Xi'an Expo 2011
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expo2011.cn
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Updated: 2011-03-29
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3.European Avenue
 Design theme: The design is based on the extraction of traditional European royal horticultural styles (such as geometrical-pattern landscape planning) with the combination of typical planning characteristics (the combination of axes, square, obelisk, oblique and linear blocks; typical urban texture like foundation, harbor, and inside courtyard) of European urban residences as well as countries and towns. The mixed and matched traditional architectural symbols render an intimate effect and create a group of town buildings featuring typical European characteristics. Visitors will not only dine, rest, and be entertained here but also personally experience the exotic flavor of Europe. Design highlights: 1)Building 1 of the European Avenue lies across the street from Building 3. Do you think of a castle when you see chimneys, round towers, and a bell tower? In addition, the Mermaid Sculpture in the far distance adds rich fairy tale flavor to the bank of the lake. The water-fronted platform near the bank is the best position to admire the overall view of the garden. Standing here, you can see the distant Wishing Pool, obelisk, and cascading fountain. Moreover, behind the building you can have a panoramic view of all gardens surrounded by green shrubbery. 2)Building 3 of the European Avenue is adjacent to the water bank. Two buildings are connected through the outdoor veranda. Colorful flower beds decorate the front and back yards. The Chinese restaurant lies in front of the veranda while the western-style pastry and coffee house in back of it. You can gaze at various distant gardens from the veranda. Words such as peaceful and delicious are inadequate to describe the feeling you’ll have. 3)Music Fountain Square is the main road connecting the Chinese gardens with the international gardens. Its classical ornaments match the surrounding buildings very well. Like a spirit, the fountain in the square center dances up and down in time with the music. 4)The Wishing Pool or Happiness Fountain is one of the buildings which gives you a glimpse of exotic flavors. The trimmed hedges and vivid stone sculptures combine perfectly. When the night falls, the fountain will present another amazing scene against the lights and yellow sky.
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