THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
ON GEOPARKS
Second Circular
Beijing, China
June 27-29, 2004
PREFACE
Theme
Protection of Geological Heritage and Sustainable Development
Background
Recalling that geological heritage constitutes a natural heritage of scientific, cultural,
aesthetic, landscape, economic and intrinsic values that need to be preserved and handed
down to future generation;
Recognizing that the conservation, sustainable development and management of
geological heritage need to be taken into consideration by governments in their national
goals and programmes;
Conscious of the need to promote ‘Geological Heritage’ through the establishment
of national ‘Geoparks’ in particular areas of special geological interest; and
Based on national and international initiatives, like the “International Declaration of
the Rights of the Memories of the Earth” (Digne, France 1991), or of IGCP, IUGS,
ProGeo, Malvern Group, UNESCO’s Division of Earth Sciences and the Council of
Europe
An international group of experts assembled at the 30th Session of the IGCP
Scientific Board held in February 2002, Paris, recommended to establish a “Global
Network of National Geological Parks (Geoparks) seeking UNESCO’s assistance” in
order to promote the three goals of conserving a healthy environment, educating in Earth
Sciences at large, and fostering sustainable economical local development. In May 2002
the draft Operational Guidelines for application were released.
Invitation
The Ministry of Land and Resources of P. R. China (MLR) and UNESCO are jointly
inviting to and sponsoring the so-called “First International Conference on Geoparks”, to
be held in Beijing, China from 27 to 29 June 2004, in order to promote the establishment
of a worldwide network of national Geoparks. Contributions to the Scientific Programme
are requested from the international governmental and non-governmental community.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Sponsors:
Ministry of Land and Resources of P. R. China (MLR)
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Co-sponsors:
Organizers:
UNESCO
Ministry of Finance of P. R. China
Ministry of Education of P. R. China
Ministry of Science and Technology
China National Committee for UNESCO
China Association for Science and Technology
State Environmental Protection Administration of China
China National Tourism Administration
International Union of Geological Sciences
Geological Society of China
China National Committee for IGCP
People’s Government of Guangdong Province
People’s Government of Henan Province
People’s Government of Hunan Province
People’s Government of Jiangxi Province
People’s Government of Anhui Province
People’s Government of Heilongjiang Province
People’s Government of Yunnan Province
Department of Geological Environment, MLR
Department of International Cooperation, Science and Technology,
MLR
Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences
Organizing Committee
Honorary Chairman
Chairwoman
Vice Chairmen
Members
Sun Wensheng, Minister of Land and Resources of P. R.
China
Shou Jiahua, Vice Minister of Land and Resources of P. R.
China
Wang Shiyuan, Huang Zongli, Tian Xiaogang, Jiang
Jianjun
Yu Kongrang, Shi Chaozhong, Li Zhijian, Wang Min,
Zhang Yanying, Wang Mili, Zhong Ziran, Han Heping, Li
Jinghui, Zhang Jilin, Zhao Xun
Jiang Jianjun
Li Zhijian, Dong Shuwen, Zhao Xun
Secretary-General
Deputy Secretary-General
Steering Committee and
Wolfgang Eder (UNESCO)
Scientific Committee
Victor Ramos (Argentina)
Emmanuel Teixeira (Brazil)
Sospeter Muhongo (Tanzania)
Henri Kampunzu (Botswana)
Susan Turner (Australia)
Zhao Xun (China)
Ibrahim Komoo (Malaysia)
Gerhard Woerner (Germany)
Irini Drandaki (Greece)
Guy Martini (France)
Tony Weighell (UK)
Werner Janoschek (IUGS)
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Date and Venue
The First International Conference on Geoparks is to be held on June 27-29, 2004 in
Beijing New Century Hotel, Beijing, China
Language
The working language of the conference is English. Simultaneous English-Chinese
translation will be available for the Opening Session and the Plenary Session.
