China has added six new global geoparks

At the 219th session of the UNESCO Executive Board, six geoparks recommended by China, namely Changbai Mountain in Jilin Province, Longyan in Fujian Province, Wugong Mountain in Jiangxi Province, Enshi Grand Canyon and Tenglong Cave in Hubei Province, Xingyi in Guizhou Province and Linxia in Gansu Province, were officially awarded the title of UNESCO Global Geoparks. So far, the number of China's world geopark has increased to 47, ranking first in the world.

The designation "UNESCO Global Geoparks" was created in 2015 to recognize geological heritage sites of international importance. The geopark combines the protection of important geological heritage, public awareness and the implementation of sustainable development policies to serve local communities. Up to now, the total number of members of the global Geopark Network has reached 213.

China's global geoparks have actively explored a protection and utilization model that is in line with local conditions and shows regional characteristics in terms of protecting geological relics of international value, utilizing unique natural and cultural heritage in the region, and promoting sustainable social and economic development.