Petrified Wood National Geopark

Petrified Wood National Geopark

The Petrified Wood National Geopark is a national AAA-level tourist attraction, a national geopark, a science education base, and a patriotic education base.

Destination Introduction

The Petrified Wood National Geopark is situated in the Yanshan Mountain range within Yanqing, Beijing’s “Summer Capital,” on both sides of the Bai River, within the Cangmi Ancient Road tourist loop. It lies 100 kilometers from downtown Beijing and 30 kilometers from Yanqing County. With outstanding ecological conditions, rich geological relics, picturesque scenery, a beautiful environment, a pleasant climate, and simple local customs, as well as convenient transportation, the area provides ideal conditions for the establishment of a geopark. It is the only geopark in China themed around petrified wood.

The park stretches 26 kilometers from east to west and 8 kilometers from north to south, covering a total area of 226 square kilometers. It includes 5 scenic areas and 25 attractions. It is a national-level geopark that combines sightseeing, leisure vacationing, geoscience research, and science education, featuring beautiful scenery and a unique style.

Address: Eastern End of Petrified Wood Road, Qianjiadian Town, Yanqing District, Beijing

Recommended Visiting Time: 2–3 hours

Opening Hours:

Monday–Sunday: 8:30–16:30

Ticket Information:

Gate Price: 30.0 RMB

Qianjiadian Town: Qianjiadian Town is located in the eastern mountainous area of Yanqing County, 60 kilometers from the county seat and 130 kilometers from downtown Beijing. The town covers an area of 371 square kilometers, accounting for 1/6 of Yanqing County’s total area. Its ecological forest spans 476,000 mu, making up 1/4 of Yanqing’s total ecological forest area. It is one of the most remote and largest mountain towns in Yanqing and even in Beijing. To the east, it borders Huairou County; to the north, it neighbors Hebei Province (Chicheng County); and to the southwest and southeast, it connects with Xiangying, Liubinqiao, and Zhenzhuquan townships. The Luan-Chi, Huaqian, and Huasha highways run through the town, forming a loop, which ensures convenient transportation. It ranks first among the city’s best self-driving routes... More details about Qianjiadian Town++