South China Karst

UNESCO World Heritage Site

South China Karst (Phase II)
Name as inscribed on the World Heritage List
Type	Natural
Criteria	vii, viii
Reference	1248
UNESCO region	Asia-Pacific
Inscription history
Inscription	2007 (31st Session)
Extensions	2014

The South China Karst (simplified Chinese: 中国南方喀斯特; traditional Chinese: 中國南方喀斯特; pinyin: Zhōngguó Nánfāng Kāsītè), a UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 2007, spans the provinces of Guangxi, Guizhou, and Yunnan. It is noted for its karst features and landscapes as well as rich biodiversity. The site comprises three clusters: Libo Karst, Shilin Karst and Wulong Karst. UNESCO describes the South China Karst as "unrivalled in terms of the diversity of its karst features and landscapes."

South China Karst - UNESCO inscription details

UNESCO Inscription No	Name
1248-001	Shilin Karst - Naigu Stone Forest (乃古石林) Shilin Yi Autonomous County
1248-002	Shilin Karst – Suogeyi Village (所各邑村) Shilin Yi Autonomous County
1248-003	Libo Karst – Xiaoqijong (小七孔) Libo County
1248-004	Libo Karst – Dongduo (洞多) Libo County
1248-005	Wulong Karst – Qingkou Giant Doline (Tiankeng) (箐口天坑) Wulong County
1248-006	Wulong Karst – Three Natural Bridges Wulong County
1248-007	Wulong Karst – Furong Cave Wulong County

Gallery

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  The Shilin (Stone Forest) South China Karst formations scenery

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  Karst limestone stalactites in the Furong Cave.

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  Tianlong Bridge, a South China Karst natural arch.

External links

• UNESCO World Heritage description