Spring and Autumn Yan City Cultural Journey


Release date:

2015/06/03

As May arrives, the willows are lush and green, and the sunshine is bright and cheerful—perfect weather for an outdoor adventure to breathe in some fresh air. To enrich employees' leisure time, enhance communication and collaboration across departments, and further boost everyone's enthusiasm for work, Nantong Dongyang Fashion Co., Ltd. organized a cultural journey to Changzhou Chunqiu Yan City Amusement Park for all staff on May 10th. This spring outing featured a sizable group; the company arranged a total of nine buses, and each employee received a uniform T-shirt and matching travel cap. Dressed neatly and brimming with energy, the team showcased Dongyang Fashion’s vibrant and professional spirit. After more than three hours of travel, the group finally arrived at Yan City Amusement Park. As soon as they stepped inside, a large screen greeted them with the warm message: "A Warm Welcome to All Employees of Nantong Dongyang Fashion Co., Ltd.!" This heartfelt gesture made every Dongyang employee feel deeply cared for and warmly embraced. Yan City is one of China’s best-preserved ancient city-site ruins, offering a rare glimpse into the grandeur of the Spring and Autumn period. Built around this historic site, Chunqiu Yan City Amusement Park has become a sprawling, immersive entertainment destination. Here, visitors can not only enjoy thrilling rides but also immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage of the Spring and Autumn era, experiencing firsthand the charm and depth of this iconic historical period—a truly unforgettable experience! First, the group headed to the "Schools of Thought" area, which beautifully captures the essence of ancient Chinese culture through diverse artistic expressions. This zone vividly showcases the most influential philosophical schools from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, including Confucianism, Taoism, Legalism, Mohism, and others. Each section of the "Schools of Thought" area is meticulously designed to recreate the bustling intellectual atmosphere of that era, complete with lifelike scenes that highlight the vibrant debates and exchanges among scholars. Next, the group visited the "Sun Wu General Command Platform," inspired by the legendary tale of Sun Wu, the renowned military strategist from the Warring States period. Before every campaign, Sun Wu would meticulously organize his troops and strategize his battle plans, exuding the bold confidence of a true military genius. The "Sun Wu General Command Platform" is an awe-inspiring aerial attraction standing 55 meters high, capable of accommodating up to 110 visitors at once. What sets it apart is its unique combination of both rotational and orbital movements—each completing a full 360-degree rotation. At its highest point, guests can enjoy panoramic views of Yan City’s iconic three-city layout and three-river system, capturing the commanding presence of a master tactician planning victory from above. Remarkably, this innovative flying island ride is also China’s first amusement attraction to feature fully independent intellectual property rights. Finally, no visit to Chunqiu Yan City would be complete without exploring the heart of the Confucian district. Here, towering over the landscape, stands a majestic statue of Confucius, flanked by two other revered figures of Confucianism—Mencius and Xunzi. Their imposing presence evokes the profound wisdom and timeless teachings of Confucianism, inviting modern-day visitors to step back in time and reflect on the harmonious ideals of Confucian philosophy: prioritizing benevolence, righteousness, and social balance. Continuing onward, the group wandered into the bustling "Marketplace Street," where lively crowds mingled with costumed park staff dressed in authentic Spring and Autumn-era attire. These performers brought the daily lives of ordinary people from that era to life, offering guests a chance to experience the vibrant tapestry of local customs, traditions, and the colorful diversity of marketplace culture during the Spring and Autumn period. After this unforgettable retreat for the soul, employees returned feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and uplifted. Colleagues supported and looked out for one another, fostering deeper connections and strengthening their bonds. The trip also provided ample opportunities for open dialogue and collaboration, helping to build a stronger, more cohesive team dynamic. Upon returning to work, everyone eagerly shared their cherished memories and newfound insights, ready to tackle their tasks with renewed vigor and passion. Together, they’re committed to contributing even more passionately to the company’s continued growth and success.

