Longmen Stone Village
龙门石寨
A vast 'sea of stones' formed by the collapse of ancient volcanic lava, dotted with white birch and larch; the colors are richest in autumn.
Longmen Stone Village lies in the Longmen Mountain area in the eastern part of the Wudalianchi scenic area. Lava from ancient volcanic eruptions has broken apart over long cycles of freezing and thawing, forming a vast sea of stones, with boulders stacked in layers like a fortress. White birch, larch and moss grow between the rocks, creating a 'stone-sea forest' scene. The scenic area has several kilometers of wooden boardwalks, and the loop takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. The autumn foliage turns yellow in late September and is at its most photogenic then, and the stone sea dusted with snow in winter is also striking. It is about 20 km from Wudalianchi Town, so you need to take a scenic area shuttle or drive yourself. Admission follows the scenic area's published information.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Crystal Palace Lava Tube & Ice Cave
- Third Lake (Bailong Lake)
- Shilong Lava Field
- Wenbo Lava Wetland
- Huoshao Mountain
- North Drinking Spring
- Yaoquan Lake
- Wudalianchi UNESCO Global Geopark Museum