Qian'an Mud Forest Geopark
乾安泥林国家地质公园
Loess erosion landforms on the shore of Dabusu Lake, with gullies rising like a 'loess forest.' It is a national geopark.
Qian'an Mud Forest is located on the east shore of Dabusu Lake in Qian'an County. It is a subsurface erosion landform, shaped over a long period by water and wind into mud pillars tens of metres high, steep cliffs and deep gorges. From a distance it looks like a forest of yellow earth, and it is known locally as Langya Ba (Wolf Tooth Dam). The scenic area has observation decks and boardwalks overlooking the gullies and the lake, and the evening sunlight brings out rich layers of colour. Admission is about CNY 60. It is about 70 km from Chagan Lake and suits a one-day self-drive round trip. There is little shade, so bring sunscreen and water, and stay away from loose cliff edges.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Chagan Lake Winter Fishing
- Chagan Lake Fishery
- Chagan Lake Lotus Wetland
- Gorlos Prince's Mansion Exhibition Hall
- Chagan Lake Fishing and Hunting Culture Museum
- Miaoyin Temple
- Genghis Khan Temple (Chagan Lake)
- Chagan Lake Lakeshore