🏔️ South China Karst
Libo Karst – 'Xiaoqijong', Guizhou Province
Libo Karst – ‘Xiaoqijong’, located in Guizhou Province, China, is a breathtaking natural wonder and a key component of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, "South China Karst." This specific area, known as 'Xiaoqijong' (Seven Small Arches), is renowned for its exceptional karst formations, lush vegetation, and cascading waterfalls.
📋 Fast Facts
- Spans Guizhou, Guangxi, Yunnan, and Chongqing provinces in southern China
- Formed by millions of years of limestone and dolomite dissolution by acidic water
- Contains tower karst, pinnacle karst, cone karst, and giant dolines (sinkholes)
- UNESCO World Heritage Site recognised for geological significance and biodiversity
The South China Karst is one of the world's most extensive karst landscapes, encompassing parts of four Chinese ...