Wonderful Tide, by Filin Gueorgui from Italy. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Zeng, who lead the whole preparation work of the event, also says they have been preparing since one year. "Every piece of sculpture must pass at least four rounds of selections before it finally comes here," he says. "Our experts spend days studying one piece and discussing fiercely before voting."

A whole of 644 artists from 49 countries and regions submitted 1,299 works in all to the organizers, from which six were selected for awards. Most of the other works have been put in the park for exhibition and for all tourists to touch. "We hope the tourists could feel the art of sculpture from the exhibition," says Zeng.