Scenic spot introduction:

The Xixia Dinosaur Relics Park is known as the ninth wonder of the world after the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shihuang's Mausoleum. It is located in Xixia County, Henan Province, in the eastern section of the Qinling Mountains and at the southern foot of Funiu Mountain. In this magical land, dinosaurs, the overlords of the earth, once lived. Today, the dinosaur egg fossils that have been preserved here are considered “the best in the world” for their large number, variety, wide distribution and excellent preservation.

Attractions distribution:

Xixia Dinosaur Heritage Park features Xixia dinosaur egg fossils as its main exhibition feature. There is the Xixia Dinosaur Egg Fossil Museum, the only one in the country with dinosaur egg fossils as its main exhibits, the world's only dinosaur egg site exhibition hall featuring the original burial state of dinosaur egg fossils, and the first dynamic 4D theater in the Central Plains. A space-time tunnel that showcases the vicissitudes of the earth and the complex evolution of organisms. It is mainly composed of four parts: the geological square, the dinosaur egg fossil museum, the dinosaur egg site and the simulated dinosaur park.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 5A scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Dinosaur egg fossils, dinosaur fossils, ruins park

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

Nanyang's folk crafts have always been developed, among which the most charming and individual ones are undoubtedly jade carvings, pyrography, silk carpets, horn carvings, and yellow stone inkstones. Among them, jade carvings, pyrography and silk carpets are known as the "Three Wonders of Nanyang". Nanyang's local products are rich and unique. In addition to the above-mentioned portable handicrafts, there are also some famous specialties, such as the unique Chinese kiwi, the spicy and delicious fragrant peppers, and the sour and fragrant Jie. Chinese rice vinegar, etc.

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map
Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Henan Province>Nanyang City>Xixia County

How to get there:

West Line: In the northwest region, you can take National Highway 312 to Xixia Danshui, or after arriving in Xi'an, you can take the Ningxi Railway or Shangwu Expressway to Xixia

Middle Line: In the central part, you can take a train to Xixia

East Line: In the eastern region, you can take the Shanghai-Shaanxi Expressway or the Shangwu Expressway

After arriving at Xixia or Nanyang, there are shuttle buses to the scenic spot from Nanyang Bus Station and Xixia Bus Station.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Xixia Dinosaur ticket price:

90 yuan/person, 4D theater 30 yuan/person.

Scenic area opening hours:

8:00-18:00

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