Top 10 most beautiful geological parks in China

By Lu Na
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  Wudalianchi Geological Park in Heilongjiang (五大连池)

Wudalianchi Geological Park in Heilongjiang [Photo / China.org.cn]

Located in Heilongjiang Province, Wudalianchi Geological Park covers an area of 1,060 square kilometers and features extensive volcanic geologic landforms.

Wudalianchi has many mineral springs; including North Spring, South Spring, New South Spring, South Bathing Spring and Fanhua (Seething Waves) Spring. The South Bathing Spring is famous for its reeds, lotuses and tranquil environment. It is also home to many kinds of fish.

The Wudalianshan National Forest Park boasts the world's most well preserved, concentrated and complete volcanic landforms. With its vast array of common and typical volcanic landforms, Wudalianshan hold the reputation of being a "National Volcanic Museum" and an "Open Textbook on Volcanoes."

Travel Tips:

Admission: Heilong Mountain: 80 Yuan

South Medical Spring: 20 Yuan

North Medical Spring: 30 Yuan

Underground Ice River: 80 Yuan

Crystal Palace: 30 Yuan

Longmen Stone Village: 40 Yuan

Double Longan: 10 Yuan

Warm Lake: 80 Yuan

Museum: 10 Yuan

Getting There:

1. By Bus: There are regular tourism buses from Harbin (Longyun), Daqing and Qiqihar to Wudalianchi Geopark everyday.

2. By Railway: Take the train from Harbin to Beian Station, from Beian take the regular tourism buses.

2. By Car: From Harbin, travel along 202 National Highway towards Beian and then turn towards North No.5 Road and arrive at Wudalianchi Scenic Zone via Wudalianchi City.

Website:http://english.wdlc.com.cn/yyweb/index.asp

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