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Huoshizhai National Geopark
4A Tourism Area

Huoshizhai National Geopark

火石寨国家地质公园

Ningxia, Guyuan·38.4566°N, 106.4168°E
Ticket Price
CNY 50, students CNY 25
Duration
2-3 hours

About Huoshizhai National Geopark

Huoshizhai National Geopark showcases vivid red Danxia sandstone peaks, gorges, and stone forests rising from the Loess Plateau. Cliff-side plank roads and a glass skywalk let visitors walk through the dramatic rock landscape near Xiji, Ningxia.

Highlights

• A vivid red (Danxia) sandstone landform with pinnacles and gorges. • Cliff plank roads, a glass skywalk, and a mountain lake. • Rare red stone-forest scenery on the Loess Plateau.

Suggested Route

Gate → Danxia trail → plank road → lake viewpoint; allow 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

Local Ningxia snacks at base; lodging in Xiji/Guyuan.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, and a cafe; steep paths limit wheelchairs.
Travel Tips

Hire a guide or audio tour for deeper understanding of the historical context.

📅 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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Opening Hours

09:00-17:00 (closed Mondays, except holidays)

Getting There

In Xiji, Guyuan, Ningxia; ~15 km north of Xiji town. No metro/HSR nearby.

Reservation

Advance booking recommended via official platform/OTA.

Ticket Price

CNY 50 (≈ $7.0), students CNY 25 (≈ $3.5)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
火石寨国家地质公园

38.4566, 106.4168

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