Ulanhada Volcano Geopark
乌兰哈达火山地质公园
Over thirty extinct volcanoes dot the grasslands of Chahar Right Rear Banner. Climb to the crater rims for views of the cone-shaped peaks, a landscape often nicknamed 'Martian terrain.'
Ulanhada Volcano Group lies in Ulanhada Sumu of Chahar Right Rear Banner and forms the core of the Ulanqab volcanic field. Around thirty cinder cones are scattered across the grassland, where reddish-brown volcanic ash stands out sharply against the green grass. The scenic area has a visitor center and an exhibition hall. The popular No. 3 and No. 4 volcanoes have trails up to their craters, and the crater of the northern 'Alchemy Furnace' volcano is remarkably intact. It is about 90 km from Jining and roughly 1.5 hours by car. Public transport is limited, so self-driving or hiring a car is recommended. Check the scenic area's notices for ticket prices and opening hours. It is windy with no shade, so bring sun protection and warm clothing.
Opening hours
08:00–18:00 (summer hours)
Nearby sights
- Laohushan Park & Jining Battle Memorial
- Ulanqab Museum
- Huitengxile Grassland & Huanghuagou
- Jininglu Ancient City Site
- Huangqihai Lake
- Longshengzhuang Ancient Town
- Daihai Lake
- Sumushan Forest Park