Huagan Rock Forest National Geopark

Huagan Rock Forest National Geopark

Huagan Rock Forest National Geopark is a national geopark.

Huagan Rock Forest National Geopark, situated at the northern foot of the Lesser Khingan Mountains in Yichun, Heilongjiang, is currently China’s most comprehensive, typical, and richly shaped geological site of Indosinian-period granite rock forests. Geological relics are landforms formed and preserved by internal and external geological forces during the geological period.

This granite rock forest scenic area is located in Tangwanghe District of Yichun City, known as the "hometown of Korean pine" in China. It is the third national geopark officially approved in Heilongjiang Province after Wudalianchi and Jiayin Dinosaur National Geoparks. The massive granite base of Yichun Huagan Rock Forest National Geopark was formed during the Indosinian movement 200 million years ago and later developed into its present geomorphological landscape through the Yanshan and Himalayan movements.

The park was established in January 2004 with approval from the Ministry of Land and Resources. The Rock Forest National Geopark is located at the northern foot of the Lesser Khingan Mountains in Tangwanghe District and is currently the only site in China where the most complete range of Indosinian-period granite rock forest geological relics can be found. It not only features well-preserved geological landscapes but also boasts a diverse array of flora and fauna, as well as a primitive and pristine natural ecological environment. It holds significant value for conservation, development, scientific research, education, and tourism, making it a treasured gift from nature to humanity.

Scenic Area Address: Northern foothills of the Lesser Khingan Mountains, Tangwanghe District, Yichun City, Heilongjiang Province, China

Transportation by Bus: Take bus routes 65 or 76 in Tangwanghe to reach the site.

Self-Drive Route: Starting from Yichun, enter S204 and drive 106.1 km, then turn left onto Yanhe Road and drive 4.1 km, turn left again and drive 3.1 km, then turn left and drive 7.9 km to arrive.