Correspondence
All the correspondence concerning the conference should be sent to the Secretariat at
the following address:
Secretariat
The First International Conference on Geoparks
Baiwanzhuang Road 26, Beijing 100037, P.R. China
Tel: +86-(10)-6831-0893
Fax: +86-(10)-6831-0894
E-Mail: dic@cags.net.cn
chinageoparks@hotmail.com
Http://www.cags.net.cn/geopark/
Registration
To register for the conference, the participants are kindly requested to completely and
legibly fill in the enclosed Registration Form and send it before June 1, 2004 to:
Secretariat
The First International Conference on Geoparks
Baiwanzhuang Road 26, Beijing 100037, P.R. China
Tel: +86-(10)-6831-0893
Fax: +86-(10)-6831-0894
E-Mail: dic@cags.net.cn
chinageoparks@hotmail.com
Http://www.cags.net.cn/geopark/
·Registration Fee
Participating Members:
Accompanying Members:
350 USD
200 USD
The Registration Fees include the rights to attend all the events associated with the
Conference and to receive publications (not for accompanying members) and Conference
bags and to take part in the welcoming reception party, etc.
·Methods of Payment
The registration fees should be paid in full when submitting the enclosed registration
form or on site.
The payment must be made in US Dollars or in the equivalent of Chinese RMB with
bank draft, cheques, or travelerscheques payable to the Conference. Credit cards VISA,
MASTER CARD and American Express are also accepted.
The bank draft or cheques should be mailed to:
The First International Conference on Geoparks
Baiwanzhuang Road 26
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Beijing 100037, P.R. China
·Cancellation of Registration
Cancellation for the Conference participation, hotel reservation and/or field trip will
only be accepted in writing through fax or E-mail.
·Refund Policy
Full registration fee will be refunded, if cancellations of participation in the
Conference are received before June 15, 2004. Only 50% of registration fee will be
refunded, if cancellations are received after that date.
Travel and Visa
Registrants who are not entitled to visa exemption by agreement between China and
the country concerned should hold valid passports and contact their travel agent or the
Chinese Embassy, Consulate or other representative agencies in their country or region
regarding the need for visas to enter the People’s Republic of China.
· Visa Application
To apply for visas, registrants will be requested by the Chinese Embassy or Consulate
to submit a letter of invitation. The Organizing Committee will send an invitation letter in
early June, 2004 to registrants from overseas who need to apply for visa. To formulate
such an invitation letter, the following information is necessary:
1. Full name (family name, given name and others in that order)
2. Date and place of birth
3. Sex
4. Nationality
5. Affiliation
6. Mailing address
7. Phone and fax numbers and e-mail address
8. Passport number
9. City where you will apply for visa (Embassy/Consulate)
In case you need to have an invitation letter earlier than the above date, a letter to
explain the fact is requested.
· Customs Regulations
The Chinese Customs allows incoming and outgoing foreign visitors to carry articles
for personal use only, which should be declared at the customs in accordance with the
regulations. Import of arms, narcotic drugs, psychoactive substances, blood products,
animals and plants are strictly prohibited.
· Airport Transportation
The Capital Airport is 36 km and about 45-minute drive away from the conference
venue-Beijing New Century Hotel. Taxi service is available all the time at the Capital
Airport, and the fare is approximately 150 yuan (US$18).
· Travel Insurance
The Conference cannot be held responsible for any accident or injury that may
happen to the participants during the Conference and other activities. Therefore,
participants are strongly encouraged to buy personal travel insurance before leaving
home.
Accommodations
The participants will be accommodated in Beijing New Century Hotel, which is a
five-star Chinese-foreign joint venture Luxury hotel.
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·Hotel Information
Location:
Beijing New Century Hotel is located in the West End of Beijing, outside the
Xizhimen Gate of the old city walls. Close by is the original waterway that connected the
Forbidden City with the Summer Palace, lined by historical sites, such as the Great View
Tower, the Temple of the Five Pagodas, the Fuyin Purple Bamboo Temple, and the
Wanshousi Temple. A pleasure boat now plies the course followed by the Empress
Dowager on her way to the Summer Palace, allowing visitors a glimpse of history and the
life of the people. This century, as the city has spread beyond its former walls, the West
End has become a high-tech IT zone, and an area of cultural and educational institutions,
popular markets, spreading parks and zoos, and has convenient access to the Second,
Third, and Fourth Ring Roads.
