The Paleozoological Fossil Museum is located in the north of Hezheng County, Linxia. It is a rare professional museum in China with the theme of ancient vertebrate fossils. It houses thousands of fossils of extinct ancient animals, including the three-toed horse and Hezheng sheep, which are unique in China. You can learn a lot about ancient knowledge and animals here, which is worth visiting. The museum is currently divided into two halls, Phase I and Phase II. Phase I is a traditional exhibition hall, which uses fossils combined with text and pictures to introduce the types and living conditions of ancient animals. Phase II is more modern, with rockery, water, trees, etc., to restore the living environment of ancient animals. There are also multimedia displays, human-computer interaction games, etc. in the hall, which are very interesting to visit and very suitable for bringing children to learn knowledge.

Hezheng · 1.8 km from downtown

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Fattai Mountain Scenic Area

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3.7/5

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Fatai Mountain Scenic Area is a full-region four-season cultural and sports tourism destination that integrates food, accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, shopping and entertainment. The Attraction is rich in tourism resources and has a strong comprehensive experience. At present, it has formed experiential tourism projects such as skiing, high-altitude rafting, 5D glass suspension bridge, mysterious shouting spring, ancient impressions, large-scale performances, Fatai night view, jungle zip line, agricultural sightseeing, and flower expo.

Hezheng · 19.2 km from downtown

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Songmingyan National Forest Park

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4.2/5

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Songmingyan Attraction is located in the southern part of Hezheng County, Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, 146 kilometers from Lanzhou City and 65 kilometers from Linxia City. The Attraction has steep and beautiful mountains, dense trees and flowing water. Flowers bloom in spring and summer every year, and red leaves are colorful in autumn. The natural scenery is very beautiful. There is a temple built in the Ming Dynasty in the mountains, where you can visit the ancients and pray for blessings. There is an open lawn at the foot of the mountain, which is suitable for picnics and relaxation. In addition, there are horseback riding, boating, zip lines and other entertainment activities here, which are rich in content and a good place to play Souvenir Lanzhou. Visitors buy tickets at the mountain gate to enter the Attraction. It is about 3 kilometers from the ticket office to the foot of the mountain. You can walk there or take the shuttle bus, which costs 10 yuan per person. In addition, you can also start horseback riding from here. Horseback riding usually takes you to the mountain, and the price is about 100 yuan. At the foot of the mountain, there is a lawn, which is very suitable for picnics and relaxation. You can also go boating in the lake next to the lawn. After passing the lawn, you can climb the mountain to enjoy the scenery. There are many trees and steep mountains on the mountain. When you reach the top of the mountain, you can see the Jade Emperor Pavilion, Bodhisattva Hall, Notre Dame Palace, Dugang Temple and other temples built in the Ming Dynasty. They are simple and magnificent, and you can worship Buddha and pray here.

Hezheng · 21.8 km from downtown

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Songmingyan International Ski Resort

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4.5/5

41 reviews

Songmingyan International Ski Resort is located in Songmingyan National Scenic Area, Hezheng County, Gansu Province. It is a resort that operates in all seasons, integrating winter/spring activities with summer/fall activities. It is a comprehensive resort with ski field, conference facility, performances, 9DVR Virtual Experience Center, ski school, road trip camp sites, fitness club, etc. It is a location in West China that is definitely worth a visit!

Hezheng · 18.6 km from downtown

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No. 17 of Night Attractions in Gansu

Bafang Shisanxiang

5.1

4.7/5

74 reviews

Bafang Shisanxiang is a historic Hui ethnic district preserved in the old town of Linxia. In ancient times, people established religious quarters around eight mosques, gradually forming a settlement pattern of "living around the mosque and trading around the quarter." "Bafang" (Eight Quarters) thus became the synonym for the Hui residential area in Hezhou. With its blue-brick alleys, brick-carved gate towers, and bustling daily life intertwined, walking inside feels like unfolding a long scroll of life in an old Northwest city. On the wall of Dagaxa Lane, there is a large brick carving titled "Panoramic View of Bafang Shisanxiang" that captures the entire district. The Dagongguan old residence restores the old scenes of Bafang families drinking Gaiwan tea, receiving guests, and the historical scenes of the Tea Horse Road trade and merchant caravans. In the Handicraft Museum, you can see intangible cultural heritage crafts such as carved gourds, copper fire pots, Hezhou clay sculptures, and egg carvings. The "Dragon and Phoenix" brick-carved screen wall in front of the Beixiang Mosque, dating back to the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty, is also worth stopping to admire. Themed alleys like Hezhou Suyuan Lane, Silk Road Hui Merchant Lane, and Tongqu Lane, as well as the Gaiwan Tea Square and the Hongshui River area, are all perfect for strolling and exploring at a leisurely pace. If you get tired of walking, why not sit down for some "Gua Wanzis" (tea scraping)? Learn from the locals how to use the lid to scrape the tea leaves, then blow and sip a cup of Gaiwan tea, paired with Youguoguo (fried dough) and Sanzi (fried dough twists). In Bafang Weidao Lane, you can also find local snacks such as beef offal soup, sugar oil cakes, Liangpi (cold skin noodles), and sweet wheat.

