Dadiwan Site
大地湾遗址
A Neolithic site dating back about 8,000 to 4,800 years, where China's earliest painted pottery and the "Primitive Hall" F901 were excavated.
The Dadiwan Site lies on the banks of the Qingshui River in Wuying Town, Qin'an County. It is one of the most important Neolithic sites in Northwest China. The site was occupied for about 3,000 years. Excavations have uncovered China's earliest painted pottery, specimens of dryland crops, the earliest ground paintings, and a large house foundation called F901, covering 420 square meters and known as the "Primitive Hall." It is a national key cultural heritage site. Today there is a site museum and a protective greenhouse.
It is about 70 kilometers from Tianshui's urban area. You will need to drive or hire a car. Opening hours and admission fees depend on official announcements.
Opening hours
Closed Mon; 09:00-17:00 (check official site)