Suichang Gold Mine National Mine Park
遂昌金矿国家矿山公园
A mine park converted from a gold mine with over a thousand years of mining history. Visitors can enter the Tang-dynasty gold caves, see Ming-dynasty mining remains and try gold panning.
The Suichang Gold Mine has over a thousand years of mining history. During the Ming dynasty it was an important gold and silver mining site for the imperial court. Today it is a national mine park and a 4A-level scenic area. Visitors can ride a mine train into the Tang-dynasty gold caves, see well-preserved ancient mining tunnels and Ming-dynasty remains, visit the Gold Museum, try gold panning by the stream, and learn about gold extraction at the gold smelting workshop. Admission is around 100 yuan, and with many activities, a visit takes about half a day. It is about 20 km from Suichang County seat, and driving is the main way to get there. The tunnels are cool, so bring a jacket.
Opening hours
About 08:30–16:30