Liujiaxia Dinosaur National Geopark

永靖县刘家峡恐龙国家地质公园景区

Gansu, Linxia·37.3452°N, 101.5676°E

Ticket Price

Free admission

Duration

4-6 hours

About Liujiaxia Dinosaur National Geopark

A national geopark in Yongjing County preserving an enormous Cretaceous dinosaur trackway, including some of the world's largest footprints. Museum halls, a 5D cinema, and boardwalks bring the 'home of Chinese dinosaurs' to life.

Highlights

• Site of the world's largest dinosaur footprint (1.5 m long) and a major Cretaceous trackway. • Museum with 5D cinema and fossil halls. • 'Home of Chinese dinosaurs'.

Suggested Route

Museum - trackway protection hall - boardwalk over the prints; allow 2 h.

Food & Lodging

Stay in Yongjing (Taiji Island area); try Yellow River fish and local dishes.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, museum, boardwalks and guided tours.

Travel Tips

Buy tickets online for discounts. Arrive early on weekends. Bring snacks and water.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: May-October

🏮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.

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Opening Hours

09:00-21:00 (summer), 09:00-17:00 (winter)

Getting There

No metro nearby; ~54 km east of Lanzhou, in Yongjing County (north bank of Taiji Lake); self-drive via Lan-Yong Expressway; nearest HSR: Lanzhou West Railway Station, ~60 km; nearest airport: Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW), ~70 km.

Reservation

Timed online booking recommended via 'Wenlv Lüma' mini-program; on-site purchase also available (ticket ~¥40).

Ticket Price

Free admission

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

永靖县刘家峡恐龙国家地质公园景区

37.3452, 101.5676

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