15,359Fossil sites
Fossils in China
15,359 fossil sites in China, with 12,407 finds of the groups people look for most; the richest period here: Permian.
15,359Fossil sites
1,849Dinosaurs
12,407Finds
13By geological period
Where fossils have been found
QuaternaryNeogenePaleogeneCretaceousJurassicTriassicPermianCarboniferousDevonianSilurianOrdovicianCambrianPrecambrian
By geological period
Quaternary149
Neogene363
Paleogene640
Cretaceous1,401
Jurassic1,001
Triassic2,569
Permian4,629
Carboniferous269
Devonian700
Silurian360
Ordovician1,522
Cambrian1,675
Precambrian81
What was found
Dinosaurs · 1,849Elongatoolithus, Macroolithus, Psittacosaurus, Brontopodus, Grallator, Eubrontes, Lufengosaurus, Paraspheroolithus, Yunnanosaurus, Dendroolithus, Sinosaurus, Mamenchisaurus
Pterosaurs · 122Pteraichnus, Noripterus, Darwinopterus, Hamipterus, Dsungaripterus, Nurhachius, Sinopterus, Huaxiapterus, Jianchangnathus, Dendrorhynchoides, Feilongus, Changchengopterus
Ichthyosaurs · 45Chaohusaurus, Guizhouichthyosaurus, Barracudasauroides, Qianichthyosaurus, Mixosaurus, Barracudasaurus, Guanlingsaurus, Phalarodon, Himalayasaurus
Plesiosaurs · 12Sinopliosaurus, Bishanopliosaurus, Yuzhoupliosaurus
Mammoths and mastodons · 126Stegodon, Platybelodon, Gomphotherium, Zygolophodon, Elephas, Paratetralophodon, Sinomastodon, Mammuthus, Palaeoloxodon, Mammut, Stegolophodon, Tetralophodon
Early humans and great apes · 28Pongo, Gigantopithecus, Homo, Lufengpithecus, Sivapithecus, Dryopithecus
Trilobites · 6,616Illaenus, Proceratopyge, Ovalocephalus, Nileus, Fuchouia, Birmanites, Redlichia, Cyclopyge, Pseudocalymene, Blackwelderia, Taihungshania, Remopleurides
Ammonites · 3,609Pseudotirolites, Pleuronodoceras, Pseudogastrioceras, Ophiceras, Tapashanites, Owenites, Pseudosageceras, Huananoceras, Flemingites, Pseudaspidites, Paranannites, Dieneroceras
Geological formations
734
Changxing Formation 798Dalong Formation 441Qixia Formation 354Maokou Formation 340Longtan Formation 318Daye Formation 315Huaqiao Formation 242Yixian Formation 214Wujiaping Formation 159Kangshare Formation 142Feixianguan Formation 141Luolou Formation 132Dengying Formation 113Dawan Formation 112Heshan Formation 111Zhujiaqing Formation 99Qingyan Formation 91Kaili Formation 90Falang Formation 79Yuanshan Formation 77Yinkeng Formation 74Yanshi Formation 72Wufeng Formation 67Jiufotang Formation 66Tulong Formation 66Hsuchuang Formation 64Xiala Formation 63Wuzhishan Formation 62Xiazhen Formation 58Huayansi Formation 58Meitan Formation 57Loping Formation 57Shaximiao Formation 54Anshun Formation 53Kushan Formation 51Lufeng Formation 47Kayitou Formation 47Baota Formation 44Langshan Formation 44Yelang Formation 43Daohugou Formation 43Qinglong Formation 42Qiongzhusi Formation 41Zhangxia Formation 41Shishugou Formation 40Hongguleleng Formation 39Guanling Formation 39Kufeng Formation 39Shenjiawan Formation 38Saergan Formation 37Maping Formation 37Ermaying Formation 37Wanghudun Formation 37Ertang Formation 36Keziliqiman Formation 36Zitai Formation 36Guole Formation 36Siyangshan Formation 36Wangyou Formation 35Laiyang Formation 35Kuanchuanpu Formation 35Chuanshan Formation 35Xianshuihe Formation 34Zongpu Formation 34Donggangling Formation 33Sipai Formation 33Shiyanhe Formation 33Shaiwa Formation 33Honghuayuan Formation 32Jiaozhou Formation 32Haifanggou Formation 31Dajialian Formation 31Pingling Formation 30Iren Dabasu Formation 30Shazipo Formation 