Chinas National Mining Park
Located in Qi Dashan, Henan Province, Chinas National Mining Park is a former open-pit coal mine that is now a big eco-tourism tourist destination. Featuring an unparalleled mineral wealth, the park has now been reinvented as an eco park that is a paradise for nature lovers and exploration enthusiasts who want to explore Chinas rich mining culture and history.
The park is one of the largest open-pit coal mines in central China, covering a total area of over 600 hectares. Initially, it was a place for mining activities, but as the location, resources and profitability for the exploitation of certain minerals declined, it was then changed to an open-air plant project. Since then, the park has become the center for eco-tourism services, offering a variety of activities related to ecological environment protection, luxurious sight-seeing, scientific researches, and educational visits.
At the entrance of the park, visitors can find a variety of items, including books, tools and souvenirs related to the history of the park. Visitors can also enjoy the photos displayed giving them a deep insight into the park’s interesting stories. After that, they can explore the four main attractions of the park, which are the Conservation Pavilion, the Mining Demonstration Hall, the Grand Observatory and the Museum. Inside the park, visitors can also explore the mineral museum, where you can enjoy the exhibitions about the minerals, as well as learn about the sources and exploitation of them.
At the Conservation Pavilion, visitors can appreciate the unique ecology and biodiversity of the park, as well as the day-to-day activities of the local flora and fauna. They can also get to know the efforts of the park towards ecological conservation and protection, and appreciate the diversity of the ecological environment that was once a barren land. At the Mining Demonstration Hall, visitors can learn about the history of the park, the different technologies used for mining and the equipment used. They can also appreciate archival materials such as maps, documents, excavation scenography and other specimens.
The Grand Observatory is the highest point of the park, where visitors can view the panoramic view of the whole park. From here one can see the beautiful lakes, mountains, grasslands and rivers that comprise the park, thus creating an enchanting landscape. Finally, at the park’s museum, visitors can appreciate the tools and objects used in the old days and understand the concept of mining and its importance for the countrys economy and history.
Overall, China’s National Mining Park provides visitors a unique experience of mining exploration, ecological discovery and knowledge exchange. Here visitors can appreciate and learn from nature, as well as get an insight into China’s mining culture and development. It is definitely a must-visit for any traveler interested in exploring the country’s ecological, cultural and historical richness.
