South China Karst

South China Karst
UNESCO World Heritage Site
	Stone Forest (Shilin Karst in Yunnan)
Location	China
Criteria	Natural: (vii), (viii)
Reference	1248bis
Inscription	2007 (31st Session)
Extensions	2014
Coordinates	24°55′24″N 110°21′16″E / 24.92333°N 110.35444°E
	Location of South China Karst in China

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) Shilin Yi Autonomous County
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) Wulong County
1248-006	Wulong Karst – Three Natural Bridges (天生三桥) Wulong County
1248-007	Wulong Karst – Furong Cave (芙蓉洞) Wulong County

Gallery

The Shilin (Stone Forest) South China Karst formations scenery
Karst limestone stalactites in the Furong Cave.
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.

External links

UNESCO World Heritage description

[UNESCO-1] "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.

[2] "South China Karst". UNESCO.

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v t e World Heritage Sites in China
East	Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City Classical Gardens of Suzhou Fujian tulou Lushan Huangshan Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea–Bohai Sea of China (Phase I) Mount Sanqing Mount Tai Wuyi Mountains Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and Kong Family Mansion in Qufu Xidi, and Hongcun West Lake Kulangsu
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Southwestern	Chengjiang Fossil Site Dazu Rock Carvings Fanjingshan Honghe Hani Rice Terraces Huanglong Jiuzhaigou Lijiang Mount Emei and Leshan Giant Buddha Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Potala Palace, including the Jokhang and Norbulingka Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries Three Parallel Rivers
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