Danyang UNESCO Global Geopark

Celebrating Earth Heritage

Located at the heart of the Korean Peninsula, Danyang UNESCO Global Geopark lies along the Baekdu Daegan mountain range and showcases remarkable geological diversity. The landscape features folds and thrusts within 1.9-billion-year-old granite gneiss, alongside layers of limestone, quartzite and sandstone, reflecting pivotal moments in the region's tectonic evolution. Danyang is renowned for its prehistoric cultural relics, making it a key site for Stone Age research. The geopark has over 200 limestone caves, many of which were previously inhabited. The geopark’s wealth of archaeological discoveries are significant for our understanding of early human history in East Asia. The Guinsa Museum in Danyang displays ancient Buddhist manuscripts, reflecting the region's rich spiritual history and connection to both ancient and modern Korean culture.

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Designation date
2025
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Area (ha)
78,100
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