Qingshan Granite Potholes
青山
A geological wonder with hundreds of rock basins (ice potholes) on a granite hilltop. Take the cable car to the top for views of the stone basins and the distant grassland.
The Qingshan area lies about 30 km east of Jingpeng Town and is one of the parks of the Hexigten Global Geopark. The granite surface of the hilltop is covered with hundreds of round rock basins of various sizes, locally called 'ice potholes'. The largest are several meters across and shaped like stone pots and basins. Their origin is thought to be related to glacial meltwater or weathering and erosion. Other features include strange rocks, stone walls, and the 'One Line of Sky' gorge. Visitors can reach the top by cable car or hike up the trail. A tour takes about 2–3 hours, and admission and cable car prices are as posted on site. It's windy on the summit, so protect yourself from the sun and keep warm.
Opening hours
approx. 08:00–17:30 (May–Oct)
Nearby sights
- Reshuitang Hot Spring
- Hexigten Global Geopark Museum
- Jingpeng Town
- Huanggangliang National Forest Park
- Baiyinaobao Sandy Spruce Forest
- Asihatu Stone Forest
- Ganggeng Nur Lake
- Gongger Grassland