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Lufeng (禄丰, Lùfēng) is a county-level city in Chuxiong Prefecture, Central Yunnan.
Understand
[edit | edit source]Lufeng is perhaps best known for its dinosaurs fossils. Hundreds of complete dinosaur skeletons have been discovered here since the 1930s. The best place to see them is at a park called World Dinosaur Valley, which is where the richest of Lufeng's fossil sites is located. The Lufeng Dinosaur Museum in downtown Lufeng also has a significant collection of dinosaur fossils.
Like most county-level cities in China, Lufeng has many towns, which are geographically separate from each other. The main town is the town of Jinshan (金山, Jīnshān).
Get in
[edit | edit source]By train
[edit | edit source]- 1 Lufeng South Railway Station (禄丰南站), Zhuluoji Street (侏罗纪大街) (bus no. 10). As of 2022, this is the only railway station in Lufeng's main urban area that serves passenger trains. The Lufeng Railway Station is now a freight-only station. Trains from Kunming take approximately 40 to 60 minutes to reach Lufeng South. From Chuxiong City, the journey time is about 30 minutes.
By bus
[edit | edit source]- 2 Lufeng Bus Station (禄丰客运站), Longcheng Road (龙城路) (bus no. 10), ☏ +86 878 4123900. Lufeng's main central bus station. Buses are available to Kunming as well as multiple destinations in Central Yunnan and beyond.
Get around
[edit | edit source]Both taxis and buses are available. The most useful bus from a traveller's point of view is probably the no. 10 bus, which goes to World Dinosaur Valley and can also be used to get to the Lufeng Dinosaur Museum. You can catch the no. 10 bus from the bus stops outside the railway station and the bus station.
See
[edit | edit source]Jinshan
[edit | edit source]- 1 Lufeng Dinosaur Museum (禄丰恐龙博物馆), 95 Jinshan South Road, Jinshan Town (镇金山南路95号) (take bus no. 10 to the Electric Power Building (电力大厦), then walk about 200 meters north), ☏ +86 878 4130652. 08:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00, no entry in last 30 minutes,. Displays fossils collected from various sites in Lufeng, including a specimen of Lufengosaurus, a dinosaur species that was first discovered in Lufeng. Besides fossils, the museum also displays bronzeware, ceramics and other human artefacts. Free.
- 2 Old Town of Jinshan (金山古镇), 48 Huancheng Road (环城东路48号) (about 500 meters north of the Lufeng Dinosaur Museum), ☏ +86 878 4148866. A modern re-creation of Old Jinshan. Free.
Other towns and areas
[edit | edit source]- 3 Old Town of Heijing (黑井古镇) (take a train to Heijing from Lufeng South Railway Station - the train takes about one hour and twenty minutes but only runs once a day. alternatively, you can take a bus from Lufeng Bus Station - the bus runs three times a day and takes about two hours), ☏ +86 878 4890288. 08:30-17:30. Unlike Old Jinshan Town, this is a real historic town and has numerous old buildings dating from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The town can easily be visited on a day trip, though limited accommodation is available for those who wish to stay overnight. ¥30.
- 4 World Dinosaur Valley (世界恐龙谷), Hangrui Expressway (杭瑞高速) (take bus no. 10 from either the Lufeng Bus Station or the Lufeng South Railway Station), ☏ +86 878 8985777, +86 878 8985888. 09:30-18:00. World Dinosaur Valley is divided into three parts: a hot springs resort, a geological park and a dinosaur-themed amusement park. The geological park is probably the biggest drawcard. It includes a major fossil site where the remains of a huge number of dinosaur skeletons have been discovered. Around 60 of the dinosaur skeletons are on display at a museum built at the site. ¥65 just to visit the geological park, ¥160 to visit both the geological park and the amusement park, ¥118 to bathe in the hot springs; cheaper tickets are available for students, children and the elderly. [dead link]
Do
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[edit | edit source]Eat
[edit | edit source]- Lukang Yunzun Fish Restaurant (禄康云鳟鱼庄), near the intersection of Jinshui Road and Wanrong Road, ☏ +86 187 8781 9630. A local fish restaurant specializing in trout and fish hot pot. Dishes are generally served family-style, with fish prepared in several styles alongside vegetables and side dishes, making it a good choice for groups looking for a substantial local meal.
Drink
[edit | edit source]Sleep
[edit | edit source]Unfortunately, the hot springs resort at World Dinosaur Valley does not accommodate foreigners. However, there are several hotels in downtown Lufeng where foreigners can stay.
- 1 Home Inn Selected Lufeng Jinshan Ancient Town (如家商旅酒店（楚雄禄丰金山古镇店）), Building 1, Longhe Courtyard, Phase 3, Jinshan Ancient Town, intersection of Jinshan South Road and Suifeng Road (next to Jinshan Ancient Town), ☏ +86 878 6018666. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. A modern chain hotel that offers parking and breakfast.
- 2 Lufeng Strontium Spring Hotel (禄丰锶泉酒店), Jinyuan Street, Jinshan Town, beside Shizengzi New Bridge. A resort-style hotel built around natural strontium-rich hot springs. The property combines accommodation with hot-spring pools, a swimming pool, dining, café spaces and outdoor leisure areas, making it suitable for a relaxing stay rather than just an overnight stop.
- 3 World Dinosaur Valley Hot Spring Hotel (禄丰世界恐龙谷温泉酒店), World Dinosaur Valley Scenic Area, Konglongshan Town (inside the World Dinosaur Valley resort area), toll-free: +86 871 68107730. A family-oriented resort hotel with dinosaur-themed rooms, hot-spring facilities, swimming pools and children's recreation areas. It is convenient for travellers planning to spend more than one day at the dinosaur park.