Yardang National Geopark, situated 108 km to the northwest of Dunhuang city in Gansu Province, extends 25 km from east to west and 13 km from north to south. The geopark is well-known for Yardang landscape, which is a typical wind erosion landform. Yardang in Uygur language means a small mound with steep walls. The area contains 77 ruins and huge rocks formations in sculpted shapes.

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What to see?

Yardang National Geopark also has a nickname of Devil City because the wind howls when night falls. There is a legend about this area that the park was once a castle, but a god turned it into ruins as penalty for the evil. Lots of explorers come to Yardang National Geopark owing to its unique desert landscape, old legend and bizarre rocks.

Yardang National Geopark is subdivided into the southern region and the northern region. The northern region features Gold Lion Greeting Guests, Sphinx, Peacock Standing Gracefully, and Western Sea Fleet. The first three are all solitary hill erosion and the last is a group lining up like a fleet under sail. There are some bizarre rocks scattered around the northern area. The southern region is larger and dotted with rocks assimulating cartoon characters and traditional Chinese paintings.

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Travel Tips
Add:  180km west of downtown Dunhuang City, Gansu Province
Entrance fee: CNY 120
Opening Hours: 08:00-18:00
Tel: 0937-8841885
http://dunhuangyadan.net.cn/