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Dali-Cangshan UNESCO Global Geopark
鈥淎 sealed book of natural geology that has been written for over 2 billion years by nature鈥
Celebrating Earth Heritage
Dali-Cangshan UNESCO Global Geopark is located in China鈥檚 Yunnan province. Dali-Cangshan UNESCO Global Geopark is located in the central section of the Bai Nationality Autonomous Prefecture, including Dali City, Yangbi County and Eryuan County.
Located in western Yunnan Province at the southern end of the lofty Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Mount Cangshan is a young mountain formed only 50 million years ago. However, the rocks that make up the mountain are more than 2 billion years old. Mount Cangshan is mainly composed of metamorphic rocks, including marble renowned for its beautiful colour and structure. It is the southernmost mountain in Asia reached by the latest glaciation period and many glacial landforms are well preserved and displayed.
Characteristics
Designation date
2015
Country(ies)
Transnational
No
Area (ha)
93,300
Population
771,100
Density
826
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