World Dinosaur Valley (Lufeng)
世界恐龙谷
A dinosaur-themed park built on the original site of the Lufeng dinosaur fossils. The site museum displays large areas of Jurassic dinosaur fossils left in situ, and the park suits families.
Lufeng is known as the "Hometown of Dinosaurs." In 1938, China's first complete dinosaur skeleton, Lufengosaurus huenei, was discovered here. World Dinosaur Valley lies in Chuanjie, about 23 km south of Lufeng city. Its core is the dinosaur site museum built over the original fossil location. The museum preserves extensive Jurassic dinosaur skeleton fossils in place, along with many mounted skeletons. The park also has dinosaur models, science exhibits and performances. It is a national 4A-rated scenic area. Admission starts at about ¥110. Hours are 8:00–17:30 on weekdays and 8:00–18:00 on weekends and holidays, subject to the park's official announcements. It is about 80 km by car from Heijing and makes a good stop on the way to or from Kunming.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30 (until 18:00 on weekends and public holidays)
Nearby sights
- Lufeng Dinosaur Museum
- Wuma Bridge
- Feilai Temple (Heijing)
- Heijing Ancient Town Old Street
- Heiniu Salt Well
- Dalong Temple
- Jiexiao Memorial Archway
- Wu Family Compound