To truly understand the magic of Wudalianchi,
the Volcanic Geology Museum,
quietly standing at the foot of the volcanoes,
is the key you must not miss.
As soon as you approach the museum, its unique architectural appearance catches your eye. Modeled after spatter cones and spatter discs in its single-unit shape, the whole structure is designed after the five interconnected volcanic barrier lakes, winding and interlacing as if frozen from the volcanic wonders bursting out of the ground. It complements the natural landscapes of Wudalianchi perfectly—even before stepping inside, visitors are already amazed by its exterior.
Stepping into the museum, you first enter the Hall of Global Volcanoes and Global Geoparks, which is like a door leading to the world of volcanoes across the globe. Walking into this immersive restoration and science popularization space, you can feel the earth-shaking power of volcanic eruptions, as if scorching magma is surging right beneath your feet. The "temperaments" of volcanoes around the world are clearly presented here. Scenes that once only existed in books and imagination become tangible at this very moment.
A 300-Year-Old Volcanic Eruption Comes Alive
"Mount Laohei suddenly erupted, with thick smoke blotting out the sky and magma flowing dozens of kilometers..." In the Volcano Hall, this piece of history is no longer just a written record. In the immersive exhibition area, the lights suddenly dim, and a realistic micro-landform model recreates the eruption scene of that year: fiery red magma surges like a river, and the clear patterns of "lava waterfalls" formed by contraction during cooling are visible to the naked eye. The spatter cone specimens displayed in the showcase still retain the swirling traces of gas eruptions on their tops—these rare micro-landforms around the world are the most direct "signatures" of that eruption.
The Secrets of the "Divine Spring" Are Hidden in Medical Reports
"Can a sip cure diseases?" In the Mineral Spring Hall, this question gets a clear answer. Detectors in the showcase display the real-time composition of the mineral water: iron, strontium, carbon dioxide... These seemingly ordinary elements form a unique "medicinal formula" under the action of low-temperature volcanic rocks. Stories and medical reports on the walls confirm the magic of the "divine spring"—from digestive system diseases to skin problems, nature’s gifts hold the simplest healing wisdom.
Miracles of Life on Volcanic Rocks
The Wudalianchi Ecology Hall is a vibrant "jungle secret land". It displays various local animal specimens and a rich collection of plant specimens, which quietly tell the story of how life tenaciously rebounded and evolved from the ruins after the volcanic eruption on this land. Wandering through the hall, you can almost hear the cheerful chirping of birds and see animals darting through the woods. There is no preaching here, yet it deeply makes people understand: harmonious coexistence is life’s gentlest response to nature.
Fireworks and Poetry at the Foot of Volcanoes
Finally, you come to the Wudalianchi Culture Hall, a convergence of the area’s unique cultural landscapes and regional culture. From historical evolution to folk customs, from works of art to traditional crafts, every exhibit carries the memories of this land and showcases the wisdom and creativity of the Wudalianchi people.
There is no tedious preaching here, only stories told through real objects. When you look at the lava in Longmen Stone Village with this knowledge, you can read its "age"; when you taste the mineral water from North Drinking Spring again, you can savor its "preciousness". When visiting Wudalianchi, don’t miss this museum, for it will let you see the more touching "truth" behind the scenery.
The Wudalianchi Global Geopark Museum is more than just a place to display exhibits. It is a time tunnel of Earth’s history, a convergence point of nature and humanity. Here, every stop is a dialogue with history; every view is a tribute to nature. Come here and embark on a soul-stirring exploration journey to unlock the amazing codes of Earth’s hundreds of millions of years.
