Xingfu (Happiness) River Ecological Park in Doumen's Western Central Urban Area will open by late June along with the Baiteng River Cultural Station & Neighborhood Center, the Doumen Construction & Renovation Office announced May 8.

The 32-hectare (79-acre) park is bordered by Xingfu River in the south, Huxin Road in the west, Pinghua Avenue in the north, and Baiteng River Flood Discharge Channel in the east. A 2-km (1.24-mile) waterside boardwalk has taken shape, while camphor, maple, and silk floss trees, and giant crape myrtle (lagerstroemia speciosa) thrive on both sides. A waterfront platform is being built as the best spot from which to admire the river.

Rendering of Xingfu River Ecological Park with Baiteng River Cultural Station & Neighborhood Center [Photo courtesy WeChat account: meilidoumen]

Under the Sponge City concept, the park has gardens and vegetated trenches to promote rainwater utilization and protect the ecological environment. A revetment on the bank slope reduces damage to the natural terrain.

The main structure and roof of the Baiteng River Cultural Station & Neighborhood Center have been completed. Interior decoration and layout and outdoor landscaping are well underway.

The roof is in the archaic style of the Tang Dynasty (618-907), while the interior is modern Chinese. The parking lot and lecture and multifunctional halls are at basement level. The first floor is for an exhibition hall, arts-and-cultural studio, reading room, and senior and children's activity rooms, while the second is for cultural exhibitions.

Construction is undertaken in two phases by CRCC Western Zhuhai Investment & Development. The 13.6-hectare (34-acre) first phase opens first. The second phrase encompasses greenways, plank roads, greening, and support facilities.