Wuan National Geopark

Wuan National Geopark

Wuan National Geopark is a national geopark and a popular science education base.

Hebei Wuan National Geopark is located in Huoshui Township and Guantao Township of Wuan City, bordering Zuoquan County of Shanxi Province to the west, Xingtai County and Shahe City of Hebei Province to the north, and Hejin Town and Yangyi Town of Wuan City to the south. The total area is 412 square kilometers, with the core scenic area covering 75.45 square kilometers. There are 86 geological heritage protection sites within the geopark. It is the only national geopark in Handan City and one of the national land and resources popular science education bases in China.

In March 2008, the museum officially passed the site selection and began construction. The location is at the intersection of Mendaochuan and Changshechuan, situated by the picturesque Jingniang Lake. In the museum area, the main building harmonizes with the northern peninsula, the eastern and western cliffs, and the southern entrance, together forming a unique, clearly themed, and deeply meaningful attraction. As the core structure of the geopark, the Geological Museum highlights the park’s geological features such as canyon peak forests and red cliffs. It showcases Wuan’s long, rich, and magnificent humanistic heritage, displays the diverse types of mineral resources and their utilization over time, and depicts an inspiring vision for a promising future. The museum was completed in October 2009, with a total construction area of 8,200 square meters and a total investment of 46 million yuan.

The main body of the Geological Museum has five floors above ground and three underground, serving as a multifunctional comprehensive building integrating academic exchanges, scientific research, teaching, science popularization, sightseeing, vacation and leisure, entertainment and shopping, as well as accommodation and dining.

On the ground floor, the first level houses the museum exhibition halls and a multifunctional hall. The second and third levels contain guest rooms, the fourth level is for lounges, and the fifth level features an ultra-luxury revolving restaurant. The underground level includes a banquet hall on B1, luxury private rooms on B2, and a large conference room on B3.

Scenic Area Address: Inside Jingniang Lake Scenic Area, Huoshui Township, Wuan City, Hebei Province

Transportation by Bus: Take bus 808 from West Handan Station to Wuan Bus Station, then transfer to the bus heading to Guwudang Mountain or Changshou Village, and get off at Jingniang Lake along the way.

Self-driving Route: After exiting the highway in Handan — Wuan — Shaming — Jingniang Lake.