Special features:
Business Centre (7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m)
24-hour room service
Laundry (daily, same-day service)
Rent-a-cycle (7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m)
Fitness Centre (6:30 a.m.-12:00midnight)
Recreation Centre (10:00 a.m.-12:00 midnight)
Hairdresser & barber (9:30 a.m.-12:00 midnight)
Currency Exchange (6:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m)
Travel desk (air and rail tickets, Beijing sightseeing tours)
Post Office (Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m, except Saturday Sunday and pubic holiday)
Bank of China (Mon.-Fri. 9:00 a.m.-55:00 p.m, except Saturday Sunday and pubic
holiday)
Check-in time: 14:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 12:00 p.m.
Credit cards: Master Card, American Express, Diners Club, JCB, Visa, Great Wall Card,
Peony Card, and Long Card.
Power supply: 220 volts A.C.
Internet Access: Dial-up and broadband access options available in all guest rooms. All
phones with dataport.
Room facilities:
Deluxe Floors
Deluxe Room
Located on 10th-24th Floors. All rooms are newly refurbished and feature:
Mini-bar
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Adjustable air-conditioning
IDD
Deposit Box
Satellite TV (CNN, Star TV, HBO, NHK and other overseas programming)
VOD Service
Complimentary use of pool, gym, and sauna
Deluxe Suite
Our Deluxe Suites offer twice the space of the Deluxe Rooms, with a separate lounge area
ideal for relaxing or receiving guests. All suites feature a direct-line fax.
Business Room
Located on 25th –28th Floors. All rooms feature:
Mini-bar
Fax machine
Adjustable air-conditioning
IDD
Deposit Box
Satellite TV (CNN, Star TV, HBO, NHK and other overseas programming)
Broadband Internet access
VOD Service
Complimentary use of pool, gym, and sauna
Business Suite
The Business Suites offer twice the space of the Business Rooms, with all the features of
the Business Rooms.
Executive Floors
Designed for busy executives, the completely refurbished Executive Floors feature
spacious new guest rooms and suites on 29th-31st floors. The luxurious Executive
Standard, Superior and Deluxe Rooms are the ideal retreat for the busy corporate
executive. All Rooms feature:
Mini-bar
Adjustable air-conditioning
IDD
Deposit Box
Satellite TV (CNN, Star TV, HBO, NHK and other overseas programming)
Complimentary use of pool, gym, and sauna
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Broadband Internet access and fax machine
VOD Service
Personalized check-in and check-out
Complimentary pressing of one suit (three pieces)
Complimentary use of pool, gym, and sauna
Guests enjoy exclusive access to a quietly plush Executive Business Lounge on 30th Floor,
providing international newspapers and magazines, photocopying and typing services, as
well as business and meeting facilities. Guests enjoy the following services:
Complimentary tea and coffee
Complimentary soft drinks, snacks, and fruit during Happy Hour (4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.)
Half price for first hours use of the meeting room.
Personalized check-in and check-out
Rooms information:
Room Rates ( US$)
Number of Rooms
Deluxe Room
70
237
Business Room
90
100
Executive Room
100
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Suite
110
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Room Category
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The room rates include breakfast and 15% surcharge and applicable to single, twin and double
accommodation
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Free use of well-equipped gymnasium and indoor swimming pool
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Check-in time is 14:00 pm
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Check-out time is 12:00 pm
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All major credit cards are accepted
Hotel Address
No. 6 Southern Road Capital Gym
Haidian District, Beijing 100044
P. R. China
Tel： +86-(10)-6849-2001
Fax：+86-(10)-6849-1103
E-mail: bo@newcenturyhotel.com.cn
Http:
www.newcenturyhotel.com.cn
·Hotel Reservation
To make a hotel reservation, the participants are kindly requested to fill in the
Registration Form. Please be sure to include all information required. If you wish to share
a room with another registrant of the Conference, please give his/her name. Do not forget
to include the dates of your arrival and departure. Reservation will be made upon
receiving your Registration Form. Preferential room rate will be guaranteed in this hotel
only for those who have made reservation through the Conference Secretariat.
Considering that June is the busy season for tourism when hotels are usually fully booked,
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earlier reservation of hotel room is strongly encouraged.
