Handan Cishan Tribe, located on a sloped landscape plaza in front of Handan MixC One Mall and covering approximately 3200㎡, is a unique cultural-themed kids' playscape that blends cultural heritage with contemporary joy.

Project Overview:
The Cishan Tribe is a children's activity space themed around cultural heritage, deeply rooted in the cultural origins of Handan, a city with a 3100-year history. Inspired by the local 8000-year-old Neolithic Cishan culture—one of the cradles of Chinese civilization and an early site of agriculture and animal domestication—the design by XISUI integrates Handan's distinct historical symbols. It immerses children in an environment that reflects the lifestyle of the Cishan tribe 8000 years ago. Featuring installations reflecting primitive dwellings and cultural elements like round-topped wooden huts, domestic chickens, millet, and walnuts, the designers made extensive use of raw woods, wood-plastic composites, and stones, allowing children to feel as if they have traveled back to an ancient tribe while playing.

Key installations:
1. Egg-Hatching Chicken Installation: A multifunctional play structure combining slides, climbing nets, tunnels, and observation points. Inspired by a hen incubating eggs, it symbolizes nurturing and the rich heritage of Cishan culture. This not only represents "nurturing" but also signifies the uninterrupted history of Handan, a cultural city influenced by Cishan, for thousands of years. It also reflects the unique historical significance of Cishan as the earliest site of chicken domestication and breeding worldwide.

2. Millet Arch Sculpture: The entrance sculpture with specimen recognition and kaleidoscope functions, representing Cishan as the earliest site of millet cultivation.

3. Walnut Seat: A large seating area symbolizing the origin of walnuts in the Central Plains, incorporating fun elements like lying nets, photo spots, and seating for multiple people.

4. Running Tripod Bowl: The Tripod Bowl-themed installation allows children to experience the fun of spinning, running quickly, and challenging the centrifugal force of gravity. It also commemorates the pottery tripod bowls unearthed from the Cishan cultural site.

5. Tribal Wooden House: A structure featuring swings, climbing nets, hanging ropes, and a pavilion for resting, reflecting the architectural style of ancient Cishan dwellings, characterized by domed wooden structures.

Project Impact:
The project faced the challenge of engagingly integrating the historical narrative into the playscape, responding to local historical context while meeting the needs of contemporary commercial and parent-child activity. The design presents a concise and unified effect, maintaining the site's inclusiveness and the clear skyline.

More than just a leisure spot, Handan Cishan Tribe merges history with modernity, education with recreation. This free public outdoor space allows children to play, exercise, and learn about the region's history. By combining cultural features with various activities, it reimagines historical significance for modern communal enjoyment. The space is both educational and entertaining, enhancing the area's vitality and appeal. As a result, the Cishan Tribe serves as a landmark that harmoniously integrates with its surroundings, offering leisure and relaxation to both tourists and locals alike.