Hua-8 Well Oilfield Site
华八井
The site of the discovery well of the Shengli Oilfield, known as the 'National Oil Achievement Well' that marks the start of China's petroleum industry.
Hua-8 Well lies in the Xindian area of Dongying District. In 1961, the first commercial oil flow was struck here, and the well is regarded as the discovery well of the Shengli Oilfield, from which the oilfield grew. The site is now a national industrial heritage site and patriotic education base. It preserves the wellhead, a memorial monument, and early drilling rigs. Exhibition halls present the history of Shengli Oilfield exploration and development and the lives of oil workers. It is a good place to learn how Dongying became an oil city. Opening hours and reservation methods follow official announcements.
Opening hours
Closed Mondays; 09:00–17:00 (check announcements)
Nearby sights
- Lancui Lake Resort
- Dongying Garden Expo Park
- Qingfeng Lake Park
- Swan Lake & Longyue Lake
- Dongying History Museum & Guandi Temple Hall
- Sunzi Culture Tourism Area
- Liuji Red Heritage Site
- Gudao Black Locust Forest