This geopark is located in Yingtan City, Jiangxi Province, and covers a total area of 928 km2. It became a global geopark in 200. It comprises three scenic districts, including Longhushan, Guifeng and Xiangshan. It is mainly composed of a Danxia landform with volcanic and tectonic landforms. The Danxia landform is representative and integrated with rich cultural elements, such as Taoist and Buddhist temples and cliff tombs. It is a comprehensive geopark with interesting history and culture in addition to the scenic environment.
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(2020). Longhushan Global Geopark, China. In: Chen, A., Ng, Y., Zhang, E., Tian, M. (eds) Dictionary of Geotourism. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2538-0_1448
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