China Danxia

UNESCO World Heritage Site

China Danxia
Name as inscribed on the World Heritage List
Type	Natural
Criteria	vii, viii
Reference	1335
UNESCO region	Asia-Pacific
Inscription history
Inscription	2010 (34th Session)

China Danxia, or Danxia landform of China, is the general name of the unique type of landscapes, Danxia landform, formed from red sandstone and characterised by steep cliffs,^[1] which are caused by endogenous forces (including uplift) and exogenous forces (including weathering and erosion).^[2]

In August 2010, China Danxia was inscribed onto the World Heritage List.^[3]

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See also

• Danxia landform

References

External links

• Official website of China Danxia

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