4.5Yadan National Geological Park(179 reviews) - Remote, Scenic Sites in Dunhuang Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM National Parks • Parks • Geologic Formations
The Yadan (Dunhuang) Geological Park is a large, remote desert area that had been designated by UNESCO as both a World Cultural Heritage Site and a Global Geopark for its importance in the history (Silk Road) and a unique, natural scenic area. in the GeoPark, there is a modern visitor center with displays describing the area's history. Just outside the rear door of the visitor center, is the Small Fangpan Castle and is located in Yumen Pass. Also from the Visitor Center, there are shuttle buses that takes you to the ancient Han Dynasty Great Wall section. As can be seen in my photos of this section of the Great Wall, the design and construction is very much different than the sections of the Great Wall that is located in central and eastern China. So if you are interested in seeing ancient and historic sites of the Silk Road era like I am, then these attractions are for you.See more..
4.0National Wetland Park(17 reviews) - Crystal clear waters National Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks
Truly organic wetland park. Lots of reeds, some scattered trees, some people were fishing, others sightseeing via a bus like vehicle, and a few on bicycles.See more..
4.5Songmingyan National Forest Park(3 reviews) - Nice natural scenery, terrible resort Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM National Parks • Forests
Songmingyan National Park itself is nice if you go pass the point where the tourists stop. You can go hiking to 4000 meters peaks and through green, beautiful forests. Avoid the resort outside the park, or don't if you're into kitch "luxury" hotel rooms, stupid activities like grass skiing or campfire with burned plastic chairs in a parking lot.See more..
