Mount Langshan
Langshan or Mount Lang (Chinese: 崀山) is a mountain and a scenic area in Xinning County, Hunan, China. It is described on the local signage as a "world famous UNESCO geopark of China" and was inscribed as part of the China Danxia World Heritage Site in 2010 because of its unique geological formations and spectacular scenery. Its peak elevation is 818 metres (2,684 ft).
| Mount Langshan | |
|---|---|
Mount Langshan. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 818-metre (2,684 ft) |
| Coordinates | 26°23′27.96″N 110°45′06.48″E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | 崀山 (Chinese) |
| Geography | |
Mount Langshan Location in Hunan. | |
| Location | Xinning County, Hunan, China |
| Official name | China Danxia |
| Type | Natural |
| Criteria | vii, viii |
| Designated | 2010 (34th session) |
| Reference no. | 1335 |
| Region | Asia-Pacific |
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