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Wangwushan-Daimeishan UNESCO Global Geopark

CN

For the more adventurous visitors, the ropeway of the Wangwushan Scenic Area offers the opportunity to observe geological relics of the Wangwushan orogeny and the Fangshan landform.Visitors can also hike on any Wangwushan national forest trails or go horseback riding on the alpine meadow area at the top of Daimeishan.The Wangwushan-Daimeishan Geological Museum, located beneath the peak of the Temple of Heaven, allows visitors to explore all aspects of the geopark’s geological heritage.

CategoryUNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK
LocationCN
DatasetUNESCO Global Geoparks
Listed/year2015
Oddness signal90/99
Data completeness95%
SignificanceGLOBAL GEOHERITAGE; 98,600 ha

The oddity, explained

Why is Wangwushan-Daimeishan UNESCO Global Geopark unusual?

Wangwushan-Daimeishan UNESCO Global Geopark appears here because the approved source classifies it as natural world. The source describes it as For the more adventurous visitors, the ropeway of the Wangwushan Scenic Area offers the opportunity to observe geological relics of the Wangwushan orogeny and the Fangshan landform.Visitors can also hike on any Wangwushan national forest trails or go horseback riding on the alpine meadow area at the top of Daimeishan.The Wangwushan-Daimeishan Geological Museum, located beneath the peak of the Temple of Heaven, allows visitors to explore all aspects of the geopark’s geological heritage. Heritage Atlas treats that specific classification-and-description combination as the oddity; the score is a comparative discovery signal, not proof of mystery or the supernatural. Compare nearby records and the linked country or category collection to understand how this entry relates to places supported by the same governed evidence.

Evidence and further exploration

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Data last collected: 3 September 2026 for this retained atlas release. Page and source last rechecked: 3 September 2026. Treat the record as a research starting point: open the original source, confirm current access conditions and compare the mapped location with local guidance before travelling. A missing field means the approved source did not support it; it is not evidence that the feature or restriction does not exist.

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