Tianzhushan UNESCO Global Geopark

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Introduction of Geosites
Protection of Geosites
Evolution History of Geosites

Sword-split Rock

Category:Introduction of Geosites

The Sword-Split Rock is a granite boulder divided into two approximately equal parts. Frost wedging and gravity have widened the joints in the rock, finally splitting the rock, as if it is split by a sword. Thus, it is named “Sword-Split Rock”.

Tianzhushan UGGp Participates in the 2025 Annual Conference of Chinese UNESCO Global Geoparks & 10th Anniversary Seminar

UNESCO Experts Inspect Tianzhushan UNESCO Global Geopark

Tianzhushan UGGp Attends the 11th UNESCO Global Geoparks Conference in Chile

"Exploring Geological Wonders, Decoding Earth's Evolution" --- Tianzhushan UNESCO Global Geopark Launches National Science Popularization Month Series

Tianzhushan UGGp Establishes Sister-Park Ties with Wudalianchi UGGp and Changbaishan UGGp

Tianzhushan UNESCO Global Geopark Carries out Eco-Science Activities

Tianzhushan Geopark Museum Holds Environmental Science Popularization Event for World Environment Day

Tianzhushan UNESCO Global Geopark Hosts Cultural & Educational Event for Traditional Dragon Boat Festival

Introduction of Tianzhushan Global Geopark

Location and Transportation

Physical Geography

Historic Evolution

History and Culture

Administrative Organization

Plants and Animals resources

Intangible Cultural Heritage

Introduction of Geosites

Protection of Geosites

Evolution History of Geosites

● Flying-from-afar Peaks
● Tianzhu Peak
● Tianchi Peak

● How are the geosites protected against misuse and damage?
● What measures are carried out to protect geosites and infrastructure against damage and natural degradation?
● Geological relics protection

● How did Tianzhushan Form?
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Scientific Research

Science Popularization

Environmental Education

Partnership

● Scientific Research Projects
● Research papers
● 311 Geological Team of Anhui Geological and Mineral Exploration Bureau

● Earth Day
● International Mountain Day
● Is a Geopark only about geology?

● Global warming (5)
● Global warming (4)
● Global Warming(3)

● University of Science and Technology (USTC)
● Nanjing University (NJU)
● Shanghai Institute for Tourism (SIT)

Geotourism Route

Notice of Geotourism

Tourism Service

Products

Other tourist routes

Global Geoparks

Network Communication

Chinese Global Geoparks Network

Sister Parks

● List of UNESCO Global Geoparks
● List of transnational UNESCO Global Geoparks
● Distribution of GGN Members

● Zhangjiajie UGGp Representatives Come to Tianzhushan UGGp to Make Networking Activities
● Tianzhushan Attends the 2nd Chinese Yandangshan Forum on Volcanic Rocks
● Tianzhushan UGGp and Xiangxi UGGp Establish Sister Parks Relationship

● Distribution of GGN Members in China
● List of UNESCO Global Geoparks in China
● Guidelines and Criteria for National Geoparks seeking UNESCO's assistance to join the Global Geoparks Network (GGN)

● Huangshan UNESCO Global Geopark
● Naturtejo UNESCO Global Geopark, Portugal
● Central Catalonia UNESCO Global Geopark, Spain

Community school

Community Farmhouse

Community Hotel

Community Business

Community Scenic Spot

● Anhui Province Qianshan Yezhai Middle School
● Pailou Junior Middle School
● Tianzhushan Central Primary School

● Jianghui Farm
● Qianshan Wolong Ecological Agricultural Development Park
● Wanghu Park

● Alchemy on the Lake Hotel
● Henghua Hotel
● Nature Joy Hotel

● Qianshan Tianzhu Ceramics Limited Company
● Shuihou Park
● Henshui Tea Garden

● Tianxian Valley
● Valley Stream Cultural Park
● Sanzu Temple