30Chaumitien Formation 30Shanxi Formation 29Qubuerga Formation 29Qipan Formation 29Niutitang Formation 29Jinji Formation 28Matuo Formation 28Daihua Formation 27Ziliujing Formation 27Wangjiazhai Formation 27Fengshan Formation 27Changwu Formation 26Xiushan Formation 26Taiyuan Formation 26Yanjiahe Formation 26Lianglitag Formation 26Zanda Formation 26Hsiangyang Formation 26Jiulongshan Formation 25Changshan Formation 25Beiguoshan Formation 24Laoyefen Formation 24Yukiang Formation 24Angjie Formation 24Majiaoling Formation 24Kuanyinchiao Formation 23Dingjiashan Formation 23Jiaguan Formation 23Lugu Formation 23Zhoutian Formation 23Yehli Formation 22Bolila Formation 22Junzihe Formation 22Dingjiazhai Formation 22Tumenling Formation 22Douling Formation 22Yingtang Formation 21Shuijingtuo Formation 21Shan Majiagou Formation 21Tuchengzi Formation 21Ningqiang Formation 21Bayan Mandahu Formation 21Wulongqing Formation 21Zhutian Formation 21Bayinhe Formation 21Zhesi Formation 21Mantou Formation 21Yangliugang Formation 21Rongxian Formation 20Ningguo Formation 20Xia Majiagou Formation 20Shanwang Formation 20Tianjialou Formation 20Naocangjiangou Formation 20Baijizu Formation 20Tongzi Formation 19Pingliang Formation 19Miaokao Formation 19Yanan Formation 19Liangshan Formation 19Zhaoying Formation 19Dangchong Formation 19Nongshan Formation 19Yujiang Formation 18Yingan Formation 18Tangxiang Formation 18Yingshuiquan Formation 18Gyanyima Formation 18Yazhi Formation 18Helongshan Formation 18Maochuang Formation 18Yeli Formation 17Posongchong Formation 17Xikou Formation 17Zhonggou Formation 17Xiagou Formation 17Dashaba Formation 17Chichengshan Formation 17Balang Formation 17Tongziyan Formation 17Jianghe Formation 17Tiefoshan Formation 17Talung Formation 17Mingshui Formation 17Gufeng Formation 16Bahe Formation 16Yuanpu Formation 16Gaogou Formation 16Nantsinkwan Formation 16Miaopo Formation 15Guniutan Formation 15Jingangkou Formation 15Tiaojishan Formation 15Songgui Formation 15Nadu Formation 15Arshanto Formation 15Zhuganpo Formation 15Shuizhutang Formation 15Zhujianqing Formation 15Xiaojiangbian Formation 15Paoshui Formation 15Pagoda Formation 15Sidazhai Formation 15Kanling Formation 15Nagaoling Formation 14Nanjinguan Formation 14Zhitai Formation 14Yuhucun Formation 14Doushantuo Formation 14Fentou Formation 14Tuotuohe Formation 14Huangzhishan Formation 14Jianchuan Formation 14Dabeigou Formation 14Caodigou Formation 14Dashizhai Formation 14Longyin Formation 14Xiahuancang Formation 14Hutubihe Formation 14Guojiashan Formation 14Hepingxiang Formation 14Qilang Formation 14Yonghsien Formation 13Irdin Manha Formation 13Huachi-Huanhe Formation 13Zhusileng Formation 13Germig Formation 13Qimugen Formation 13Dongdaqiao Formation 13Baguamiao Formation 13Huanglianba Formation 13Doumu Formation 13Shanghu Formation 13Machiakou Formation 13Fengxiang Formation 12Tangtou Formation 12Xuanwei Formation 12Yanchang Formation 12Changhsing Formation 12Heti Formation 12Fengjiahe Formation 12Nomogen Formation 12Wujiatun Formation 12Longlin Formation 12Niuchang Formation 12Weiyuanjiang Formation 12Yinpingshan Formation 12Jianchaogou Formation 11Xiangshuyuan Formation 11Lengshuiwu Formation 11Shouchang Formation 11Zaoshang Formation 11Damoguihe Formation 11Qiziqiao Formation 11Huangshandong Formation 11Yijianfang Formation 11Huanggangliang Formation 11Jiaoga Formation 11Tangcun Formation 11Xuchika Formation 11Wulanbulage