Home/China Attractions/Gansu/Zecha Stone Forest
Zecha Stone Forest
4A Tourism Area

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

View on interactive map →
View Trip →
Book Tickets & Tours

Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

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

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

External booking links. Prices may vary.

Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only link to platforms travelers actually use.

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

AmapApple MapsGoogle Maps

Tip: Google Maps may be inaccurate in China — use Amap for navigation.

Nearby Attractions