Hexigten UNESCO Global Geopark

2015
unesco

UNESCO Global Geopark, inscribed 2015, in China. Explore the hallowed grounds of the Wulanbutong Ancient Battlefield, where the renowned 1690 battle unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on Hexigten Geopark's history. Step back in time at the Yingchanglu Ruin Site, once a splendid summer resort of the Yuan dynasty. This national cultural relic offers a captivating glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of ancient nobility. Discover the Hexigten granite stone forest, a rare geological formation with well-preserved granite mortars and egg-shaped landforms, known as a “museum of granite landforms.”