Self-Driving Tour of Hainan (14) – Haikou: Experiencing the Magical Dormant Volcano

As for volcanoes, my mind immediately conjured a terrifying scene: a volcanic eruption, red molten lava flowing torrents.,

Although volcanoes are frightening, they also have a unique side.,

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Coming to Hainan, every day is to see all kinds of sea views, today to play a special one, explore the volcanic geological park,

Feel the magic of Haituo.

'Hainan has a volcanic crater, it is a dead volcano.' This is the common understanding of Hainan and Haituo volcanoes among people.,

In fact, Hainan is not only one volcano, and all volcanoes are not dead volcanoes. Hainan is one of the regions with the most frequent, strongest and longest duration of volcanic activity since the Neogene period in China.,

Driving from Haituo City to Haituo Volcanic Geological Park takes 15 kilometers and about 20 minutes.,

Bought a ticket and entered the scenic area.,

The gate of the scenic area writes:,Lei Qiongzhi World Geological Park

I looked it up: Lei Qiongzhi World Geological Park is located on the southern tip of China's Qiongzhou Straits, on both sides of the Guangdong province's Zhanjiang Park, with a total area of 379 square kilometers.,

So, the park I visited is Lei Qiongzhi World Geological Park Haituo Park, with an area of 108 square kilometers.,

It's a bit complicated oh.,

Entering the park, everywhere is left by the molten lava and basalt left after the volcanic eruption. The volcanic eruption spewed lava, as it cooled, presented various forms, showcased the volcanic eruption scene in the park.,

The roads in the park are all paved with volcanic rock. Volcanic rock has many honeycomb-like holes. The molten lava place has grown green plants and moss. However, you can still feel the magnificent scene thousands of years ago.,

Continuing along the trail, it is all about molten rock, basalt and other volcanic rock remnants left after volcanic eruption. Various rocks, some resemble animals, some resemble plants, all kinds.,

There is a circular small square, next to which are various rock specimens, called Rock Corridor, walking around is to learn about volcanoes and volcanic rocks.,

There is a Volcanic Stone Artifact Garden. It shows that at that time, the people in this volcanic area used volcanic stone to build villages.,

There are basalt-built gates, hand-made stone tables and chairs, stone mills, stone sinks.,

There are also special southern region sugarcane juicing tools. In a pile of stone-made daily necessities, I felt like I had returned to the Stone Age.,

There are 5 scenic viewpoints along the mountain trail, which can appreciate the volcanic crater and surrounding scenery.,

Masatari Ridge Volcanic Scenic Spot is Haituo's highest point, and the volcanic lava ejected in 2000 years ago has turned this place into Haituo's highest point.,

222.8 meters, haha, so high.,

Clear weather, high visibility, open view, you can see far to Haituo.,

There are another two viewing points, the names are very special: Front Zhuque (viewing Haituo) viewing platform,

Another Left Qinglong (North Sea View) viewing platform. And the back Xuanwu.,

It seems like going to Wuhu Mountain needs to make a secret.,

From these viewing points, you can see the Qiongzhou Straits, Haituo City, surrounding tropical rainforests, blue sea and blue sky, and skyscrapers. The volcanic cluster.,

The park's biggest sight is:

Masatari Ridge Volcanic Crater, one of the youngest and best-preserved dormant volcanic craters in the world. It is flanked by two peaks, north and south, with a depression in the middle. The two peaks to the north and south are called Fenglu Ridge and Baozi Ridge. From a distance, it looks like a giant saddle, and Masatari Ridge got its name because of it.,

There are 2 parasitic volcanoes beside it, called Glasses Ridge, 4 volcanoes gathered together, formed a volcanic family.,

Masatari Ridge Volcanic Crater was the volcanic eruption vent. Following the steep, winding stone path, you can walk down the steps.,

Here is the mysterious crater. Ten thousand years ago, the red and hot lava erupted, buried everything here, covered.,

Now, ferns and tropical plants are thriving here, you can imagine and feel the magnificent scene at that time.,

Tropical Fruit Forest, planted many fruit trees in volcanic ash, because volcanic ash contains various minerals, the fruit trees grow strangely, the persimmons are abundant.,

The Volcanic Science Museum, with pictures and text, introduced volcanic knowledge and the geological process in a vivid and easy-to-understand way.,

Lei Qiongzhi region is one of the four dormant volcanic groups in China. Hainan was once a peninsula, but the movement of the earth's crust caused subsidence, turning Hainan into an island.,

Since the Neogene period, Hainan Island has had 10 phases of 59 volcanic eruptions, the molten lava spread across 4000 square kilometers in Haituo, Wenchang, Qionghai and City.,

Currently, about half of the volcanoes are distributed in Haituo City, Masatari Ridge – Lei Tu Ridge Volcanic Group, there are more than 40 volcanoes of various sizes and shapes.,

This volcanic group is the latest volcanic group in Hainan, with a history of 7000 years since the last eruption. Masatari Ridge Volcanic Group is a dormant volcano.,

The park has a diverse volcanic type, abundant lava landscape, the Volcanic Tunnel is a rare volcanic wonder. Thousands of years ago, the volcano, volcanic culture and tropical ecosystem are combined to form this volcanic geological park, with high value for scientific research, education, popularization and tourism.,

There is a Volcanic Science Museum, a multimedia lecture hall, a volcanic eruption demonstration facility.,

There are also Lei Qiongzhi Academy, Folk Customs Garden, Lengyan Temple, Volcanic Geological Sites and other natural and cultural landscapes.,

Let's learn about it:,

Active volcano: refers to the volcano that is still active.,

Dormant volcano: it has once erupted, and has been in a relatively quiet state for a long time.,

Dead volcano: refers to the volcano that has once erupted but has not been active.,

However: these three types of volcanoes do not have a strict boundary. Sometimes dormant volcanoes can revive, and dead volcanoes can 'revive' and they will also erupt again.,

Benefits of Volcanoes:

Natural resources – such as sulfur mines, basalt is a good building material.,

Heat energy – heat from the earth's interior.,

Environment – various natural landscapes, diverse ecosystems.,

Tourism – hot springs, leisure and vacation spots.,

Volcanic ash – good fertilizer for crop growth.,

The best way to visit Lei Qiongzhi World Geological Park is by self-driving, directly navigate, you can arrive by turning from the west coastal highway, and you can get there by crossing the city coastal highway, and you can visit this park.,

You can also go by public transportation, there are city special lines and buses to reach.,

If you pursue travel, don't miss this valuable, integrated adventure, play, research, popularization, and tourism – the China Lei Qiongzhi World Geological Park, to feel the magic of the dormant volcanoes.,

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