The May 4th Square , also known as  Wusi Square, was built in 1997 to commemorate the significance of Qingdao City in the May Fourth Movement, an anti-imperialist and anti-feudal patriotic movement initiated by students in 1919. Covering an area of 10 hectares , May 4th Square faces the office building of the city government in the north and Fushan Bay in the south. Aiming to encourage people to be patriotic, the magnificent building has become landmark architecture of the city.

Along the central axis of May 4th Square, there lies the office building of the city government, concealed fountains, dot matrix fountains and a sculpture. There is also a vast evergreen lawn and many plants and flowers dotted around here and there. Set against the imposing sculpture and beautiful natural scenery, the square presents a splendid view of decency and prosperity.

The symbolizing building of May 4th Square is a majestic sculpture which is 30 meters  high and has a maximal diameter of 27 meters . The shape of a swirling wind and the flaming color of the sculpture fully display the greatness of the May Fourth Movement and national power.

To the south of May 4th Square lies a grand aquatic fountain in Fushan Bay. It is 60 meters away from the seashore bank and the water columns can reach 100 meters  high. Such a spectacular fountain, the highest aquatic fountain of China,it is really worthy a visit. Visitors can  take Metro Line 2 or Line 3 to Wusi Guangchang (May 4th Square), or take Bus 317, 504, 601, G1, or Sightseeing Bus Line 11 to Wusi Guangchang.

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