Hezheng Paleozoological Museum

和政县古动物化石博物馆

Gansu, Linxia·37.4078°N, 101.6302°E

Ticket Price

CNY 50, students CNY 25, free on specific days

Duration

Half day

About Hezheng Paleozoological Museum

A world-class museum in Hezheng County, Gansu, showcasing Late-Cenozoic fossils unearthed across the Linxia region, from giant rhinos to shovel-tusked elephants. Themed halls make this one of China's most remarkable paleontology collections.

Highlights

• World-class museum of Late-Cenozoic fossils (giant rhinos, shovel-tusked elephants). • Three themed halls; free admission. • A top paleontology collection.

Suggested Route

Hall 1 (Linxia geology) - Hall 2 (life evolution) - Hall 3 (Hezheng fossils); allow 2 h.

Food & Lodging

Stay in Hezheng town; local food nearby.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, free entry, audio guide and a souvenir shop.

Travel Tips

Book free tickets in advance via WeChat mini-program. Bring passport for entry. No-flash photography.

📅 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

09:00-17:00 (closed Mondays, except holidays; last entry 16:00)

Getting There

No metro nearby; in Hezheng County, Linxia (Yingbin Rd); nearest HSR: Lanzhou West Railway Station (Lanxin HSR), ~100 km; nearest airport: Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW), ~110 km.

Reservation

Free admission; timed real-name reservation via official WeChat mini-program required (open 09:00-17:00).

Ticket Price

CNY 50 (≈ $7.0), students CNY 25 (≈ $3.5), free on specific days

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

和政县古动物化石博物馆

37.4078, 101.6302

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