The South China Karst (simplified Chinese: 中国南方喀斯特; traditional Chinese: 中國南方喀斯特; pinyin: Zhōngguó Nánfāng Kāsītè), a UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 2007,[1] spans the provinces of Chongqing, Guangxi, Guizhou, and Yunnan. It is noted for its karst features and landscapes as well as rich biodiversity. The site comprises seven clusters Phase I: Libo Karst, Shilin Karst, and Wulong Karst inscribed in 2007, and Phase II: Guilin Karst, Shibing Karst, Jinfoshan Karst, and Huanjiang Karst inscribed in 2014.[2] UNESCO describes the South China Karst as "unrivalled in terms of the diversity of its karst features and landscapes."[1]
South China Karst - UNESCO inscription details
| UNESCO Inscription No |
Name |
|---|---|
| 1248-001 | Shilin Karst - Naigu Stone Forest (乃古石林) |
| 1248-002 | Shilin Karst – Suogeyi Village (所各邑村) Shilin Yi Autonomous County |
| 1248-003 | Libo Karst – Xiaoqijong (小七孔) Libo County |
| 1248-004 | Libo Karst – Dongduo (洞多) Libo County |
| 1248-005 | Wulong Karst – Qingkou Giant Doline (Tiankeng) (箐口天坑) |
| 1248-006 | Wulong Karst – Three Natural Bridges (天生三桥) Wulong County |
| 1248-007 | Wulong Karst – Furong Cave (芙蓉洞) Wulong County |
| 1248-008 | Guilin Karst – Putao Fenling |
| 1248-009 | Guilin Karst – Lijiang Fengcong
Yangshuo County |
| 1248-010 | Shibing Karst |
| 1248-011 | Jinfoshan Karst |
| 1248-012 | Huanjiang Karst |
Gallery
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The Shilin (Stone Forest) South China Karst formations scenery
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Karst limestone stalactites in the Furong Cave.
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Tianlong Bridge, a South China Karst natural arch.
References
- ^ a b "Twenty-two new sites inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List, and one deleted during Committee meeting in Christchurch". UNESCO World Heritage Convention. 29 June 2007. Retrieved 2011-02-14.
- ^ "South China Karst". UNESCO.
