Hexigten Global Geopark, UNESCO Global Geopark in Hexigten Banner, China.
The geopark displays granite forests, volcanic landscapes, glacial formations, and desert features across 1,750 square kilometers of Inner Mongolia territory.
The area gained recognition as a National Geopark of China in December 2001 before receiving UNESCO Global Geopark designation in February 2005.
The Xilamulun River region within the geopark contains traces of Red Mountain Culture, Grassland Bronze Culture, and ancient Qidan civilizations.
The site features eight distinct areas including Arshihaty granite forest, Qingshan granite mortars, Dali Nur volcanic zone, and Huanggangliang glacial formations.
The Arshihaty granite forest contains stone columns with horizontal segmentation patterns created through centuries of wind and frost erosion.
Location: Hexigten Banner
Inception: 2001
GPS coordinates: 43.24795,117.53483
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:52
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