Mount Langshan
{{Short description|Mountain in Hunan, China}}
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| image2 = Danxia Linear Valley, Mount Langshan in Hunan, Picture92.jpg
| image3 = Fuyi River, Mount Langshan National Geological Park, Hunan, China, Picture26.jpg
| image4 = Mount Langshan in Hunan, Picture67.jpg
| image5 = Pepper Peak and Camel Peak Scenic Area, Mount Langshan in Hunan, Picture98.jpg
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| location = Xinning County, Hunan, China
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| elevation = {{convert|818|m|adj=on}}
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| designation1=WHS
| designation1_offname=China Danxia
| designation1_date = 2010 {{small|(34th session)}}
| designation1_type = Natural
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Langshan or Mount Lang ({{zh|c=崀山|p=}}) is a mountain and a scenic area in Xinning County, Hunan, China. It is described on the local signage as a "world famous UNESCO geopark of China" and was inscribed as part of the China Danxia World Heritage Site in 2010 because of its unique geological formations and spectacular scenery.{{cite news|url=http://www.sohu.com/a/228913323_572539 |script-title=zh:崀山国际休闲度假区全球发布，惊艳世界 |work=Sohu |date=2018-04-20 |language=zh}}{{cite news|url=http://news.ifeng.com/a/20180501/58014331_0.shtml |script-title=zh:游客身边尽好人 湖南崀山景区文明新风暖人心 |work=ifeng |date=2018-04-20 |language=zh}}{{cite web |url = http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1335 |title = China Danxia |website = UNESCO World Heritage Centre |publisher = United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization |access-date = 14 Apr 2021}} Its peak elevation is {{convert|818|m|ft}}.
History
In 2000, it has been designated as a "National Rock Climbing Training Base" by the General Administration of Sport of China.
In October 2001, it was classified as a "National Geological Park" by the Ministry of Land and Resources.
In May 2002, it was authorized as a "National Key Scenic Spot".
On January 16, 2006, it was inscribed to the National Natural Heritage List by the Ministry of Construction.
In 2010, it was categorized as an AAAA level tourist site by the China National Tourism Administration.
In the 2010 UNESCO list of world heritage sites, Langshan was designated a natural World Heritage Site as part of China's Danxia landform.
On August 3, 2016, it has been categorized as an AAAAA level tourist site by the China National Tourism Administration.{{cite news|url=http://hn.people.com.cn/n2/2016/0804/c356338-28782135.html|trans-title=National Tourism Administration approved 6 scenic spots for the AAAAA level scenic spot, including Mount Langshan |script-title=zh:国家旅游局批准6家景区为5A级景区 邵阳崀山在列 |work=people.com.cn |date=2016-08-04 |language=zh}}
Natural history
=Rivers=
The Fuyi River, a tributary of the Zi River, flows through the area.
Tourist attractions
- Pepper Peak and Camel Peak Scenic Area
- Danxia Linear Valley
- The First Line in the World
Gallery
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| image1 = Fuyi River, Mount Langshan National Geological Park, Hunan, China, Picture30.jpg
| caption1 = Fuyi River.
| image2 = Mount Langshan in Hunan, Picture51.jpg
| caption2 = Mount Langshan.
| image3 = Pepper Peak and Camel Peak Scenic Area, Mount Langshan in Hunan, Picture101.jpg
| caption3 = Pepper Peak and Camel Peak Scenic Area.
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