Formation 11Lower Chiatsun Formation 11Lianjiashan Formation 10Fengfeng Formation 10Guojiaba Formation 10Xiangtian Formation 10Kuanti Formation 10Daluokeng Formation 10Piqiang Formation 10Fuxin Formation 10Xinji Formation 10Shihtzupu Formation 10Qudenggongba Formation 10Jiucaiyuan Formation 10Liutiagou Formation 10Kangkelin Formation 10Gulangdi Formation 10Chaochiapa Formation 10Kuahongdong Formation 10Laoyingshan Formation 10Shizhongshan Formation 10Shihtien Formation 10Bianqiao Formation 10Jiupi Formation 10Shizipu Formation 9Madaoyu Formation 9Yinzhupu Formation 9Xinlong Formation 9Majiacun Formation 9Shara Murum Formation 9Linshan Formation 9Fanjiatun Formation 9Ulantatal Formation 9Baifeng Formation 9Heilinpu Formation 9Xiannüdong Formation 9Xiujimqinqi Formation 9Ceshui Formation 9Azigan Formation 9Mailonggang Formation 9Baliqliq Formation 9Zongshan Formation 9Wulagen Formation 9Dawangou Formation 9Jianchang Formation 9Qiaoma Formation 9Huangboling Formation 9Xiang'adong Formation 9Chijinbao Formation 9Nenjiang Formation 9Siliangssu Formation 9Ziyundong Formation 9Naobaogou Formation 9Wangjiadian Formation 9Guodikeng Formation 9Baiyun’an Formation 9Hekou Formation 9Caijiachong Formation 9Wanyaoshu Formation 9Yikewsusu Formation 9Laozai Formation 8Yurtus Formation 8Huangnigang Formation 8Hule Formation 8Lengwu Formation 8Luohe Formation 8Yunghsien Formation 8Hanwang Formation 8Rongxi Formation 8Xishanyao Formation 8Zhamure Formation 8Shetianqiao Formation 8Hedi Formation 8Xiacaowan Formation 8Bailuyuan Formation 8Mengyin Formation 8Lianmuqin Formation 8Heshilafu Formation 8Juripu Formation 8Doushan Formation 86 Formation 8Liujiatang Formation 8Pochiao Formation 8Tieersihabahe Formation 8Daduhe Formation 8Banna Formation 8Hutang Formation 8Xiaowa Formation 8Jiumenchong Formation 8Jialingjiang Formation 8Yongningzhen Formation 8Longwuhequn Formation 8Yanghugou Formation 8Shaksgam Formation 8Selong Formation 8Langcuo Formation 8Nanlinghu Formation 8Liangchiashan Formation 8Hongjingshao Formation 8Heishantou Formation 8Zaoshi Formation 8Sanshui Formation 8Zhenshui Formation 8Linxiang Formation 7Guotang Formation 7Yenwashan Formation 7Gaoyuzhuang Formation 7Beijuntang Formation 7Haikou Formation 7Zhangwan Formation 7Erdaogou Formation 7Tangding Formation 7Chijingqiao Formation 7Zhiluo Formation 7Wenbishan Formation 7"Amushan" Formation 7Lumeiyi Formation 7Suwa Formation 7Lantian Formation 7Yuhuangding Formation 7Laijia Formation 7Tzeliuching Formation 7Xujiahe Formation 7Badaowan Formation 7Ulan Gocho Formation 7Liangquan Formation 7Tunlonggongba Formation 7Maidiping Formation 7Hetang Formation 7Leikoupo Formation 7Xilanta Formation 7Jindingshan Formation 7Guanyintan Formation 7Kuniutan Formation 7Mangzongrong Formation 7Manto Formation 7Xijiadian Formation 7Kanglu Formation 7Beianzhuang Formation 7Houldjin Formation 7Feitianshan Formation 7Tumuxiuke Formation 7Xiaoba Formation 7Sanying Formation 7Chuanlinggou Formation 7Lengshuigou Formation 6Sanqiaojia Formation 6Jiulaodong Formation 6Chedao Formation 6Majiagou Formation 6Wutung Formation 6Quxia Formation 6Subashi Formation 6Nandan Formation 6Heshanggou Formation 6Tunggur Formation 6Yantang Formation 6Tongzhiyan Formation 6Ximatang Formation 6Yangxi Formation 6Shahai Formation 6Ejinhoro Formation 6Jingxing Formation 6Qiupa Formation 6Houcheng Formation 6Miaogou Formation 6Dongyuan Formation 6Shengjinkou Formation 6Yunshan