, you can hire a tent and spend the night. There are also rooms available from RMB 100 to 1000 a night.