🌍 South China Karst
Wulong Karst – Qingkou Giant Doline (Tiankeng)
Wulong Karst, a natural wonder in Chongqing Municipality, China, is a testament to the power of water and time to sculpt dramatic landscapes. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "South China Karst," a vast region renowned for its exceptional karst formations. Within Wulong Karst lies the Qingkou Giant Doline (Tiankeng), a massive sinkhole that exemplifies the unique beauty and geological significance of this area.
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning Guizhou, Guangxi, Yunnan, and Chongqing provinces
- Qingkou Giant Doline measures approximately 520 metres diameter and 280 metres deep
- Formed by millions of years of limestone dissolution and underground cave collapse
- Supports endemic plant and animal species in unique microclimate zones
The South China Karst is a sprawling geological landscape encompassing parts of Guizhou, Guangxi, Yunnan, and Chongqing provinces ...