Hezheng County Travel
Hezheng County, Gansu Province – Hometown of paleontological fossils and a destination for ecological tourism. Visit Songmingyan National Forest Park, explore the treasure trove of ancient animal fossils, and admire the magnificent scenery of Taizi Mountain. This 2-day 1-night itinerary combines ecological and cultural experiences.
2-Day 1-Night Ecological and Cultural Tour of Hezheng County
Explore ancient animal fossils, stroll through Songmingyan Forest, and climb Taizi Mountain for scenic views
Arrive in Hezheng County and visit Songmingyan National Forest Park. In the afternoon, visit the Ancient Animal Fossil Museum.
- Hezheng Hotel
- Songmingyan Resort
- County Business Hotels
- Handgrabbed Lamb
- Juema Pork
- Wild Mushroom Soup
- No touching exhibits in the museum
- Pay attention to fire prevention in the forest park
- Temperature difference in mountainous areas, bring outerwear
Climb Taizi Mountain for sightseeing in the morning. Free time in the afternoon to buy local specialties and end the trip.
- About 25 km from county seat to Taizi Mountain
- Recommended to go by chartered car
- Songmingyan: ¥50
- Fossil Museum: ¥40
- Taizi Mountain: ¥30
- Forest Hiking
- Fossil Science Popularization
- Mountain Climbing and Photography
Must-Try Foods in Hezheng County
Handgrabbed Lamb
A specialty food of Hezheng, made from high-quality local lamb cooked in traditional methods with original flavor, it is a top delicacy for receiving guests.
Juema Pork
A characteristic plateau ingredient, selected from free-range Juema pigs, with delicious and unique meat quality and rich nutrition.
Wild Mushroom Soup
Boiled with a variety of wild mushrooms endemic to the mountainous areas of Hezheng, the soup is delicious and has high nutritional value.
- Summer (June-August): Best for summer escape
- Autumn (September-October): Forests with colorful leaves
- Spring (April-May): Mountain flowers in full bloom
- Handgrabbed Lamb
- Juema Pork
- Wild Mushroom Soup
- Highland Barley Wine
- Tickets: About ¥120
- Accommodation: ¥100-180/night
- Catering: ¥50-70/day
- Experience Projects: About ¥50
- Total: ¥450-700
- What are the features of the Ancient Animal Fossil Museum? → Collects a large number of fossils such as Platybelodon and Hipparion
- Best season to visit Songmingyan? → Summer for summer escape, autumn for leaf viewing
- Difficulty level of climbing Taizi Mountain? → Moderate difficulty, requires certain physical strength
- What are the local specialties of Hezheng? → Replica of ancient fossils, Juema pork, dried wild mushrooms