Linxia · 22.5 km from Hezheng

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2026 Global 100 - Best Things to Do

Jiuzhaigou National Park

9.7

4.8/5

67.6k reviews

Jiuzhaigou National Park features towering snow-capped peaks, lush forests, and stunningly colorful pools and shoals. Crystal-clear streams meander through the forests and shoals, complemented by traditional Tibetan wooden houses, prayer flags, and the unique traditional customs of the Tibetan and Qiang ethnic groups, earning it the name "beautiful fairy-tale world." Jiuzhaigou National Park is shaped like a "Y" and consists of three valleys—Shuzheng Valley, Rize Valley, and Zechawa Valley—with a total length of over 60 km. Fall is the golden season for sightseeing, as the mountain forests gradually shift in color from emerald green to golden yellow and then to fiery red, contrasting beautifully with the azure lakes and presenting an unforgettable picture.

China · Jiuzhaigou

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Zhuzigou Scenic Area

4.6

4.5/5

8 reviews

Zhuzigou Scenic Area is located in Bazigou Village, Minglu Township, Kangle, 130 km from Lanzhou, and is backed by Taizi Mountain. With an altitude of over 2,300 m, unique topography and landforms, and rich plant resources, it boasts a forest and grassland coverage rate of 95%. The average summer temperature is no more than 23°C, offering a cool and pleasant climate. It has attracted a large number of self-driving tourists over the past three years. Linxia Prefecture Hehuang Culture Tourism Investment Development Group is carrying out protective development of the Zhuzigou natural scenic area. The planning and design takes cattle culture as its theme and leisure experience as its core, creating a modern rural tourism area that integrates ecological agriculture, leisure sightseeing, experience, and entertainment.

Kangle · 25.1 km from Hezheng

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Erziwaliang Scenic Area

3.9

5.0/5

5 reviews

Erziwaliang Scenic Area is located in Linxia County, Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, in the core section of the Taizishan Tourism Corridor. It is a mountain scenic area known for its alpine meadows, snow-capped mountain views, sea of clouds, and scenic experiences. The area is named "Waliang" because its terrain resembles a mountain ridge; "Wa" in Northwest dialect place names often refers to a mountain ridge. Local legends also include Kuafu chasing the sun and the story of Kuafu's ears turning into mountains, adding a strong folk flavor to the scenic area. From a high vantage point, the mountains present a panorama of extending ridges, spreading meadows, and swirling clouds. In autumn, one can see snow-capped peaks, colorful mountainsides, and interwoven forests and grasslands. Summers here are particularly cool, with grasslands, slopes, and distant mountains complementing each other. Stopping at the viewing platforms, along the mountain ridge trails, and on the tourism corridor, one can enjoy distant views of the main peak of Taizishan, the snow line, meadows, and canyons. Due to the high altitude, the weather changes rapidly; clouds, sunlight, and shadows constantly alter the contours of the mountains, creating a unique atmosphere.

Linxia County · 21.3 km from Hezheng

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No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Ningxia

Shapotou Scenic Area

8.3

4.8/5

39.1k reviews

The scenic spot is located 16 kilometers west of Zhongwei City, Ningxia, on the southeastern edge of the Tengger Desert. The scenic spot has successively won honors such as "the first batch of national 5A-level tourist attractions", "the top 500 global environmental protection units", and "the first batch of national tourism standardization demonstration units". The three major cultural elements of the scenic area include the "Yellow River Culture" based on the intangible cultural heritage sheepskin rafts, the "Desert Culture" based on straw grids and Desert Legend Park, and the "Starry Sky Culture" based on the Desert Star Hotel. The tourism resources of these three elements have created a unique and magnificent landscape of "sunset over the long river and starry sky in the desert". The "six major ways to play" are highly praised and loved by tourists. Among them, the Yellow River projects include sheepskin rafting, Huangtengda, Yellow River speedboat, drift boat, passionate sandboarding and high-altitude bungee jumping, etc. The desert projects include Desert Camel, Desert Flying (Stepping into the Blue Clouds), and Sand Sea. Surfing, etc., starry sky projects include stargazing lectures, meteor feasts, sand therapy experiences, star cakes and other special products. In addition, there are also privately customized products for hiking, desert expansion, and educational and entertaining study experiences. The scenic area not only has diverse cultural elements and fun project experiences, but also multi-level accommodation experiences waiting for you: the butler-style Diamond Hotel, the quiet Desert Star Hotel for stargazing, the quiet Yellow River Courtyard in the bustling city, and finally the economical and affordable business-style Tourist Service Center Hotel and other differentiated tourist accommodations for you to choose from.

