Deqing County in Zhejiang Province, on the Chinese mainland, is poised to redefine cultural preservation with its newly completed 'Source of Jiangnan' Cultural Heritage Park. Slated to open this month, the project revitalizes a millennium-old legacy by integrating five ancient villages—Sheqiao, Anquanshan, Yangkou, Xiaoshan Yang, and Dongshan—into a cohesive narrative of Jiangnan's history.
The park's design emphasizes harmony between human settlements and natural landscapes, featuring proto-porcelain kiln sites, pearl farming origins, and centuries-old bridges. At its heart lies the Porcelain Source Museum, where interactive displays trace Deqing's role in early ceramic production. Visitors can explore reconstructed village layouts and archaeological sites, offering a tactile connection to the region's artistic and agricultural traditions.
Local authorities describe the initiative as a 'living archive' that bridges past and present. With Jiangnan's water-town aesthetics and handicraft heritage gaining global attention, the park is expected to bolster cultural tourism while providing scholars new opportunities to study pre-industrial East Asian societies.
