- Xiangxi Branch, Natural&Cultural Institute of China University of Geosciences was constructed
- Xiangxi Global Geopark held Popular Science Education Campaign on World Water Day
- Xiangxi Global Geopark Museum had a busy time during spring festival as the number of visitors peaked
- Xiangxi Vice Governor Li Ping inspects Xiangxi Global Geopark Museum
- Xiangxi Global Geopark wins the right to host the 2021 Annual Conference of UNESCO China’s Global Geoparks
- The Work Conference of Xiangxi Global Geopark Management Committee was held in Jishou
- Xiangxi Global Geopark Museum Realizes the Goal of Intelligent Tour Guide
- Xiangxi Vice Governor Li Ping inspects Xiangxi Global Geopark
Introduction to Xiangxi UNESCO Global Geopark
Xiangxi Geopark (N28°06′49.23″—29°17′24.26″ and E109°20′13.66″—110°04′12.55″) is located in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in Hunan Province, China, covering a total area of 2,710km2. The geopark lies on the marginal slope in the east of Yunnan-Guizhou Karst Plateau. It is noted for the two GSSPs in the Cambrian system- the GSSP for Guzhangian Stage and the GSSP for Paibian Stage. The geopark also features some geosites, including the world's largest red carbonate rock Stone Forest and spectacular plateau incised platform-canyon group. These geosites are...
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