Formation 6Xiguayuan Formation 6Jiangdihe Formation 6Xintiangou Formation 6Hajier Formation 6Zhanghe Formation 6Shuomo Formation 6Menbu Formation 6Jiapila Formation 6Haoling Formation 6Upper Formation 6Miaoling Formation 6Wangpanli Formation 6Liushu Formation 6Lanchengquxia Formation 6Lushangfen Formation 6Sijiashan Formation 6Jingyuan Formation 6Sandu Formation 6Wulansuhai Formation 6Anji Formation 6Hunghuayuan Formation 6Shahejie Formation 6Dayangcha Formation 6Yongning Formation 6Xiaolongtan Formation 6Zhepure Shan Formation 6Luokeng Formation 6Nabiao Formation 5Xilingxia Formation 5Hongsiya Formation 5Tonggao Formation 5Lunshan Formation 5Liulaobei Formation 5Xujiachong Formation 5Shihniulan Formation 5Heitai Formation 5Huixingshao Formation 5"Siaohopa" Formation 5Sunjiagou Formation 5Anyuan Formation 5Dameigou Formation 5Bantou Formation 5Yimen Formation 5Qigu Formation 5Cuipingshan Formation 5Xiamidong Formation 5Yimin Formation 5Jiangjunding Formation 5Yuanmou Formation 5Dongjun Formation 5Xiali Formation 5Toutunhe Formation 5Guanzhuang Formation 5Gancaohu Formation 5Suosuoquan Formation 5Bayangobi Formation 5Zhenzhuchong Formation 5Tahaqi Formation 5Minhe Formation 5Jinhua Formation 5Xintianmen Formation 5Xiaqiongco Formation 5Changxing Limestone 5Kangbacunkou Formation 5Huajiying Formation 5Quantou Formation 5Xarquan Formation 5Xiaohe Formation 5Minghsingssu Formation 5Gongkang Formation 5Lingcha Formation 5Fenxiang Formation 5Hongshuichuanqun Formation 5Bayankalashan Formation 5Sangonghe Formation 5Aoxi Formation 5Yuquan Formation 5Hotang Formation 5Fengjia'ao Formation 5Changhia Formation 5Jiantang Formation 5Lalei Formation 5Biandanshan Formation 5Chijinpu Formation 5Laocun Formation 5Upper Lufeng Formation 5Shabaowan Formation 5Zhongning Formation 5Uqbulak Formation 5Shuangyingshan Formation 5Ningkuo Formation 5Linhsiang Formation 5Yamansu Formation 5Wangjiashan Formation 5Hadabulaktag Formation 5Gongwusu Formation 5Yinchupu Formation 5Shangdamingshan Formation 4Lenshuigou Formation 4Fengdong'gun Formation 4Xiaqiaojia Formation 4Yanwashan Formation 4Wenchang Formation 4Zhongbao Formation 4Gulang Formation 4Xiayan Formation 4Jiuliqiao Formation 4Doulingshan Formation 4LiangJiaShan Formation 4Xiaoyan Formation 4Nahkaoling Formation 4Bateaobao Formation 4Qiaergaye Formation 4Longjiang Formation 4Fuxian Formation 4Changlin Formation 4Bataowuan Formation 4Gaojiatian Formation 4Lishan Formation 4Tongchuan Formation 4Wulinshan Formation 4Yinping Formation 4Badong Formation 4Maoshan Formation 4Yongde Formation 4Chetougou Formation 4Matuo or Tuotuohe Formation 4Xikuangshan Formation 4Xinyuan Formation 4Huiquanpu Formation 4Jingchuan Formation 4Penglaizhen Formation 4Wuting Formation 4Hongtuya Formation 4Bachu Formation 4Muhua Formation 4Shoushangou Formation 4Dong'anzhen Formation 4Lungmachi Formation 4Tzemenchiao Formation 4Kelamayi Formation 4Shipai Formation 4Wutu Formation 4Paoniuquan Formation 4Qingxudong Formation 4Sanjushan Formation 4Qudi Formation 4Zhanjin Formation 4Muyinhe Formation 4Bancheng Formation 4Laochang Formation 4Shiyantou Formation 4Mingxinsi Formation 4Lamei Formation 4Loulou Formation 4Kaixinling Formation 4Madongshan Formation 4Mengtuan Formation 4Licha Formation 4Qulonggongba Formation 4Nieniexiongla Formation 4Huangnekang Formation 4Kelitag Formation 4Niubao Formation 4Caoxian Formation 4Yessangang Formation 4Chaomidian Formation 4Dadongchang