Arxan Volcano and Hot Spring National Geopark

Arxan Volcano and Hot Spring National Geopark

The Arxan Volcano and Hot Spring National Geopark is a national geopark and a science education base.

Location: Arxan City, Inner Mongolia.

Overview: Approved as a national geopark in 2004 and officially opened in 2006, the Arxan Volcano and Hot Spring Geopark covers a total planned area of 814 square kilometers. Based on the types and distribution of geological relics, it is divided into five protected areas (scenic zones): the Tianchi Volcano Group, the Hot Spring Group, the Rose Peak Granite Stone Forest, the Sanjiaoshan Port, and the Haosengou area. It is the largest volcanic hot spring national geopark in China. The park is characterized by its pristine natural geological features, with a focus on volcanic landforms and hot springs. Key highlights include volcanic landforms, hot spring group landforms, pothole landforms, granite stone forest landforms, alpine lakes, and Quaternary plateau meander relics. The geopark boasts a wealth of geological relics and diverse landscapes that are typical, varied, natural, well-preserved, and rare.