Destination · Qinghai-Gansu
The Son of the Earth Sculpture
The "Son of the Earth" sculpture features a giant infant lying prone on the ground in peaceful slumber. Carved from rough red sandstone, the figure measures 15 meters in length, 4.3 meters in height, and 9 meters in width, set against the vast expanse of the Gobi Desert. The serene expression of the "Son of the Earth" creates a striking visual contrast with the boundless, majestic desert landscape, symbolizing the harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature. This sculpture is part of a larger installation group that includes works such as "Martial Grandeur of Emperor Wu," "Boundless," "Whispering Winds," and "Gobi Ark."
- Entry
- Entrance is free
Getting there
Parking, the entrance and the exact address are in the Dragon Roads app during your trip. Every stop opens in AMap, ready to navigate.
How Chinese travelers film it
Short clips from Douyin, the Chinese TikTok. They are in Chinese.
Every trip can be adjusted to your dates. These already pass through The Son of the Earth Sculpture.
Trips that stop here
Within an hour's drive





































