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  • CHISHUI DANXIA TOURIST AREA World Natural Heritage Site

CHISHUI DANXIA TOURIST AREA World Natural Heritage Site

Featuring the Danxia landform, majestic waterfalls, vast bamboo forest,lush spinulose tree ferns, and primeval forest, Chishui Danxia is one of the representatives of China's spectacular Danxia landform with complete ecosystems.

Featuring the Danxia landform, majestic waterfalls, vast bamboo forest,lush spinulose tree ferns, and primeval forest, Chishui Danxia is one of the representatives of China's spectacular Danxia landform with complete ecosystems.

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    1️⃣Chishui Danxia Tourist Areais located in the south part of Chishui County. lt is composed of the following three scenic spots:the Great Waterfall Scenic Spot,the Buddha Light Rock Scenic Spot, and the Swallow Rock Scenic Spot.

    2️⃣The Great Waterfall, 76 meters high and 80 meters wide, is not only the first waterfall along the Yangtze River System but also the largest waterfall in Danxia landform around the world. The Buddha Light Rock Scenic Spot is the best representative of the Danxia landform. The history of it can be dated back to the Jurassic period and the Cretaceous period. The Swallow Rock Scenic Spot is a destination to enjoy various attractive natural scenery, such as the Danxia landform, lush spinulose tree ferns,forests, waterfalls, springs, and different kinds of birds.