Lufeng Dinosaur Museum
禄丰恐龙博物馆
A long-established dinosaur museum in Lufeng city. It displays Lufengosaurus fossils, research on the Lufeng ape, and local bronzeware and Ming-era statues. Admission is free.
The Lufeng Dinosaur Museum is in Lufeng city. It is one of the earliest dinosaur-focused museums in China. Its exhibits include Jurassic dinosaur fossils such as Lufengosaurus huenei, research materials on early humans related to the Lufeng ape, and local bronzeware, cremation urns and Ming-dynasty Taoist and Buddhist statues and stone inscriptions from Langjing, excavated or collected locally and dating from the Warring States to the Han dynasty. It is more academic and historical than World Dinosaur Valley, and it is also quieter. Admission is usually free. It is closed on Mondays, and opening hours follow the official notices. It can be combined with a visit to World Dinosaur Valley on the same day.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun (check official announcements)
Nearby sights
- World Dinosaur Valley (Lufeng)
- Wuma Bridge
- Heijing Ancient Salt Workshop
- Heijing Ancient Town Old Street
- Heiniu Salt Well
- Jiexiao Memorial Archway
- Dalong Temple
- Feilai Temple (Heijing)