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5A Tourism Area

Designated 2018

Ashatu Stone Forest

赤峰市阿斯哈图石林景区

Inner Mongolia, ChifengDesignated 2018·40.7028°N, 112.0111°E

Ticket Price

CNY 140 (scenic shuttle CNY 20 extra)

Duration

3 to 5 hours

Designated

2018

About Ashatu Stone Forest

A UNESCO Global Geopark of granite pillars and mushroom-shaped rocks sculpted by ancient glaciation on an alpine grassland. Boardwalk trails thread between the strange stone towers of Inner Mongolia's Hexigten Banner.

Highlights

A rare granite stone forest (UNESCO Global Geopark) shaped by glaciation; highlights include mushroom-shaped rock pillars, the 'Fortress' and 'Nine-Dragon' groups, and the alpine grassland setting.

Suggested Route

Take the shuttle to the four viewing areas, walk the boardwalks among the rocks; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Try Mongolian mutton and milk tea; stay in Hexigten (Keshiketeng) or Chifeng.

Facilities

Shuttle buses, boardwalks, restrooms; flat boardwalks, accessible. Signage Chinese (unverified).

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June to September (warm season) or winter for snow activities

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

Peak season (Jun-Oct): 7:00-17:00; Off-season: closed or limited access.

Getting There

Located in Hexigten Banner (Keshiketeng), ~370 km from Chifeng city; drive via Jingpeng then ~150 km; nearest airport: Chifeng Yulong (~370 km by road).

Reservation

Advance online reservation via official platform recommended; on-site tickets available.

Ticket Price

CNY 140 (≈ $19) (scenic shuttle CNY 20 (≈ $2.8) extra)

Address

Neimenggu Autonomous Region Chifeng City Keshenketengqibayanchagansumu

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

赤峰市阿斯哈图石林景区

内蒙古自治区赤峰市克什克腾旗巴彦查干苏木

Neimenggu Autonomous Region Chifeng City Keshenketengqibayanchagansumu

40.7028, 112.0111

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