The South China Karst World Heritage property protects a diversity of spectacular and iconic continental karst landscapes, including tower karst (fenglin), pinnacle karst (shilin) and cone karst (fengcong), as well as other karst phenomena such as Tiankeng karst (giant dolines), table mountains and gorges.

There are many parks protecting these eroded limestone formations in the southeast, south, and northwest of China. They range from watery green terrain to otherworldly rocky outcroppings, and they are beautiful places for recreation, hiking, and sightseeing.

The South China Karst World Heritage property protects a diversity of spectacular and iconic continental karst landscapes, including tower karst (fenglin), pinnacle karst (shilin) and cone karst (fengcong), as well as other karst phenomena such as Tiankeng karst (giant dolines), table mountains and gorges.

The karst region of southwestern China, one of the largest continuous karsts in the world, is known for its unique landscapes and rich biodiversity. This region has suffered severe environmental degradation (e.g., vegetation cover loss, soil erosion and biodiversity loss).

2024年7月3日 · Natural karst limestone formations create Shilin, or the Stone Forest, in Kunming, China. Karst is a landscape shaped by the erosion of limestone. The karst landscape of Shilin was formed about 270 million years ago. Karst is an area of land made up of limestone.

2019年12月1日 · Context The karst region of southwestern China, one of the largest continuous karsts in the world, is known for its unique landscapes and rich biodiversity. This region has suffered severe...

2010年1月18日 · From karst towers in Southwest China to the massive Mammoth Cave region in the U.S., here’s a look at some of the most significant karst landscapes in the world. The rugged karst landscape of the Stone Forest near Guilin is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

2019年1月28日 · Karst is found all over the world, but China has some of the most inspiring karst displays on Earth. China and UNESCO began a massive effort in 2007 to protect these fragile landscapes, which has helped increase the appeal for visitors to …

2024年8月30日 · This blog takes you on a journey through China's breathtaking karst landscapes, from the iconic peaks of Guilin to the stone forests of Yunnan and the waterfalls of Guizhou. Each location is explored in detail, highlighting its natural beauty and the environmental issues these fragile ecosystems face.

China’s Karst Landscape: A great swath of karst covers much of Yunnan Province’s eastern half. Here in the the East Mountain Plateau – located between Shi Dong and Nan Dong — water runs through porous bedrock to seep into deep and hidden caverns and channels underground.