#Jinnaozi Ancient World Scenic Spot, Changxing County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province (Information verification as of August 2026, priority is given to referring to official and local cultural and tourism sources) 1. Basic information of scenic spots Golden Nails Ancient World Scenic Spot (Changxing Golden Nails National Geopark) is a ** national 4A-level tourist attraction **, located at the foot of Baoqing Mountain, Meishan Town, Changxing County. It is the most complete Permian-Triassic boundary stratigraphic profile and point in the world (the "Golden Nails" in geology is the standard for global stratigraphic division and comparison. Here are two internationally recognized golden nails, which will be selected as the first batch of 100 geological heritage sites in the world in 2022). It preserves the complete stratigraphic information of the largest paleontological mass extinction event in the history of the earth 250 million years ago. It is known as the "pyramid of geology" and is a niche treasure place for popular science research and parent-child leisure. ###1. Tickets and opening hours - ** Tickets **: Adult tickets are about 60-70 yuan/person (most channels include Geological Museum + 4D movies, online advance booking is more favorable); preferential tickets are 35 yuan/person (1.2-1 meters children, full-time students, etc.); Children under 1.2 meters, the elderly over 70 years old, active military personnel, disabled people, Huzhou high-level talents, etc. are free of charge with valid documents. - ** Opening hours **: 08:30-16:00 throughout the year (admission stops at 16:00); in summer, it has been adjusted to 8:00-16:30. It is recommended to call the scenic spot number 0572-6795333 to confirm before traveling. - ** Sightseeing car **: 5 yuan/person, it is recommended to take it in hot weather or with the elderly and children. The scenic spot is not very walking and you can visit the whole process. ###2. Traffic Guide - ** Self-driving **: Navigate "Changxing Golden Nail Ancient World Scenic Spot", the scenic spot is equipped with a parking lot; Shanghai/Nanjing/Hangzhou/Suzhou and other directions can take the expressway to the Changxing exit, and then follow the 10 provincial highways to Coal Mountain (Huaikan) for about 40 minutes. - ** Public transportation **: Take the train to Changxing South Station, you can take a taxi (about 30-40 minutes), or take Changxing 401B bus to Jinshuiyuan Station, walk more than 500 meters to reach; you can also go to Changxing bus station first, transfer to Huaikan/Meishan direction shuttle bus. ##2. Core play items and highlights The overall layout of the scenic spot is "three halls, one courtyard and one promenade". The core experience revolves around geological science popularization + light leisure, and the whole tour takes about 2-3 hours: 1. ** Golden Spike Geological Museum (must play) ** The building area is about 4000 square meters, divided into the Earth Mystery Hall, Life Evolution Hall, Mineral Research and Formation Hall, Golden Nail Exhibition Hall, Changxing Paleogeography Hall, Popular Science Demonstration Hall 6 exhibition halls, through fossil specimens, sound, light and electricity interactive exhibition, explain the earth 4.60 billion years of evolution, 250 million years of mass extinction, Golden Nail strata of scientific significance, can see the real ancient fossils, is the core area for children to do geological science. 2. ** 4D special effects cinema ** Play the popular science film "Mass Extinction of Life", through dynamic seats and environmental special effects, immersively restore the shocking scene of the end-Permian mass extinction, and intuitively feel the thrilling evolution of the earth (heart disease patients and pregnant women are not recommended to watch). 3. ** Earthquake/Fire Experience Hall ** Simulate earthquake and fire scenarios, learn disaster prevention and risk avoidance knowledge, and are highly interactive, suitable for parent-child experience (some periods may be temporarily closed due to maintenance, you can consult the scenic spot in advance). 4. ** Ziplining ** The zipline route just crosses the strata faults of the Permian and Triassic, providing a bird's-eye view of the mountains, lakes and geological sections of the scenic area, providing a unique perspective that visitors who enjoy light stimulation can try. 5. ** Golden nail stratigraphic profile and natural landscape ** The scenic area is surrounded by mountains, with clear rock walls and a complete geological profile. Along the way, there are ancient forest trails (simulating ancient fern landscapes, suitable for photography), leisure squares, and a quiet environment with few people. Walking is very comfortable. 6. ** Special Events ** Themed activities will be launched on holidays, such as the 2026 Spring Festival, which held the "Geological Annual Rings, Ancient Keys" treasure hunt festival, entering the park to receive treasure maps, and collecting stamps to exchange gifts; the scenic spot undertakes research activities all year round, and there will be professional explanations to lead the exploration of the mysteries of strata and fossils. #3. Recommended tour route 1. ** Classic Science Course (2-3 hours) ** Scenic entrance → Golden Nail Museum (visit 6 exhibition halls one by one, about 1 hour) → 4D cinema viewing → Earthquake/Fire Experience Hall → Golden Nail strata section viewing → Ancient Forest Trail → Zipline (optional) → Exit 2. ** Parent-child easy route (1.5-2 hours) ** At the entrance, take a sightseeing car directly to the museum → focus on visiting the Life Evolution Hall and interactive experience area → watch 4D movies → walk on the trail to see the natural landscape → experience simple interactive projects and avoid walking too much. #4. Play Tips 1. There are few dining options in the scenic spot. There is a simple dining area on the 2nd floor of the main exhibition hall, and there are food stalls (rock-roasted rice cakes, etc.) next to the tribal ruins. It is recommended to bring your own small amount of drinking water and snacks. 2. There are many outdoor trails and mountain forest areas in the scenic spot. It is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes and take sun protection and mosquito protection measures. 3. Some interactive equipment and experience halls may be temporarily closed due to maintenance or low passenger flow. If you deliberately want to experience a certain project, it is recommended to call to confirm the opening before traveling. 4. Tourists who are interested in geology and paleontology are advised to learn a little about the background of the Permian mass extinction in advance, and the tour experience will be better; parents with children can ask the scenic spot to explain, and the science popularization effect will be better. ##5. Peripheral joint tour recommendation - ** New Fourth Army Jiangsu and Zhejiang Military Region Memorial Hall ** (about 10 kilometers away from the scenic spot, a national 4A-level scenic spot, a red education base, to understand the history of the Anti-Japanese War in Jiangsu and Zhejiang) - ** Datang Gong Tea House ** (about 20 kilometers away from the scenic spot, a national 4A-level scenic spot, the site of the Tang Dynasty Gong Tea House, you can experience tea culture and taste purple bamboo shoots tea) - After playing, you can go to Changxing County to taste the local characteristics: Changxing biscuits, dried bamboo shoots and old duck pots, clear soup noodles, dried noodles, etc.