Top 10 most beautiful geological parks in China
- By Lu Na
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E-mail China.org.cn, October 12, 2010
Wulingyuan Geological Park in Hunan (武陵源地質公園)
Wulingyuan Geopark is of scenic and historic interest. Located in Zhangjiajie City, about 270km away from the provincial capital of Changsha, in Hunan Province, this geopark is famous for its numerous quartzite sandstone pillars. Some of the over 3,100 pillars in this karst formation reach for the sky at over 800 meters tall.
The Wulinyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area is made up of the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, the Tianzishan mountain ranges, Bao Feng Hu and the Suoxi Valley. It is a popular filming location and tourist destination.
Inscribed on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1992, Wulingyuan forms part of the Wuling Range.
Travel Tips:
Pro-Tips:
The best time to visit is in April or October.
Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Addmission: 245 yuan
Getting There:
By Bus: Buses rides departing from Zhangjiajie Bus Station bound for Wulingyuan Scenic Area last about 45 minutes and cost 10 yuan per person.
