We visited a
The Chinese Cultural Center while we were in Des Moines earlier this month. We were told that this is part of Des Moines's plan for the Riverfront Gardens. After it was designed and the fundraising was completed, a group from China actually came over and assembled it. This is really meant for warmer weather visiting. I think there are fountains and flowers etc...but the weather was cold and rainy so we didn't stay long. I would like to visit again in the spring/summer/fall as I'm sure it would be really pretty...and warmer.
It was magnificent to look at.
Looking toward the Character Building Stones.
Walking toward the Pagoda.
Looking toward the Circle of Diversity from the street.
The Circle of Diversity. On each granite block is an animal from the Chinese Zodiac.
Looking toward the pagoda. We had a hard time getting Chip to leave. He loves all things Chinese.
It is an odd thing to find along the Des Moines river but it is also quite an experience to visit.
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