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)
