Jiayin Dinosaur National Geopark, A Prehistoric Journey into the World of Dinosaurs

9 kilometers west of Jia Yin County in the northern part of Xiaoxing'anling, Yichun City, Heilongjiang Province

Various types of dinosaur sculptures inside

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Introduction

Shenzhou Dinosaur National Geopark is located on the right bank of Heilongjiang River, about 9 kilometers west of Jiayin County. It is called "Dragon Bone Mountain" because it has preserved a large number of dinosaur fossils, and it is the earliest place in China where dinosaur fossils were excavated. The park preserves many fossils from the Late Cretaceous period, including dinosaurs, gastropods, fish, insects, turtles and plants, and these fossils are well-preserved and provide important evidence for the study of Late Cretaceous paleogeography and paleoclimate. The park is also known as a natural Late Cretaceous geological museum. Surrounded by Three Rivers and built along the river, the park boasts magnificent gorges and peaks and beautiful scenery of dense forests. The park has many attractions, including the Shenzhou Dinosaur Museum and the Dinosaur Fossil Excavation Section, and is an excellent tourist destination.

Address

9 kilometers west of Jia Yin County in the northern part of Xiaoxing'anling, Yichun City, Heilongjiang Province

Opening hours

08:00-17:00 (all day)
last entry time: 16:30 (January 1-December 31, Monday-Sunday)

Transportation

Yichun Highway Passenger Transport Terminal has direct buses to Jiayin County, with departure times of 7:10, 8:40, 13:30, 15:45, and 17:20, and a ticket price of 56 yuan. Wuying Bus Station and Tangwanghe Bus Station also have buses to and from Jiayin.

Phone 0458-2626567;0458-2625005