In the last decade, China's cities have progressed rapidly, and so has the art of urban sculpture.  The following pieces are the top 10 urban sculptures in China.

No. 1 Changchun
A monument to pioneering spirit, the name means ‘to spring like the horse and take to the skies like the dragons.’ This sculpture is located in Changchun’s New and High-tech Development Zone (Gaoxinqu) in a local plaza. The sculpture measures 1.38m x 8m x 8m.

No. 2 Nanchang
This particular sculpture is located on the Shengli Lu walking street in Nanchang. The sculpture is named ''Ancient Well of Yuzhang (豫章)'' (Nanchang was known as Yuzhang during the Han Dynasty) and features a small boy playing and a woman washing clothes by the well – reflective of the cultural history of Nanchang.

No. 3 Qingdao
Located in the May Fourth Movement Memorial Square （五四广场） in Qingdao, this statue bears the name “May Breeze” and has a spiraling design to represent wind, and red colors to signify the anti-imperialist ideals and patriotic spirit embodied in the May Fourth Movement. This urban sculpture is quickly becoming an attractive landmark in fast developing Qingdao.

Getting There: Bus 317 to the Wusi Guangchang stop or buses 25, 26, 31, 202, 304, 316 or 318 to the Shizhengfu stop.

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Source: ifeng.com

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