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    Introduction to Xiangxi UNESCO Global Geopark

      Xiangxi Geopark (N28°06′49.23″—29°17′24.26″ and E109°20′13.66″—110°04′12.55″) is located in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in Hunan Province, China, covering a total area of 2,710km2.   The geopark lies on the marginal slope in the east of Yunnan-Guizhou Karst Plateau. It is noted for the two GSSPs in the Cambrian system- the GSSP for Guzhangian Stage and the GSSP for Paibian Stage. The geopark also features some geosites, including the world's largest red carbonate rock Stone Forest and spectacular plateau incised platform-canyon group. These geosites are...

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