Taohe Stone Culture Expo Park

临洮县洮河石文化博览园景区

Gansu, Dingxi·37.4569°N, 101.5593°E

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)

Duration

3-4 hours

About Taohe Stone Culture Expo Park

An expo park in Lintao County celebrating the stones of the Tao River, including the famous Tao inkstones prized by Chinese scholars. Exhibitions, a stone garden and carving demonstrations reveal a local craft tradition.

Highlights

• Park devoted to Tao River stones and Tao ink stones (famous scholastic inkstones). • Exhibitions, a stone garden and carving demonstrations. • Hands-on stone-art culture.

Suggested Route

Exhibition hall - stone garden - carving demo; allow 1-2 h.

Food & Lodging

Stay in Lintao; local food.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, gallery and a souvenir shop.

Travel Tips

Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring water and sun protection in summer. Check weather conditions before visiting.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: May-October

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

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Opening Hours

08:30-17:30

Getting There

No metro nearby; in Lintao County, Dingxi; nearest HSR: Lanzhou West Railway Station (Lanxin HSR), ~80 km; nearest airport: Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW), ~90 km.

Reservation

Reservation policy unclear; advise booking ahead via official platform.

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (≈ $8.3) (peak season), CNY 40 (≈ $5.6) (off-season)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

临洮县洮河石文化博览园景区

37.4569, 101.5593

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