introduce
Shuidonggou is the earliest Paleolithic cultural site excavated in China, known as "the birthplace of Chinese prehistoric archaeology" and "historical witness of cultural exchanges between China and the West". It is a national key cultural relic protection unit, a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction, and a national geological park. It is listed by the state as one of the 100 national cultural relics protection sites and one of the "100 most significant archaeological discoveries of Chinese civilization".
The Shuidonggou site records the historical witness of ancient human beings multiplying and fighting against nature, and contains rich and precious prehistoric materials. It shows people the picture scroll of the survival of ancient humans 40,000 years ago, and it is the Paleolithic site that has been officially excavated in the Yellow River area in my country so far. In 1923, French paleontologists Derichin and Sang Zhihua discovered prehistoric cultural sites here. Through excavation, a large number of stone tools and animal fossils were unearthed. Therefore, Shuidonggou became the earliest ancient human cultural site discovered in the Paleolithic Age in my country. . Today, over the past 80 years, after six archaeological excavations, more than 30,000 stone tools and 67 ancient animal fossils have been unearthed in Shuidonggou.
The Shuidonggou area is also the Grand View Garden of the most complete military defense buildings in China, including the ancient Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty in northern my country, "Hengcheng Dabian", beacon towers, castles, and Tibetan soldier caves. Shuidonggou is located on the southern edge of the Ordos platform. The Yadan landform created by nature has experienced thousands of years of wind and sand erosion. There are also 20 scenic spots such as Devil City, Wotuo Ridge, Motian Cliff, Duanyun Valley, and Tamarix Valley. There are many strange landscapes of soil and forest.
opening hours
April 1-October 31 08:00-18:00; November 1-March 31 next year 09:00-17:00
Preferential treatment policy
child:Children under 1.2 meters in height (inclusive) or under 6 years old (inclusive) are free of charge with their ID card or household registration book
student:Full-time primary and secondary school students (excluding adult education graduate students), half price
soldier:Active veterans with a military ID card or a veteran's preferential treatment card, free of charge
elder:Seniors aged 60 (inclusive) and above are free of charge with their ID cards
reporter:Tickets are free with press card
the disabled:Tickets are free with a disability certificate
Firemen:Tickets are free with a firefighter certificate
Public Security Officer:Tickets are free with relevant valid certificates
Service Facilities
PARKING LOT:[Shuidonggou parking lot] Reference price: from ¥5/time; address: Shuidonggou Village, Linhe Town, Lingwu City, Yinchuan City, Ningxia (next to S103); storage space: 10,000; 5 yuan/car for cars with 7 seats or less, Minivan 10 yuan/car (8-18 seats), medium-sized car 15 yuan/car (19-39 seats), tourist bus 20 yuan/car (39 seats or more).
phone charging:There is a mobile phone charging station in the ticket hall
luggage storage:Reference price: free
Scenic spot explanation:You can follow the "Shuidonggou Tourism" public account, click "Scenic Spot Introduction" - "Scenic Spot Guide" to get the scenic spot map and audio guide service.
Scenic Map:You can follow the "Shuidonggou Tourism" public account, click "Scenic Spot Introduction" - "Scenic Spot Guide" to get the scenic spot map and audio guide service.
Park traffic:Reference price: Tickets include
stroller rental:Reference price: free; address: scenic spot information desk
wheelchair rental:Reference price: free; address: scenic spot information desk
bathroom:The bathrooms in Shuidonggou Scenic Area are of five-star and four-star standards. Please refer to the scenic spot map for the specific location.
Infant room:Address: There are mother and baby rooms in the restrooms
FOOD:There are 2 large restaurants at the gate of the scenic spot, which can accommodate about 300 people at a time; there is a Mongolian style cafeteria in the scenic spot.
Gift Shop:The souvenir shop is "Creative Cave", which is located at the exit of the museum, and there are some surrounding cultural and creative products developed by Shuidonggou.
convenience store:There are convenience stores at every scenic spot and bus point in Shuidonggou, which are convenient for tourists to buy drinks and snacks.
must see tips
Smoking is prohibited throughout the scenic area.
