Dinosaur Geopark
Erenhot is Asia's famous "hometown of dinosaur fossils"; the Gigantoraptor, discovered in 2005 and named in 2007, rewrote what we knew about giant oviraptorosaur dinosaurs
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:30-17:30
- Ticket
- approx. CNY 50
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Erenhot is Asia's famous "hometown of dinosaur fossils"; the Gigantoraptor, discovered in 2005 and named in 2007, rewrote what we knew about giant oviraptorosaur dinosaurs. The park features in-situ fossil burial profiles, a science education hall, and a group of dinosaur sculptures—a Cretaceous scene on the Gobi, with a dedicated route for family science learning and geology enthusiasts.
Getting there: About 15 min by taxi from downtown
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- China–Mongolia Border Trade Market
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