·Cancellation of Hotel Reservation
In case you have to cancel your reservation of hotel, please inform the Conference
Secretariat in writing. Do not contact the hotel directly. If any changes in your
accommodation are necessary, please keep the Secretariat informed.
·Remittance of Hotel Fees
Please pay your hotel fees directly to the hotel when you check out.
Confirmation Letter
A Confirmation Letter will be sent to the registrants to confirm their registration of
the Conference, reservation of hotel rooms, and post-conference field trip around June 15,
2004.
PROGRAMME
Main Topics
· Scientific significance of the global UNESCO Network of Geoparks (World
Geoparks);
· Methods and techniques of geological heritage protection;
· Protection and rational utilization of Geosites (including World Heritage sites)
located in Geoparks;
· Function of Geoparks in sustainable development of regional economy;
· Status quo and perspectives of Geoparks: Summary and case studies.
Schedule (tentative) (The schedule is subject to change)
June 26 (Saturday):
Check-in and registration
June 27 (Sunday):
Opening Session
09:00-10:00
Opening Ceremony of the Conference
10:00-10:15
Coffee break
10:15-11:30
Opening Ceremony of the Office of World Geoparks Network based in
Beijing
Lunch (12:00-14:00)
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Plenary Session
Chaired by: W. Eder (UNESCO) and Zhao Xun (CAGS)
Each presentation is limited to 30 minutes, including 5 minutes for Q & A.
14:00-14:30
W. Eder, “The Global UNESCO Network of Geoparks”
14:30-15:00
Jiang Jianjun (China) “Construction and Management of National
Geoparks in China”
15:00-15:30
Nickolas K. Zouros (Greece) and Patrick McKeever (Ireland) “European
Geoparks Network – Its Formation and Development”
15:30-16:00
Gabi Schneider (Namibia) “Status quo and Perspectives of Geological
Heritage Protection in Africa”
16:00-16:30
Tony Weighell (UK) “Protection of World Natural and Cultural
Heritage and its Harmony with Geoparks”
16:30-16:45
Coffee break
16:45-17:15
Jose Luis Palacio-Prieto (Mexico, IGU) “Protection of Earth Heritage A Responsibility of International Geoscientific Organizations”
17:15-17:45
Peter Bobrowsky (Canada, IUGS) “Geoparks as a Focus for
Communicating Geoscience Issues”
17:45-18:05
Ibrahim Komoo (Malaysia) “Geoheritage Conservation and its Potential
for Geopark Development in Asia-Oceania”
Welcoming Reception Party (19:00-20:30)
June 28 (Monday):
2 sessions are to be held simultaneously on June 28.
Session I
Each presentation is limited to 20 minutes, including 5 minutes for Q & A.
09:00-09:20
Patrick Mc Keever (Ireland), “Sustainable Tourism: A Joint Project in
North-West Europe between Three European Geoparks”
09:20-09:40
Presentation by representative of Lushan National Geopark
09:40-10:00
Irini Theodossiou-Drandaki (Greece), “Initiatives of the Institute of
Geology and Mineral Explorations of Greece for the Establishment of
Geoparks in Cooperation with Local Authorities”
10:00-10:20
Presentation by representative of Wudalianchi National Geopark
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10:20-10:35
Coffee break
10:35-10:55
Danh Trinh (Vietnam), “Preliminary Investigation of Geological
Heritages (Geosites)”
10:55-11:15
Presentation by representative of Songshan National Geopark
11:15-11:35
Carlos Jorge Chernicoff (Argentina), “The Hidden Geology of the Lihuel
Calel National Park, la Pampa Province, Argentina”
11:35-11:55
Presentation by representative of Huangshan National Geopark
Lunch (12:00-14:00)
14:00-14:20
Presentation by representative of Hexigten National Geopark
14:20-14:40
Hans-Peter Schoenlaub (Austria), “Austrian Geoparks – Alps’ Forgotten
Paradises”
14:40-15:00
Presentation by representative of Xingyi National Geopark
15:00-15:20
Maher Hamed Idris (Saudi Arabia), “Geoheritages in Saudi Arabia”
15:20-15:40
Presentation by representative of Yandangshan National Geopark
15:40-16:00
Sophie Gladima (Senegal), “The Role of the Humid Zones in the
Niayes”
16:00-16:15
Coffee break
16:15-16:35
Presentation by representative of China Geosciences University
16:35-16:55
Geza Timcak (Slovakia), “Geoparks and Tourism Management Issues in
E. Slovakia”
16:55-17:15
Lee
Kuang-Chung
(Taiwan,
China),
“Enhancing
Community
Participation in Geoparks Planning and Management-A Framework for
Development and Evaluating Community Participatory Forums”
17:15-17:35
Moulay Youssef Ennadifi (Morocco), “The Geoparc of M’goun in the
High Moroccan Atlas or How the Protection of the Geological
Inheritance can Contribute to the Socio-economic Development of the
Area?”
