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China Danxia

UNESCO World Heritage Site
China Danxia
Name as inscribed on the World Heritage List
Red Cliff
Location China
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, which are caused by endogenous forces (including uplift) and exogenous forces (including weathering and erosion).

In August 2010, China Danxia was inscribed onto the World Heritage List.


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