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Danxia landform

Jiuqu Stream

 

Photo: Yang Yichou 

Time: 2003 

Site: Mount Wuyi, Fujian Province 

Height: More than 1000 m

Brief Introduction: Danxia landform refers to isolated hills and surprisingly shaped steep rocks originating from red sandstone or conglomertate after long time of weathering and fluvial erosion. Located in the south suburb of Wuyishan City in Fujian Province, Mount Wuyi is a typical Danxia landform scenic spot in China, as well as one of the national scenic spots. Surrounded by limpid and winding water, Mount Wuyi shows a pictureque views.

 
     
 
2007 Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, CAS.