17:35-17:55
Presentation by representative of Henan Bureau of Geology and
Exploration
17:55-18:15
Jean-Simon
Pages
(France),
“The
Geological
Reserve
of
Hauts-Province: Twenty Years of Geological Heritage Conservation and
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Geotourism Development”
18:15-18:35
Ling-Yuh Sheu, Shin Wang (Taiwan, China), “Columnar Basalt
Geopark and Earth Heritage Conservation on
the Penghu
Islands”
18:35-18:55
Presentation by representative of Center for National Geoparks Research
and Planning, CAGS
Session II
Each presentation is limited to 20 minutes, including 5 minutes for Q & A.
09:00-09:20
Presentation by representative of Shilin (Stone Forest) National Geopark
09:20-09:40
Guy Martini (France), “European Geoparks Experiences: When Art,
Geology and People Strike together to Build their Future”
09:40-10:00
Presentation by representative of Danxiashan National Geopark
10:00-10:20
Nickolas Zouros (Greece), “European Geopark’s Network – Geological
Heritage Protection and Local Development: The Petrified Forest of
Lesvos – As a Case Study”
10:20-10:35
Coffee break
10:35-10:55
Presentation by representative of Yuntaishan National Geopark
10:55-11:15
Ahmed Samir (Egypt), “Contribution of Surface Geophysical
Techniques to the Development and Environmental Protection of Tell
Basta Archaeological Site, Egypt”
11:15-11:35
Presentation by representative of Zhangjiajie National Geopark
11:35-11:55
Andreas Megerle (Germany), “National Geoparks and Geotourism in
Germany: Framework and Case Study Baden-Wurttemberg and Swabian
Alb”
Lunch (12:00-14:00)
14:00-14:20
Presentation by representative of Xingwen National Geopark
14:20-14:40
Shan-Yu Hsu (Taiwan, China), “Developing a Concept Plan of Geopark
for Jinguashin Disused Mine Area”
14:40-15:00
Presentation by representative of Dajinhu National Geopark
15:00-15:20
Teodosio Chavez (Peru), “International Network of Geoparks and
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Ecuatorial Electroje”
15:20-15:40
Presentation by representative of Chengdu University of Technology
15:40-16:00
Weerawarnakula Sarathchandra (Sri Lanka), “Geopark for Conserving
the Geological Heritage of Sri Lanka – A Case Study”
16:00-16:15
Coffee break
16:15-16:35
Presentation by representative of Regional Geological Investigation
Team of Sichuan Bureau of Geology and Exploration
16:35-16:55
Mladen Juracic (Croatia), “Dugi Otuk Istand, Adriatic Sea (Croatia), A
Potential Coastal Karst Geopark”
16:55-17:15
Presentation by representative of Geological Society of China
17:15-17:35
Narendra Kumar Agarwal (India), “Geological Heritage of India – A
Window for Geotourism”
17:35-17:55
Presentation by representative of Institute of Karst Geology, CAGS
17:55-18:15
Mohamed El Wartiti, (Morocco), “The Study of the Geomorphosites in
Middle Atlas (Morocco)”
18:15-18:35
Presentation by representative of Chinese Academy of Sciences
June 29 (Tuesday): Visiting a National Geopark around Beijing
Conference Proceedings
The Conference plans to publish a volume of papers contributed to the Conference.
The participants are requested to send preferably by electronic mail the full text of their
papers (about 3000 words) with photos and figures (if there are any) to the Conference by
May 30, 2004.
