South China Karst, Karst formations in southern China
The South China Karst extends across Chongqing, Guangxi, Guizhou, and Yunnan provinces, featuring limestone towers, deep gorges, caves, and natural bridges.
The region received UNESCO World Heritage designation in two phases, with three clusters inscribed in 2007 and four additional clusters added in 2014.
The Yi, Shui, and Miao ethnic groups maintain traditional practices within the karst landscape, demonstrating sustainable agricultural methods developed over generations.
Visitors can access the area through major transportation hubs in Guilin and Kunming, with guided tours available to explore the Stone Forest and Li River.
The site contains three primary types of karst formations: fenglin tower karst, fengcong cone karst, and shilin stone forest spread across 97,125 hectares.
GPS coordinates: 25.22083,107.97500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:36
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