[2025 Laiyang Attraction] Travel Guide for Laiyang Cretaceous National Geopark (Updated Apr)

The first dinosaur in China and the representative dinosaur of this region, the ‘Qintaosaurus’ This fossil site is strictly speaking located in Laiyang (莱阳), Yantai City (烟台市), not Qingdao. This creature, which was called ‘Secret Qingdao Dragon’ in Chinese, was given the name ‘Secret’ because it had a horn-like crown on its head. It is said that the reason it was named ‘Qintao’ instead of Qingdao Dragon was due to an error in the Romanization method. Also, the regional name seems to be because Qingdao is geographically closer than Yantai, which it belongs to. It is also known that the ‘Qintaosaurus’ lived on the Korean Peninsula. Until the 1950s, when this dinosaur was excavated here, there had never been a dinosaur bone excavated this complete in the history of Chinese excavations, and it was said to be an extremely rare area where dinosaur eggs and dinosaur fossils were found together. However, there are no other auxiliary facilities around, it is a vast plain, and the size of the site is small, so there are few general tourists, and unless you are a paleontologist, it is difficult for ordinary people to feel anything special when they go there. Inside the convexly covered transparent bubble, the fossils that were found in pieces are on display. #China #ChinaTravel #DinosaurFossil #RelicSite #Qintaosaurus #Yantai #Laiyang #QingdaoTravel

Laiyang Cretaceous International Geopark is a place that combines natural landscapes and geological wonders, which is breathtaking. The park's rich petrified wood and dinosaur fossils make me feel like I have traveled back to the earth millions of years ago. Enter the wonderful world of the Geopark As soon as I entered Laiyang Cretaceous International Geopark, the vast natural scenery and magnificent geological landscape came into view. The trails in the park are well built, suitable for visitors to stroll around. The vegetation and geological structure along the way complement each other, making people feel the magic of nature. Peculiar petrified wood agate In every corner of the park, I found many petrified wood agates. These petrified woods are ancient trees that have been transformed over a long period of time and under special geological conditions, with different shapes and colorful colors. Their existence not only amazes people at the wonders of nature, but also gives me a deeper understanding of the history of the earth. Each piece of petrified wood is a witness to a period of history, as if telling the story of millions of years ago. The shock of dinosaur fossils The dinosaur fossil exhibition area in the park shocked me even more. Here are the remains of a variety of dinosaur fossils, especially some complete skeleton fossils, which make me feel like I am in the age of dinosaurs. Through detailed explanations and rich display boards, I learned about the living habits, habitats and evolution of these dinosaurs on earth. Standing next to the remains of these ancient creatures, I can't help but marvel at the greatness of nature and the fragility of life. The joy of education and exploration Laiyang Cretaceous International Geopark is not only a good place to play, but also a place to learn and explore. There are many popular science exhibitions in the park, allowing visitors to gain a deeper understanding of geology and paleontology. Through the interactive experience area, I also participated in some interesting activities, such as simulating fossil excavation, which enhanced my sense of participation and fun. Summary Laiyang Cretaceous International Geopark is an amazing place with beautiful natural scenery and rich geological and paleontological relics. Every piece of petrified wood and every dinosaur bone here tells us the history of the earth and conveys the mysteries of nature. This visit gave me a deeper understanding of the evolution of the earth and the origin of life, and made me cherish and love this land even more. Looking forward to coming again next time to continue exploring more geological wonders!

There is a park in Yantai Laiyang City National Geopark that is decorated only with tree fossils. It is a place where petrified trees from each country, including China, are gathered, and you can see tree fossils that were created 100-200 million years ago. For a tree to become fossilized, it must be buried in something quickly and endure a long time, but in the meantime, minerals penetrate and the tree shape remains and turns into a rock.. You can see the tree from hundreds of millions of years ago in its original form, but you can also see traces of cement used to erect the tree pillars. It is not worth going out of your way to see, but if you happen to be in the area, it is good to take a walk around. . #China #Yantai #Laiyang #Tree fossils #Petrified trees #Zhangha International Tree Fossil Forest #National Geopark