China Danxia’s red cliffs keep reshaping

China Danxia’s red cliffs rise majestically.

China Danxia is a UNESCO World Heritage site in China.

Six areas form China Danxia across southeast China.

The six areas stretch about 1700 kilometres in a crescent.

Red beds formed from continental sedimentary rock shape Danxia.

Uplift and erosion continuously shape these landforms today.

Landforms range from sharp towers to wide valleys and waterfalls.

About 400 rare or threatened species live here.

The protected site covers 82,151 hectares of land.

Most parts have national park or nature reserve status.

Integrated management plans guide protection and research efforts.

Evergreen broad-leaved forests contrast vividly with the cliffs.

Warm monsoon climate contributes to erosion and landform changes.

China Danxia features spectacular red cliffs made of sandstone and conglomerate.