Jilin Changchun Tiandingshan town installation diary

2023.8.13                                  Changchun                                  Cloudy                                                            Installation diary 4

In contemporary society, the pressures of urbanized living weigh on all. The daily cycle of commuting between work and home has become ingrained, driving many young people to yearn for freer, more fulfilling lifestyles — fueling tourism's rise as a cultural phenomenon. Recent holiday seasons have seen popular destinations overwhelmed, whether Beijing's iconic Great Wall or Shenyang's bustling commercial districts, where suffocating crowds transform landmarks into endurance tests. This collective pursuit of tranquility has made pastoral tourism towns emerge as sanctuaries. These towns showcase regional uniqueness: some nestled in mountain-water landscapes become eco-retreats; others preserving centuries-old architecture transform into historical enclaves; those integrated with urban centers evolve into commercial hubs. Today's destination embodies the first category — Changchun's Tiandingshan Town, harmoniously blended with its natural surroundings.

Tiandingshan Town, a national 4A-level tourist attraction, is built into the mountains and along the waterways, leveraging its unique geographical advantages and ice-snow resources. The park was constructed without altering the original topography or damaging native vegetation. Spanning 1.38 million square meters with 142 ice structures and snow sculptures, it qualifies as a world-class ice and snow theme park in terms of snow volume. The park ingeniously incorporates Changchun’s automotive and cinematic heritage. Benefiting from the composite insulation materials embedded in the walls and triple-layer insulating glass of our space capsule homes, the structures achieve exceptional cold resistance. Equipped with floor heating, they provide ideal winter accommodations for experiencing ice architecture and snow artistry.

Should the ice architecture and snow sculptures leave you wanting more, Tiandingshan Ski Resort awaits your exploration. The space capsule homes provide ample storage for ski equipment. Bring your gear, carve through powder-packed slopes, then return to gradually regain warmth through the radiant floor heating. Resting in these dwellings amidst Tiandingshan Town's tranquility truly embodies the ultimate winter retreat experience.