Longtan Grand Canyon, Natural canyon in Xin'an County, China
The canyon stretches for 12 kilometers through purplish-red quartz sandstone formations, with high mountains framing the U-shaped valley in Henan Province.
The geological structure of Longtan Grand Canyon formed over 2.6 million years through water erosion, resulting in the current sandstone formations.
The canyon stands as a central feature of the Wangwushan-Daimeishan UNESCO Global Geopark, representing significant geological heritage in China.
Visitors can reach the canyon by taking direct buses from Luoyang Bus Station, with the journey covering approximately 70 kilometers from Luoyang city.
The Hongshi Valley section contains large collapse boulders with surface ripple patterns, earning its designation as the Natural Ripples Museum.
GPS coordinates: 34.96900,112.00400
Latest update: March 25, 2025 11:56
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