Hualin Wanshougu (Valley of Ten Thousand Beasts)

和政县桦林万兽谷景区

Gansu, Linxia·37.4418°N, 101.5442°E

Ticket Price

Peak season CNY 100, off-season CNY 60

Duration

3-4 hours

About Hualin Wanshougu (Valley of Ten Thousand Beasts)

A geological valley in Hualin, Hezheng County, Gansu, named for the Pleistocene mammal fossils that make the region famous. Fossil displays and beast-themed exhibits combine with scenic forest trails and valley viewpoints.

Highlights

• Geo-valley in Hualin, Hezheng with fossil sites and beast-themed exhibits. • Ties to the area's famous Pleistocene mammal fossils. • Forest and science combo.

Suggested Route

Fossil exhibition - valley trail - viewpoint; allow 2 h.

Food & Lodging

Stay in Hezheng; local food.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, exhibition and boardwalks.

Travel Tips

Wear layers as mountain weather can change quickly. Photography is best in golden hour.

📅 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

08:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00)

Getting There

No metro nearby; in Hezheng County, Linxia (part of Hezheng Paleo-fossil tourism zone); nearest HSR: Lanzhou West Railway Station (Lanxin HSR), ~105 km; nearest airport: Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW), ~115 km.

Reservation

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Ticket Price

Peak season CNY 100 (≈ $14), off-season CNY 60 (≈ $8.3)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

和政县桦林万兽谷景区

37.4418, 101.5442

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