{"id":3097,"date":"2016-04-18T00:44:21","date_gmt":"2016-04-17T16:44:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thegallivantpost.com\/?p=3097"},"modified":"2017-03-10T17:05:46","modified_gmt":"2017-03-10T09:05:46","slug":"its-a-visual-feast-at-the-yuntai-shan-geopark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thegallivantpost.com\/its-a-visual-feast-at-the-yuntai-shan-geopark\/","title":{"rendered":"It’s a visual feast at the Yuntai Shan Geopark"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Steep, jagged cliffs parted by plunging valleys and accented with cascading waterfalls flowing\u00a0 down the edges into meandering rivers and calming pools. Surrounded by lush greenery that blanket the mountains, it creates one hell of a surrealistic picture.<\/p>\n
Tucked away in Jiaozuo City in China\u2019s Henan province is this little piece of heaven known as the Yuntaishan World Geopark – a hiker\u2019s dream, a nature lover\u2019s paradise and a photographer\u2019s delight.<\/p>\n
Be prepared to drink in breath-taking sights and embark on long periods of trekking at the Geopark. Yuntaishan\u2019s landscape is unusually striking, with soaring cliffs juxtaposed with deep winding \u00a0valleys and complemented with mesmerizing waterscapes. There are in all, 36 mountains and 20 caves to explore, and plenty of waterscapes to admire.<\/p>\n
Did you know<\/em><\/strong>: The Yuntaishan Geopark was named as a UNESCO World Geopark in 2004 and is a sister park with the Songshan World Geopark, Wudalianchi World Geopark, Wangwushan-Daimeishan World Geopark in China, Langkawi Geopark in Malaysia and Grand Canyon National Park in America.<\/p>\n Here are some key sights to see when you\u2019re visiting the Yuntaishan Geopark.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Red Rock Valley\u00a0 or the Hongshi Valley, named after the quartz sandstones\u00a0 that create the valley, forms the centerpiece of the Yuntaishan World Geopark. The valley sports an unusual wave design, formed from centuries of weathering and crust movements, and is easily the most scenic spot in the Geopark. The natural but artfully formed landscape of the Red Rock Valley earns it the nickname of \u201cGod\u2019s Bonsai Valley\u201d, with over 11 scenic spots stretching over 1,500 meters long. You probably need around one and a half hours to explore the area, split into three parts (upper, middle and lower). Apart from the quarts sandstones, you can marvel at limestone formations from over one million years back and one of the most ancient rocks in the world.<\/p>\n When here, you have to visit the Bailong Pool (White Dragon Pool), <\/strong>divided into three layers and covering 60 meters. From above, the pool looks like a magnificent white flying dragon, hence its name.<\/p>\n\n