Formation 4Chijiang Formation 4Kukebai Formation 4Shuangputang Formation 4Bingfeng Formation 4Dalazi Formation 4Luojiadashan Formation 4Weishan Formation 4Dapingzhang Formation 4Xishancun Formation 4Keziletuogayi Formation 4Tiejianggou Formation 4Sandaokan Formation 4Maichuqing Formation 4Anning Formation 4Jiucheng Formation 4Zoumagang Formation 4Tsingyuan Formation 3Lianhuashan Formation 3Changkengshui Formation 3Fengdonggang Formation 3Dachengsi Formation 3Dachensi Formation 3Lohanpo Formation 3Tanjiagou Formation 3Xiliangsi Formation 3Jiuxi Formation 3Hongchunping Formation 3Xiaotan Formation 3Longmengdong Formation 3Sandaogou Formation 3Koumengzi Formation 3YaoMoShan Formation 3Wutubulake Formation 3Lianghetang Formation 3Tianjingshan Formation 3Longjing Formation 3Upper Kaochaitien Formation 3Pailungchiang Formation 3Takuan Formation 3Wangjiawan Formation 3Qingshuiying Formation 3Shiqianfeng Formation 3Yushanjian Formation 3Fuxing Formation 3Jinggangshan Formation 3Zhangping Formation 3Daxigou Formation 3Yaojai Formation 3Longjiagou Formation 3Muoshishan Formation 3Hongqi Formation 3Anding Formation 3Yongping Formation 3Yanqiao Formation 3Fangshankou Formation 3Baiguowan Formation 3Bagong Formation 3Nanyuan Formation 3Yuliangzi Formation 3Hsienshuiko Formation 3Kansu Formation 3Koujiacun Formation 3Yangliujing Formation 3Lanmu Formation 3Kalazha Formation 3Tungkangling Formation 3Lushi Formation 3Hetaoyuan Formation 3Luohandong Formation 3Transitional Bed 3Xidashan Formation 3Xiangtang Formation 3Bijintawu Formation 3Ulansuhai Formation 3Qihulin Formation 3Suining Formation 3Chengzihe Formation 3Urulung Formation 3Zhamunaqu Formation 3Sunjiawan Formation 3Chaqiela Formation 3Guchuochun Formation 3Chuanjie Formation 3Shihuichang Formation 3Dagangou Formation 3Jiaozigou Formation 3Huadian Formation 3Yikebulage Formation 3Zouyun Formation 3Toiba Formation 3Guanwushan Formation 3Nanzheng Formation 3Pocheluo Formation 3Bashibulake Formation 3Shihtienfeng, Shiqianfeng, Sunjiagou Formation 3Taoqupo Formation 3Tianheban Formation 3Gadikao Formation 3Dushan Formation 3Liangtoutang Formation 3Taozichong Formation 3Nayixiong Formation 3Yanwangbian Formation 3Chaochuan Formation 3Sanqiao Formation 3Daheshen Formation 3Ruiping Formation 3Wayao Formation 3Beisi Formation 3Qieerma Formation 3Shilengshui Formation 3Houziguan Formation 3Tuoba Formation 3Motianling Formation 3Mangchuan Formation 3Ningming Formation 3Mushirebuca Formation 3Xiaotangzi Formation 3Dachenling Formation 3Qoimaco Formation 3Tingziguan Formation 3Yuxiansi Formation 3Fangou Formation 3Tupo Formation 3Weining Formation 3Benxi Formation 3Shiti Formation 3Shiyang Formation 3Niushan Formation 3Santao Formation 3Fangyan Formation 3Guyang Formation 3Wuchang Formation 3Beipiao Formation 3Xitun Formation 3Hongqin Formation 3Tuodian Formation 3Huliugou Formation 3Huashidianzi Formation 3Chaganbulage Formation 3Huayong Formation 3Ulan Gochu Formation 3Xikeng Formation 3Yulongsi Formation 3Taoshuyuanzi Formation 3Badainjaran Formation 3Huazhige Formation 3Qujing Formation 3Shangshuanghe Formation 3Riajiao Formation 3Wuzhongshan Formation 3Yeba Formation 3Hulo Formation 3Tianlingkou Formation 3Xiaxishancun Formation 3Chuanbutou Formation 3Buxin Formation 3Yousashan Formation 3Sanmen Formation 3Huanglong Formation 3Lazhuglung Formation 3Chiungchussu Formation 3
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