Wudalianchi UNESCO Global Geopark Museum
五大连池世界地质公园博物馆
A volcano-themed museum opened in 2021 that explains the world's, China's and Wudalianchi's volcanoes; visiting first makes the landforms at Laoheishan easier to understand.
The Wudalianchi UNESCO Global Geopark Museum opened in June 2021 near Yaoquan Lake in Wudalianchi Town and offers a science-focused introduction to volcanic geology. Exhibits are divided into world volcanoes, Chinese volcanoes and Wudalianchi volcanoes. They include volcanic eruption simulations, lava specimens (ropy lava, slab lava, volcanic bombs, lava stalactites and more) and an explanation of how the 14 volcanoes and five volcanic dammed lakes formed. Multimedia displays are well suited to children. It is recommended to visit before heading to Laoheishan and the Shilong lava plateau, and a visit takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. Trip.com and similar platforms list it as free with advance reservation. Check the official website for opening hours and booking methods, as winter hours may be shorter.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–16:30; reservation required; check official announcements
Nearby sights
- North Drinking Spring
- Yaoquan Lake
- Erlongyan Spring
- Yaoquan Mountain & Zhongling Temple
- Wenbo Lava Wetland
- Laoheishan Volcano Crater
- Xiannü Palace Lava Cave
- Huoshao Mountain