The Palace of Marvelous Stones

The Palace of Marvelous Stones

The Palace of Marvelous Stones is located at the western end of Shengzhou City, Zhejiang Province, about 8 kilometers from the city center, in the golden triangle area between Shengzhou and Xinchang counties. It’s worth admiring how the owner of the Palace of Marvelous Stones has personally crafted the site with the spirit of the dragon. The core highlight of the attraction is the meticulous promotion of stone culture, gathering rare and precious stones from all over the country to showcase the beauty of China’s wondrous stones, making it a shining pearl of the orient in the world of stones. Most miraculously, there is a “naturally formed dragon-named stone,” considered an extremely rare treasure. The “Dragon Stone” coils with striking realism, full of charm and vividly lifelike, offering a 360-degree panoramic viewing experience—an extremely rare type of stone that is truly astounding. Its divine elegance and majestic form seem as if bestowed from the heavens. The wondrous dragon stone brings blessings upon us. This coiled dragon lies within the sacred grounds of the "Palace of Marvelous Stones," with its southeastern side connecting to the "Xinchang Grand Buddha Temple" and its western side linking to the "Hengdian World Studios" in Dongyang. It is said to bring blessings to humanity, national prosperity, and family harmony and success.

The Palace of Marvelous Stones, with its impressive grandeur and magnificent splendor, showcases the essence of the dragon both inside and outside its exhibition halls. It displays a diverse array of fascinating and uniquely styled stones, providing visitors with a refreshing and unique experience, making it a first-of-its-kind attraction in China.

The “rarely seen dragon-named stone” that rests within the Palace of Marvelous Stones is a shining pearl in the world of stones, located in the golden triangle area at the western end of Shengzhou City, Zhejiang Province. To its southeast is the “Xinchang Grand Buddha Temple,” and to its west is the “Hengdian World Studios” in Dongyang. Among the many stones in the Palace, one resembles a dragon, naturally formed and incredibly lifelike. After hundreds of millions of years of geological evolution, it finally came to rest in the main hall of the Palace of Marvelous Stones. The uniqueness of this dragon-named stone lies in its extreme rarity: according to a live broadcast by the Palace of Marvelous Stones, CCTV’s investigation into stone collections, and comments by Mr. Lu Heshou from Henan Television, the Dragon Stone was known in ancient times as a “feng shui stone.” This feng shui dragon-named stone is exceptionally rare—it can ward off evil, bring good fortune to families, ensure safety, promote family harmony and prosperity, and contribute to national flourishing.

The owner of the Palace of Marvelous Stones, Jin Rongxing, is a true farmer who serendipitously came upon this dragon-named stone and has since spared no effort in promoting stone culture. The design of the Palace of Marvelous Stones embodies the spirit and perseverance of the dragon. Though not very large, the palace is imposing and magnificent, exuding the essence of the dragon everywhere. It carries forward the spirit of the dragon, which has been cherished in Chinese culture for five thousand years, and celebrates the reverence for dragon culture across the land of China. Come to the Palace of Marvelous Stones to gather with talents from all over and experience the charm of the “rarely seen dragon-named stone.”

Directions: The Palace of Marvelous Stones

Address of the Palace of Marvelous Stones: No. 45, Jinyan Village, Ganlin Town, Shengzhou City, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province

Opening Hours: 08:00 – 18:00

Ticket Price: 38 RMB

Transportation: Take bus routes 1 or 6 from the passenger transport center to the West Bus Station, then transfer to a local rural bus (to Changle, Chongren, Shihu, or Furun), all of which can take you to Jiaozhen. Get off at Jiaozhen and walk 300 meters north to reach the Palace of Marvelous Stones.

Phone: 0575-83065999

Ganlin Town: A town under the jurisdiction of Shengzhou City. Established as Ganlin Town in 1956, it was renamed Taoyuan Management Area of Ganlin Commune in 1958, changed to Taoyuan Commune in 1961, and reverted back to town status in 1981. Located in the southwestern part of the city, it is 12 kilometers from the urban area. Covering an area of 62 square kilometers with a population of 49,000, it intersects with provincial roads Shengyi and Shaogan. The town governs areas including Ganlin First Village, Ganlin Second Village, Taoyuan, Yashen, Jiangjia, Yuancun, Meijianqiao, Xingwang, Yujiafu, Zhaojia, Dongwang, Wujiatian, Dongshan, Shenjia, Dongmei, Huangshengtang, Shangwang, Tongjia, Dongquan, Yinjia, Gaojian, Siqian, Dafukou, Qijia, ... For more details on Ganlin Town ++