Oil tank park injects new vitality into cultural tourism economy in E China’s Wenzhou
2026-06-28 13:39 Xinhua

This photo taken on June 26, 2026 shows a sunset view by the sea at the Banping Island Oil Tank Park in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province.
The oil tank park opened here recently, transformed from an oil depot with a history of several decades. In the park, one of two tanks has been converted into a trendy cafe, while the other tank has been developed into an island-themed cultural and creative space showcasing local specialty cultural products. Equipped with supporting facilities including convenience stores, restaurants, a waterfall viewing area, a camping zone, electric vehicle charging stations, and rest stops, the oil tank park injects new vitality into the local cultural tourism economy. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

A tourist takes photos of a sunset view by the sea at the Banping Island Oil Tank Park in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 26, 2026.
The oil tank park opened here recently, transformed from an oil depot with a history of several decades. In the park, one of two tanks has been converted into a trendy cafe, while the other tank has been developed into an island-themed cultural and creative space showcasing local specialty cultural products. Equipped with supporting facilities including convenience stores, restaurants, a waterfall viewing area, a camping zone, electric vehicle charging stations, and rest stops, the oil tank park injects new vitality into the local cultural tourism economy. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)



