Mount Danxia, UNESCO Site, Renhua, Shaoguan, China
A noted scenic mountainous area near Shaoguan city in the northern part of Guangdong, People’s Republic of China. It is described on the local signage as a “world famous UNESCO geopark of China”.
The Danxia area is formed from a reddish sandstone which has been eroded over time into a series of outcrops surrounded by spectacular cliffs and many unusual rock formations known as Danxia landform. There are a number of temples located on the mountains and many scenic walks can be undertaken.
There is also a river winding through the mountains on which boat trips can be taken. In the 2010 UNESCO list of world heritage sites, Mount Danxia was recorded as a natural World Heritage Site as part of China’s Danxia landform.
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