POST-CONFERENCE FIELD TRIPS
Four post-conference field trips will be organized by the Organizing Committee of
the First International Conference on Geoparks to have a look at the 8 Chinese National
Geoparks seeking UNESCO’s assistance. Activities include the opening ceremony of
each Chinese National Geopark seeking UNESCO’s assistance, major geological features
and local folk customs and cultures.
The price of each field trip covers accommodations, guide books and transportation
fees starting from Beijing to the ending city.
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FT01
Field Trip to Yuntaishan (Henan)-Zhangjiajie (Hunan)-Danxiashan
(Guangdong) National Geoparks
Leader: Chen Anze
Co-leaders: Zhao Zhizhong, Mu Lixia and He Qingcheng
Itinerary: Beijing-Yuntaishan in Jiaozuo City of Henan Province-Zhangjiajie in Hunan
Province-Danxiashan in Guangdong Province-Guangzhou (ending in Guangzhou)
Contents: Participants in FT01 will investigate on 3 national Geoparks including the
Yuantaishan National Geopark in Jiaozuo of Henan Province, the Zhangjiajie National
Geopark in Hunan Province and the Danxiashan National Geopark in Guangdong
Province, attend the ceremonies to name them as Geoparks seeking UNESCO’s
assistance and on the way pay a visit to the 2000-years old Furong Township where the
Tujia nationality people are inhabiting and to Guangzhou, the capital city of Guangdong
Province. The Yuntaishan National Geopark makes a feature of valleys consisting of the
Proterozoic red quartz sandstone and the Palaeozoic limestone, where people can enjoy
plenty of waterfalls and historical sites. The Zhangjiajie National Geopark is known for
its unique peak forest landform of the Devonian quartzose sandstone. There are more than
3,000 sandstone peaks in the park, and over 1,000 of them are higher than 200 m. People
can not only see in this park the rare sandstone landscape with high aesthetic values but
also experience the local customs of the Tujia and Miao people. The Danxiashan National
Geopark is the place “the Danxia Landform” is named after. It is characterized by the
Cretaceous red terrestrial sandstones and conglomerates in a variety of forms, such as
stone peak, stone castle and precipice, looking like human figures or exotic birds and
beasts. In Guangzhou you will enjoy one of the most vigorous cities in China.
Schedule: Leaving Beijing on the evening of June 29 (Tuesday) and ending in
Guangzhou on July 6 (Tuesday).
Means of transportation: Train, air plane and bus
Price: USD 600
FT02
Field Trip to Songshan (Henan)-Cuihuashan (Shaanxi)-Shilin (Yunnan)
National Geoparks
Leader: Tao Qingfa
Co-leaders: Li Minglu, Chen Congxi and Shen Zhiwei
Itinerary: Beijing-Songshan in Henan Province-Cuihuashan in Shaanxi Province-Shilin
in Yunnan Province-Kunming (ending in Kunming)
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Contents: FT02 takes participants to 3 national Geoparks such as the Songshan National
Geopark in Henan Province, the Cuihuashan National Geopark in Shaanxi Province and
the Shilin National Geopark in Yunnan Province. As the 3 parks extend across the
northern and southern parts of the country, participants will enjoy different geological
features and local customs between north and south. Participants will also attend the
ceremonies to name the parks as Geoparks seeking UNESCO’s assistance, pay a visit to a
number of places of historical interest such as Terracotta Warriors and Horses of the Qin
Dynasty (246-208 BC) and Shaolin Monastery which was built in 495 and where Shaolin
boxing was developed, and have a look at the local customs of minorities in Yunnan
Province. The Songshan National Geopark is famous for its complete outcrops of
stratigraphic section and the boundaries of angular unconformities formed by 3
Precambrian tectonic movements and there are found outcrops of the Archean,
Proterozoic, Palaeozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic. The Cuihuashan National Geopark
presents a landscape formed by landsliding, bringing about landslide-related landforms
such as sheer cliffs and overhanging rocks, rock sea, piled caves and blocked-up lakes,
and it can be called “a museum of landslides”. The Shilin National Geopark, featuring a
carbonate peak forest landform, consists of Late Palaeozoic neritic limestone and
dolomite. There stand erect magnificent peak forests ranging from 20 to 50 m in height,
looking like pillars, swords, pagodas, mushrooms, human figures or exotic animals.
