Zhucheng, historically known as Mizhou, is rich in dinosaur fossil resources and has been named the ‘Dinosaur Capital of China’. To date, over 30 dinosaur fossil sites have been discovered in Zhucheng, yielding more than ten new dinosaur species, including the ‘Giant Shandong Dragon’, ‘Huge Zhucheng Dragon’, ‘Zhucheng China Ceratopsian’, ‘Unexpected Zhucheng Ceratopsian’, ‘Giant Zhucheng Tyrannosaurus’, and ‘Zhucheng Sit-down Ceratopsian’. The world’s largest dinosaur fossil group and footprint group have been found here, earning the praise of paleontologists as the ‘World Dinosaur Fossil Treasure House’ and being recognized by UNESCO experts as a rare global geological wonder.
Leveraging the awe-inspiring dinosaur fossil resources, Zhucheng has developed the ‘One Square and Four Pavilions’ five major scenic areas (Zhucheng Dinosaur Museum, Zhucheng China Tyrannosaurus Pavilion, Zhucheng Dragon Cube Exhibition Hall, Zhucheng China Ceratopsian Pavilion, and Zhucheng China Ankylosaurus Pavilion) with the theme of ‘geological science popularization and cultural tourism’. It offers travel products that focus on exploring the Cretaceous dinosaur world, experiencing the primitive life of dinosaurs, feeling the sacred and magical presence of dinosaurs, and appreciating the charm of dinosaur culture, forming a distinctive and charming ‘Dinosaur Tour’ in China.
Zhucheng Dinosaur Museum: Located in the Dinosaur Park within Zhucheng city, it is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction. It features the Huge Zhucheng Dragon Exhibition Hall, the Sacred Dragon Head and Wondrous Dragon Bone Exhibition Hall, the Dinosaur Egg Fossil Exhibition Hall, the Dinosaur Footprint Fossil Exhibition Hall, the Cretaceous Dinosaur Living World Exhibition Hall, as well as a dinosaur fossil science popularization exhibition, and a Hundred Dragon Painting Exhibition.
Zhucheng China Tyrannosaurus Pavilion: Located in the Cangjiazhuang Scenic Area of the Zhucheng Dinosaur National Geopark, it is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction. It is named after the discovery of one of the world’s largest Tyrannosaurus – the ‘Giant Zhucheng Tyrannosaurus’ and is famous for housing the world’s only large feathered Tyrannosaurus – the Elegant Feathered King Dragon. Following the growth trajectory of Zhucheng Tyrannosaurus, visitors can travel through a time tunnel to the site of dinosaur combat, experiencing the survival competition scenes of the dinosaur era; with changing light columns and shocking dynamic films, visitors can search for the lost Tyrannosaurus living world amidst the dense wonders of fossils. Open all year round from 09:00 to 17:00.
Preferential policies: Children: Free for children under 6 years old (inclusive) or under 1.4 meters in height (inclusive). Elderly: Free for seniors over 60 years old (inclusive). Military and Firefighters: Free for active-duty military personnel, retired military personnel, retired military cadres, retired non-commissioned officers, on-duty firefighters, retired firefighters, and fire academy students.
