Abstract: Six Classic Geological Routes of Danxiashan Geopark

Six classic geological routes of Danxiashan Geopark

CHEN FANG AND PENGYAN - Administrative Committee of Danxiashan Geopark, Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province, China

Danxiashan, one of the first Geoparks, is located in Guangdong Province of south China, covering a total area of 292 km2. On August 1st, 2010, Danxiashan, as one part of China Danxia, was listed the World Heritage by the UNESCO. It is the place where the term “Danxia Geomorphology” on a worldwide basis is given. Its typicality, diversity and irreplaceability is embodied in its research work and has been a national, even worldwide base for academic research, popular science tourism and teaching practice. During development of more than 30 years, six different geological routes cover great landforms, beautiful scenes, ancient buildings and unique culture, etc.

1. Geological route 1: (about 2.5 hr) Mid-mountain Gate—E Yu Shang Shan—Entrance of Zhanglao Peak Ticket Station—Mid-mountain Pavilion—Mengjue Pass—Bai Zhang Canyon—Jin Shi Yan Temple 2. Geological route 2: (about 2 hr) Sun-viewing Pavilion—Xue Rock—Hong Qiao Yong Cui (Rainbow Bridge Embracing Green)—Scale Cave—Shao Yin Platform—Bao Zhu Peak—Rudder Rock 3. Geological route 3: (about 2 hr) Yangyuan Rock—Breast Stone—Drying-cloth Rock—Jiu Jiu Tian Ti (Ninety-nine Stairs to Heaven)— Ximei Fortress 4. Geological route 4: (about 2.5 hr) Xianglong Lake—Yinyuan Rock—Wo Long Gang (Crouching Dragon Hill) 5. Geological route 5: (about 1.5 hr) Line 1: Yangyuan Rock Quay—Danxia Power Station (tour about 1 hr); Line 2: Sister Peak— Goddess of Mercy Rock (tour about 1.5 hr) 6. Geological route 6: (about 1 hr) Tong Tai Bridge—Lion Rock

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