  As May arrives, the willows are lush and green, and the sunshine is bright—perfect weather for stepping outdoors to breathe in the fresh air. To enrich employees' leisure lives, strengthen communication and collaboration across departments, and further boost everyone's enthusiasm for work, Nantong Dongyang Fashion Co., Ltd. organized a company-wide trip to Changzhou Chunqiu Yan Cheng Amusement Park on May 10, kicking off an immersive cultural journey through the ancient charm of Chunqiu Yan Cheng.

  This spring outing featured a large group— the company dispatched a total of 9 buses—and distributed matching T-shirts and travel caps to every employee. Dressed neatly and brimming with energy, the employees showcased Toyo Fashion's vibrant and positive corporate image.

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  After more than three hours of driving, everyone arrived at Yan Cheng Amusement Park. As soon as they stepped into the park, they were greeted by a striking message displayed prominently on the big screen: "A Warm Welcome to All Employees of Nantong Dongyang Fashion Co., Ltd."—a heartfelt gesture that made every Dongyang employee feel truly cared for and warmly embraced.

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  Yancheng is the best-preserved ancient city site on the ground in China. Yancheng Spring and Autumn Paradise, meanwhile, is a large-scale amusement park built around the historic Yancheng site from the Spring and Autumn period. It offers visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the charm of the Spring and Autumn era while enjoying thrilling rides and attractions—truly a rare experience that lets you connect with the rich cultural heritage of that remarkable time!

  First, everyone arrived at the School of Thought Garden, which is rooted in ancient Chinese culture and employs a variety of artistic techniques to vividly showcase the most representative schools of thought from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. The entire Garden is composed of twelve prominent schools—namely, the Legalists, Confucians, Taoists, Yin-Yang School, Legalists, Mohists, Eclectics, Agrarians, Novelists, Strategists, Military Experts, and Medical Practitioners—each meticulously recreated with lifelike details that perfectly capture the vibrant atmosphere of intellectual debate and cultural flourishing during the Spring and Autumn era. After touring the School of Thought Garden, we found ourselves standing in a long queue.

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  "Sun Wu's Command Platform" draws inspiration from the legendary story of Sun Wu, the renowned military strategist of the Warring States period, who meticulously arranged his troops before every campaign, showcasing the boldness and charisma of a great general. Standing tall at 55 meters, this aerial "Flying Island" can accommodate up to 110 visitors at once. What’s more, the island rotates both around its own axis and completes a full 360-degree revolution—both horizontally and vertically. With heights and arm spans reaching the limits of similar attractions in domestic theme parks, this unique ride offers guests an unparalleled vantage point to take in the breathtaking panorama of Yancheng Ruins’ three cities and three rivers, allowing them to truly experience the commanding presence and strategic brilliance of a masterful commander. As the first domestically developed amusement attraction in China boasting independent intellectual property rights, this rotating and revolving aerial viewing platform provides visitors with an unforgettable perspective of one of China’s most iconic historical sites.

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  Coming to the Chunqiu Yan City, what impressed me most was the majestic, towering statue of Confucius, perfectly situated atop the natural contours of the hill—flanked on either side by two other iconic figures of Confucianism, Mencius and Xunzi. The awe-inspiring presence of these three luminaries seems to invite modern visitors to step onto a "bamboo scroll" laid out on the ground, where they can savor the timeless wisdom of the *Analects* and reflect on the harmonious society envisioned by Confucius and his disciples—a world rooted in benevolence and righteousness.

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  Passing through the Garden of the Hundred Schools, you arrive at the bustling marketplace street, where people come and go in constant motion. Many staff members dressed in costumes reminiscent of the Spring and Autumn period are there to guide you into the everyday lives of ordinary ancient citizens, allowing you to experience the vibrant local ethnic customs as well as the diverse and colorful facets of marketplace culture and its myriad trades.

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  After this rare and rejuvenating mental getaway, employees were brimming with enthusiasm, feeling joyful and thoroughly relaxed. Colleagues supported and looked out for one another, creating more opportunities for open communication and strengthening the bonds between them, ultimately fostering a sense of unity and harmony within the team. Upon returning from the trip, everyone shared their fascinating experiences and heartfelt impressions, inspiring each other to tackle their daily tasks with renewed vigor and boundless energy—ready to continue contributing meaningfully to the company’s ongoing growth and success.

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