The odd side of China.

Evidence-backed unusual places in China, grouped with maps, original sources and useful geographic context. These are crawlable research records, not an indiscriminate directory: reports without enough depth remain available for exploration but are excluded from search indexing.

UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK · UNESCO Global Geoparks

Dali-Cangshan UNESCO Global Geopark

CN

Enjoy a hike on the Jade Belt Road. Alternatively, visitors can walk or cycle on the Erhai Ecological Corridor.Explore the popular science and cultural stories of Cangshan and Erhai Lake at

Map, evidence and context →UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK · UNESCO Global Geoparks

Danxiashan UNESCO Global Geopark

CN

Observe 30 million years of geological history at Chibidanya, where interlaced sandstone and conglomerate layers reveal changing palaeoclimates and striking red cliffs.Witness the iconic Dan

Map, evidence and context →UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK · UNESCO Global Geoparks

Dunhuang UNESCO Global Geopark

CN

Visit the Mingsha Mountain region to see multicoloured dunes and the sacred Crescent Moon Spring, a site of geological and cultural significance.Experience local traditions through events li

Map, evidence and context →UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK · UNESCO Global Geoparks

Funiushan UNESCO Global Geopark

CN

Visit the Neixiang Local Magistrate’s Office, considered the best-preserved magistrate’s office from China’s feudal era, with over 280 buildings across 2,000 square metres.Explore the Great

Map, evidence and context →UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK · UNESCO Global Geoparks

Leiqiong UNESCO Global Geopark

CN

Taste local specialities including pineapple, coffee, red sugar, and black beans, all grown in the geopark region.Explore local crafts such as litchi wood carvings and scented rosewood chain

Map, evidence and context →UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK · UNESCO Global Geoparks

Leye Fengshan UNESCO Global Geopark

CN

Discover the Dashiwei tiankeng cluster, featuring 35 spectacular collapsed dolines along the Bailang underground river, including one over 600 metres wide and 613 metres deep.Explore the San

Map, evidence and context →UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK · UNESCO Global Geoparks

Shilin UNESCO Global Geopark

CN

The Traditional Torch Festival is one of the most important and splendid festivals in southwestern China.The Naigu (or ‘black’) Stone Forest in the north of the geopark features dark-coloure

Map, evidence and context →UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK · UNESCO Global Geoparks

Songshan UNESCO Global Geopark

CN

Experience the vibrant village life of Chanxinju, where homestays, workshops and a vegetarian restaurant offer a model for sustainable tourism.Marvel at the quartzite cliffs of Shaoshi Mount

Map, evidence and context →UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK · UNESCO Global Geoparks

Taining UNESCO Global Geopark

CN

Make sure not to miss the traditional Nuo Dance, dating back to the Shang Dynasty 3,000 years ago, and performed as an exorcism ritual.Follow the hiking route through Zhaixia Grand Canyon to

Map, evidence and context →UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK · UNESCO Global Geoparks

Taishan UNESCO Global Geopark

CN

Fans of hiking and climbing shouldn’t miss the Taishan climbing route from Daimiao to Yuhuangding.Experience the dramatic relief and neotectonic landforms of Mount Taishan, including scenic

Map, evidence and context →UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK · UNESCO Global Geoparks

Wudalianchi UNESCO Global Geopark

CN

Don’t miss the Holy Water Festival. Unique to Wudalianchi, this vibrant celebration is recognised as part of China’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage.Hike the scenic plank road. This lo

Map, evidence and context →UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK · UNESCO Global Geoparks

Zhangye UNESCO Global Geopark

CN

Visitors should not miss the Yumushan Rock Paintings, the Heiyao Cave Traditional Steel Furnaces, the Gaoche Domed Tents, the Machangtan Battle Site, and the Kanglong Temple.Make sure to lis

Map, evidence and context →UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK · UNESCO Global Geoparks

Zhijindong Cave UNESCO Global Geopark

CN

Explore the Zhijindong Cave Geological Museum, which presents local biodiversity research and conservation efforts.Visit eco-parks and garden landscapes where native species like gingko and

Map, evidence and context →UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK · UNESCO Global Geoparks

Linxia UNESCO Global Geopark

CN

See the world’s longest recorded fossil trackway of a flying vertebrate—24 paired pterosaur footprints.Visit the Bingling Cave Temple grottoes, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site with anc

Map, evidence and context →UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK · UNESCO Global Geoparks

Kanbula UNESCO Global Geopark

CN

Experience the Rebgong June Festival, a vibrant religious and cultural celebration held annually across 22 villages, combining ritual dance and communal participation in a tradition dating b

Map, evidence and context →IMPACT CRATER · Expanded physical oddities

Rayleigh

Location recorded in Wikidata

Lunar crater that lies along the northeast limb of the Moon

Map, evidence and context →IMPACT CRATER · Expanded physical oddities

Jinlin Meteorite Crater

People's Republic of China

Meteorite Crater in Deqing County, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong, China

Map, evidence and context →BOAT LIFT · Expanded physical oddities

Three Gorges Dam

People's Republic of China

hydroelectric dam that spans the Yangtze River by the town of Sandouping, China

Map, evidence and context →ARTIFICIAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Three Pools Mirroring the Moon

People's Republic of China

famed view on West Lake in Hangzhou, China, and the 3 pagodas and nearby islet that help create it

Map, evidence and context →ARTIFICIAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Xiaojinshan

People's Republic of China

island in Slender West Lake in Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China

Map, evidence and context →ARTIFICIAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Ruangong Islet

People's Republic of China

artificial island in West Lake, Hangzhou, China

Map, evidence and context →ARTIFICIAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Sanya Hongtangwan International Airport

People's Republic of China

planned airport in Hongtang Bay, Hainan, China

Map, evidence and context →ARTIFICIAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Phoenix Island

People's Republic of China

artificial island in Sanya Bay, Hainan, China

Map, evidence and context →SUBMERGED SETTLEMENT · Expanded physical oddities

Lion City

People's Republic of China

ancient underwater city, former seat of Sui'an County

Map, evidence and context →