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Zecha Stone Forest
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Zecha Stone Forest

碌曲县则岔石林景区

Gansu, Gannan·36.2237°N, 103.7749°E
Ticket Price
CNY 60 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)
Duration
4-5 hours

About Zecha Stone Forest

A dramatic limestone stone forest rising inside an alpine gorge in Luqu County, Gansu. Canyons, rare wildlife, and striking rock pillars set against Tibetan-plateau scenery make for spectacular highland hiking.

Highlights

• Limestone stone forest in an alpine gorge of Luqu. • Zecha canyon, rare wildlife and Tibetan-plateau scenery. • Dramatic rock formations.

Suggested Route

Gorge - stone forest - cave; allow 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

Luqu town B&Bs; Tibetan food.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms 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.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

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• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

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Opening Hours

Open all day (ticket office 08:00-16:30)

Getting There

No metro nearby; in Luqu County, Gannan; nearest HSR: Lanzhou West Railway Station (Lanxin HSR), ~300 km; nearest airport: Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH), ~? (~120 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
碌曲县则岔石林景区

36.2237, 103.7749

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