The scenery of Shitang Forest is not the mountains and rivers, but the real remains of the volcanic eruption. As far as the eyes and footprints can reach, there are all intricate and rugged lava condensations with crisscrossed ravines, which is truly spectacular. Unlike the usual “stone formations” that are staggered in height and shape, the lava clots in Shitanglin are scattered randomly and irregularly, but this does not make them eclipse. Here, it seems that there is nothing else, and the earth is shaped by volcanoes. When you stand alone on this magical land from ancient times to the present, it is hard to tell whether this is a time to take root or a search for roots. In the ruins, in a world without walls or railings, you can climb up and step on it, reach out and touch it, lean in and smell it, or even lean down and put your ear to it, maybe You can really hear sounds from hundreds of thousands of years ago, traveling down the tunnel of time and space and slowly beating your eardrums. Even if what you hear is tranquility, I believe that in such a real volcanic ruins and such a different and strange scene, your heart will not be peaceful. Because this extraordinary landform was formed when there was no civilization, it makes ancient times no longer distant. It must have taken a lot of piety to be able to look back at this moment with you in the vicissitudes of life. Therefore, don’t be surprised as to why you always want to hang out in this inconspicuous “Stone Circle”. This is not surprising at all, because there is a calling buried deep in our hearts, which has been sleeping for hundreds of thousands of years. But after all, you can transcend life and death, transcend race, and transcend human beings, awaken and light up your heart. Traveler’s Tip: Being in Shitang Forest will make people feel very heavy, quiet, and even intoxicated. People can’t help but have a curiosity and impulse to explore deeper. But please be careful when walking and climbing. The volcanic ruins are all in their original state. Avoid scratches, sprained feet or stuck shoes. Make sure you are safe before proceeding.
Telephone
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Reference when using
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transportation

  1. Irshi Airport is the closest airport to Aershan, about 17 kilometers away from Aershan. Tourists arrive in Irshi by plane and then transfer to Aershan by car.
  2. There is a railway station in Aershan. Currently, four trains to and from Baicheng and Shenyang North stop every day.
  3. Aershan currently has a bus terminal, and several cities around Aershan, such as Ulanhot, have buses to and from the Aershan bus station.
    After arriving in Aershan City, take a taxi or charter a car to the scenic spot. There is scenic transportation in the Forest Park to various scenic spots.
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    Tickets
    No tickets required
    Included in Aershan National Forest Park admission. Park tickets: peak season (June 1st - October 15th): 180 yuan, low season (October 16th - May 31st of the following year): 150 yuan.
    Opening hours
    08:00-17:00 (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)