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  • South China Karst UNESCO World Heritage Site in Yunnan

    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, 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. UNESCO describes the South China Karst as "unrivalled in terms of the diversity of its karst features and landscapes."

    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

    Yunnan South China Karst UNESCO World Heritage Site travel guide introduces the main attractions, entrance tickets booking, The best time to visit, How to Get there, the highlights, facts, history, photos, weather, accommodation, visiting routes, travel tips, tour maps of South China Karst UNESCO World Heritage Site in Yunnan. (中国南方喀斯特)

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