Huoshizhai National Geopark
火石寨
A northern Danxia landform in Xiji County, with red peaks, grottoes, and ancient fortresses. It is known as the Northwest Danxia Wonder.
Huoshizhai is located in Huoshizhai Township, Xiji County. It is a national geopark and a national forest park. Red sandstone and conglomerate have been weathered into peaks, pillars, and walls. The mountain also preserves the Saozhuling Grottoes, the Yuntaishan Grottoes, and other relics from the Song and Yuan dynasties through the Ming and Qing periods. The Danxia landscape and the vegetation complement each other, and the colors are especially vivid in summer and autumn. The site is about 60 km from Guyuan city. Tickets are required. The scenic area has trails and viewing platforms, and a full visit takes about 3 hours. The climbs are steep in places, and the paths become slippery in the rain, so take care.
Opening hours
08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Longwangba Village
- Xumishan Grottoes
- Jiangtaibu Red Army Reunion Memorial
- Zhenhu Lake
- Warring States Qin Great Wall (Guyuan)
- Guyuan Museum
- Kaicheng Site
- Liupanshan Red Army Long March Memorial