China · Zhongwei

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No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Gansu

Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park

8.1

4.5/5

3.7k reviews

Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park is a key cultural tourism project in Gansu Province and a comprehensive cultural tourism initiative prioritized by the Lanzhou Municipal Committee and Government. Located by the Yellow River, the park is just 13 km from downtown Lanzhou and 30 km from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport, making it one of the closest Danxia landform clusters to a major urban center in China. With a total planned area of 400 sq km and a core visiting area of 25 sq km in its first phase, it ranks among the largest discovered landscapes of its kind in the country. The park primarily features red mountain bay formations, along with spectacular Danxia cliffs, isolated peaks, secluded valleys, narrow gorges, and balancing rocks. Its colorful mountains set against winding waterways create a masterpiece of Danxia landform scenery. The attraction features seven viewing platforms showcasing the Danxia landforms: Silk Road Glow, Silk Road Eagle, Flying Apsaras Exploration, Nine-Colored Danxia, Danxia Reflecting Sky, Emerald Peaks Rippling Sky, and Danxia Summit Scenic View. It also includes the Ancient Silk Road Gateway, Shajing Tribe Cultural Square, Desert Bells Scenic Boulevard, and a 2,550m Danxia boardwalk viewing area. As a key cultural tourism project in the province, Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park adheres to the principles of "ecological protection, green development, preserving original features, and moderate development." Leveraging Lanzhou's unique resource advantages and focusing on the domestic tourism market, it aims to cultivate new growth drivers for Lanzhou's cultural tourism industry and establish a new highland for cultural tourism in the city.

Yongdeng · 96 km from Hezheng

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_We***90November 15, 2026

5.0

The scenery is breathtaking. Thank you to the scenic area for its diligent maintenance and the continuous operation of the environmental shuttle buses. I only hope that visitors will not only take photos and check in, but also stop to quietly appreciate the beauty and spend some time with it.

Jiuzhaigou National Park

不安分的人呀December 12, 2022

5.0

Zhuzigou in Luming Township, Kangle, Linxia is part of the Taizi Mountain series and is a great place to escape the summer heat. There is a gully sandwiched between two mountains. On one side is a meadow like a green carpet, on the other side is a pine forest, with a small river in the middle. You can camp and ride horses deep in the scenic area. It is truly a Feng Shui treasure land.

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【景色】景色很美，离市区大概三十公里左右，最好是自驾游，景区目前是免费的，景区都很多火锅🍲套餐，有双人餐，六人餐，很方便，营地特色1. 帐篷家营地官方打造的“耳子屲梁帐篷家”项目已建成投用，提供配套成熟的露营平台、水电、卫生间及淋浴设施，可自带帐篷也可租用营地帐篷。2. 星空体验高海拔与低光污染让夜晚星空格外璀璨。部分帐篷或星空房配有透明顶棚，躺在床上即可观星。

Erziwaliang Scenic Area

111***30November 14, 2026

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It's a nice, very relaxing trip. The boatman sings folk songs and explains how to make sheepskin rafts. You can enjoy the scenery of the Yellow River and the sandy slopes along the way. It takes about 25 minutes. If you're not leaving the Yellow River area, you can take a speedboat back at the destination.

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green_glassNovember 14, 2026

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The shuttle bus to Shuimo Danxia is so convenient! The half-day tour is perfectly timed, allowing enough time to explore the scenic area without missing a visit to the Gansu Provincial Museum in the afternoon. The price is reasonable, and I've recommended it to my friends.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the must-do things in Hezheng?

Don't miss these attractions in Hezheng: Hezheng Paleozoological Museum, Fattai Mountain Scenic Area, and Songmingyan National Forest Park. If you like Culture & history, try [Private charter] Liujiaxia 1-day tour + Bingling Cave-Temple Complex + Huangtao viewing platform + Liujiaxia Bridge. If you enjoy Day tours, try Gannan (private charter) 1-day tour [Labrang Monastery + Sangke Grassland + Ganga Secret Scenic Spot + genuine pure fun].

What are the recommended tours and excursions in Hezheng?

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Gannan (private charter) 1-day tour [Labrang Monastery + Sangke Grassland + Ganga Secret Scenic Spot + genuine pure fun], One-Day Group Tour from Lanzhou: Ink Danxia, Liujiaxia, and Bingling Cave-Temple, and Lanzhou ink danxia half-day tour 'small group of up to 8 people for genuine fun, door-to-door pickup, optional time slot'. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

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