The origin of Lanzhou Dongfanghong Square?

During the Cultural Revolution of 1968, the whole country carried out the Three Loyalties and Four Infinities to Chairman Mao, paraded everywhere, and built statues of Chairman Mao. Lanzhou built a central square based on the original small square and named it Dongfanghong Square, which means "Dongfanghong Square". The east is red, the sun is rising, and Mao Zedong is born in China... In the center of the original rostrum is a statue of Chairman Mao.

Dongfanghong Square was renovated and officially named in 1968, and subsequently underwent three major reconstructions and expansions.

The reconstruction and renovation started in 1981 added rockeries, fountains and many trees and flowers.

In 1993, the square was expanded again and the Dongfanghong underground commercial and entertainment city was built. It integrates shopping, entertainment, catering and other services, which not only adds a modern commercial atmosphere to the square, but also greatly facilitates It provides a place for enjoying the cool weather and shopping for surrounding residents.

In March 1999, Dongfanghong Square began its last reconstruction and expansion at the end of the last century. The blueprint for this reconstruction and expansion was designed after fully considering various rationalization suggestions from Lanzhou citizens. The functions of sightseeing, leisure, culture and entertainment are integrated, which strongly reflects the "environmental protection characteristics" and "humanistic characteristics". The Dongfanghong Square, which was completed and opened on August 15, 1999, has green grass and lush trees. The total area of ​​the square is 92,172 square meters, of which the lawn area is 36,000 square meters, and the green area accounts for 40.31% of the total square area.