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Covering a total land area of 354,667
square meters with a total investment of
approximately 1.6 billion yuan, the Wenzhou
Dragon Boat Sports Center is the top-notch
dragon boat racing venue in China and
even across Asia. The Dragon Boat Culture
Museum located on the underground floor of
the center has become a significant gateway
for promoting dragon boat culture and
narrating compelling dragon boat stories.
Functioning as a large-scale,
multifaceted sports park with both openness
and aesthetics, the Ouhai Olympic Sports
Center Stadium seamlessly integrates
competitive sports, community fitness
initiatives, cultural and entertainment
activities, tourism and leisure facilities, and
trade and exhibition functions into a unified
complex…
These key venues not only provide
robust support for the smooth execution of
the Asian Games but also significantly elevate
the image and quality of Ouhai District. They
have transformed into prominent landmarks
and sought-after destinations. “I didn’t expect
the venues to be so aesthetically pleasing
and grand. Driving here, I’ve seen beautiful
cityscapes and smooth roads, which raises
my anticipation for the upcoming dragon
boat competition,” commented Ms. Chen,
who made a deliberate trip from Rui’an,
Wenzhou, to purchase dragon boat tickets
upon learning that the physical version was
available for sale.
In today’s Ouhai what catch one’s eyes
is a lively atmosphere filled with high-rise
buildings and colorful blossoms. Because
of the thoughtfully planned hardware
construction and software operational
enhancements, Ouhai is gaining more and
more international appeal. For instance, the
Project 339 stands tall as Wenzhou’s premier
skyscraper, reshaping the city’s skyline. The
Central Business District’s “20-building
complex,” the Global Commodity Trading
Hub and the Hilton Hotel Banquet Center
collectively act as commercial landmarks,
setting the fashion trend and attracting
huge foot-traffic. Developments like
Intime Department Store and Zhonggeng
POPC optimize the quality of their mixeduse formats, creating a commercial
landscape defined by “skyscrapers setting
the trend, business district collaboration,
and neighborhood connection.” Along the
elevated Ouhai Avenue, landmarks such
as the “Ferris Wheel” of Overseas Chinese
Town and Wutian Old Street capture
attention as popular and Instagram-worthy
destinations.
“The changes are truly remarkable. In
the past, this area was filled with dilapidated
houses and extensive farmland. Now,
it’s all high-rise buildings—modern and
vibrant,” remarked Mr. Wang, a witness to
the transformation of Ouhai District into
the Asian Games New City. “I am looking
forward to the Asian Games taking place
right at my doorstep. I welcome visitors
from all over the country and the world to
watch the games, explore, experience Ouyue
culture, and delve into the stories of Ouhai.”
Ouhai is captivating visitors from all corners
with a profound urban transformation.
Officials from Louqiao Subdistrict
of Ouhai District stated, “Our goal is to
welcome the Asian Games with a completely
refreshed urban image, a vibrant Asian
Games ambiance, and an excellent event
organization by cultivating a distinctive
architectural culture in line with the Asian
Games, focusing on the key points such as
the facades of buildings around the Asian
Games venues, the main routes for the
competition, and the sub-village.”
