China - South China Karst

"The South China Karst region extends over a surface of half a million km2 lying mainly in Yunnan, Guizhou and Guangxi provinces. It represents one of the world’s most spectacular examples of humid tropical to subtropical karst landscapes. The stone forests of Shilin are considered superlative natural phenomena and a world reference with a wider range of pinnacle shapes than other karst landscapes with pinnacles, and a higher diversity of shapes and changing colours. 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." 

= (Yunnan) Shilin Forest; Naigu Stone Forest; Sougeyi Village
= (Guizhou) Libo Karst: Xiaoqijong; Dongduo
= (Chongqing) Wulong Karst: Qingkou Giant Doline Tiankeng; Three Natural Bridges; Furong Cave

This is an extension of the South China Karst site. The property was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2007 and is one of the world’s most spectacular examples of humid tropical to subtropical karst landscapes. The extension covers an area of almost 50 000 hectares. This serial site now includes 12 elements spread over the provinces of Guizhou, Guangxi, Yunnan and Chongqing and covering 176 228 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.

= (Guangxi) Guilin Karst - Putao Fenling Karst Section
= (Guangxi) Guilin Karst - Lijiang Fengcong Karst Section
= (Guizhou) Shibing Karst
= (Chongqing) Jinfoshan Karst
= Huanjiang Karst


  Source: UNESCO World Heritage