Shanwang Fossils

China, Shandong

Shanwang Fossils

LocationChina, Shandong

RegionShandong

TypeNational Nature Reserve

Coordinates36.9000°, 118.3330°

Established1980

Area13

Nearest CityWeifang (55 km)

Major CityWeifang (55 km)

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About Shanwang Fossils

A paleontological reserve in Linqu County protecting one of the world's richest Miocene fossil deposits. The 18-million-year-old diatomite formations preserve over 600 species across twelve categories including insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.