Schedule: Leaving Beijing on the evening of June 29 (Tuesday) and ending in Kunming
on July 6 (Tuesday)
Means of Transportation: Train, air plane and bus
Price: USD 600
FT03
Field Trip to Lushan (Jiangxi)-Huangshan (Anhui) National Geoparks
Leader: Li Zhijian
Co-leaders: Zhang Jianping, Yang Xuejun and Li Jianzhong
Itinerary: Beijing-Lushan in Jiangxi Province-Huangshan in Anhui Province-Shanghai
(ending in Shanghai)
Contents: Participants in FT03 will make an investigation on the Lushan National
Geopark in Jiangxi Province and the Huangshan National Geopark in Anhui Province and
attend the ceremonies to name the parks as Geoparks seeking UNESCO’s assistance. On
the way participants will also visit the ancient civilian residence in Xidi and Hongcun (the
World Culture Heritage) and the ancient street in Dunxi, Anhui Province and go
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sightseeing in Shanghai and the Zhouzhuang Ancient Town in its suburb. The Lushan
National Geopark is characterized by the Quaternary glacier traces (glacial gorge, cirque,
petrodium and clay boulder) and metamorphic complex, where there is the Bailudong
Academy of Classical Learning which was built in the Song Dynasty and is among the 4
largest ancient academies of classical learning in China. The Huangshan National
Geopark consists of the Late Jurassic (140 Ma ago) granite rocks, covering an area of 154
km2 and with 72 granite peaks of more than 1,000 m in height. Participants can not only
observe many phenomena of granite there including its emplacement mechanism,
petrological and mineralogical characteristics and structural features, but can also enjoy
the magnificent and precipitous landscapes created by granite masses and other natural
beauties like springs, unique pine trees and sea of clouds. The trip ends in Shanghai, the
largest city in the country, and participants can see there the rapid development in China’s
economy. So FT03 is a tour of geology and landforms in combination with human
landscapes.
Schedule: Leaving Beijing on the morning of June 30 (Wednesday) and ending in
Shanghai on July 6 (Tuesday).
Means of transportation: Air plane and bus
Price: USD 600
FT04
Field Trip to Wudalianchi (Heilongjiang)-Hexigten (Inner Mongolia)
National Geoparks
Leader: Tian Tingshan
Co-leaders: Chen Youfang and Hu Jie
Itinerary: Beijing-Harbin-Wudalianchi in Heilongjiang Province-Harbin-Hexigten in
Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region- Beijing (ending in Beijing)
Contents: Participants in FT04 will make an investigation to the Wudalianchi National
Geopark in Heilongjiang Province and the Hexigten National Geopark in the Inner
Mongolian Autonomous Region, and attend the ceremony to name the Wudalianchi
National Geopark as the one seeking UNESCO’s assistance. On the way participants will
also pay a visit to Gongge’er Grassland and Baiyinaobao Spruce Reserve and enjoy the
local customs of Mongolian people. The Wudalianchi National Geopark is composed of
14 intact recent volcanoes, with the latest eruption occurring around 1719-1721. The
volcanic cones are complete and the lava flows stretch for as far as over 10 km, thus
blocking the rivers around to bring about the five lakes spreading in the form of a string of
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breads. There are developed typical volcanic lava landforms in various shapes and forms.
The Hexigten National Geopark is characterized by geological sites such as granite forest,
glacier traces and volcano-spring. Harbin is the capital city of Heilongjiang Province and
with its unique look it is referred to as “Mini Paris in the East”.
Schedule: Leaving Beijing on the evening of June 29 (Tuesday) and ending in Beijing on
the morning July 5 (Monday).
Means of transportation: Train and bus
Price: USD 500
·Registration for field trip
To reserve the trip, please fill in the corresponding blocks in the Registration Form.
·Cancellation of field trip
The Organizing Committee of the Conference reserves the right to cancel any one of
those above-said field trips owing to the insufficient number of registered participants.
·Remittance of field trip fees
It is highly encouraged to make the remittance of field trip fees together with the
payment of Registration Fee.
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