South China Karst

Overview

South China Karst is one of the world’s most spectacular examples of humid tropical to subtropical karst landscapes. It is a serial site spread over the provinces of Guizhou, Guangxi, Yunnan and Chongqing and covers 97,125 hectares. It contains the most significant types of karst landforms, including tower karst, pinnacle karst and cone karst formations, along with other spectacular characteristics such as natural bridges, gorges and large cave systems. The stone forests of Shilin are considered superlative natural phenomena and a world reference. The cone and tower karsts of Libo, also considered the world reference site for these types of karst, form a distinctive and beautiful landscape. Wulong Karst has been inscribed for its giant dolines (sinkholes), natural bridges and caves.

Selection Criteria

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Components(12 locations)

• •Shibing Karst1248bis-010
• •Jinfoshan Karst1248bis-011
• •Huanjiang Karst1248bis-012
• •Libo Karst – ‘Dongduo’1248bis-004
• •Wulong Karst – Furong Cave1248bis-007
• •Libo Karst – ‘Xiaoqijong’1248bis-003
• •Shilin Karst – Naigu Stone Forest1248bis-001
• •Shilin Karst – ‘Suogeyi Village’1248bis-002
• •Wulong Karst – Three Natural Bridges1248bis-006
• •Guilin Karst - Putao Fenling Karst Section1248bis-008
• •Guilin Karst - Lijiang Fengcong Karst Section1248bis-009
• •Wulong Karst – Qingkou Giant Doline (Tiankeng)1248bis-005

Details

Countries

China

ISO Codes

CN

Area

97,125 ha

Coordinates

24.9233, 110.3544