Mount Danxia
Mount Danxia (Chinese: 丹霞山; pinyin: Dānxiá Shān) is a noted scenic mountainous area in Renhua County, in the northern part of Guangdong province. It is described on the local signage as a "world famous UNESCO geopark of China". It was inscribed as part of the China Danxia World Heritage Site in 2010 because of its unique geographical in formations and spectacular scenery.
| Danxia Range | |
|---|---|
| 丹霞山 | |
A small part of the range | |
| Highest point | |
| Listing | Mountains of China |
| Dimensions | |
| Area | 16,800 ha (42,000 acres), 12,400 ha (31,000 acres) |
| Geography | |
Danxia Range Location in Guangdong | |
| Country | China |
| Province | Guangdong |
| County | Renhua |
| Parent range | Yuecheng Ridge, Nan Mountains |
| Official name | China Danxia |
| Type | Natural |
| Criteria | vii, viii |
| Designated | 2010 (34th session) |
| Reference no. | 1335 |
| Region | Asia-Pacific |
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