Abstract
Volcanic resources are a kind of special tourism resources, with its unique geomorphologic features and geological structure, attracting a large number of tourists for sightseeing and visiting. Based on the development status of Datong Volcanic Cluster National Geopark, this paper analyzes the advantages, disadvantages, opportunities and challenges of the development of Datong Volcanic Cluster National Geopark, and puts forward some suggestions on the development and protection of volcanic Cluster geological resources.
Highlights
The Datong Volcanic Cluster National Geopark, located in Datong county, Datong city, Shanxi Province, With a total area of 129.8 square kilometers. It is divided into three scenic spots: Datong Volcano Cluster, Sanggan River and Tyurin Valley
The existing volcanic cluster consists of more than 30 volcanic cones of different sizes, and at present, there are more than 10 well-developed volcanoes on the surface, including Jinshan, Heishan, Langwoshan, Xiaoniutoushan, Gelaoshan, Shuangshan, Huashan, Pai Loushan, Haotiansishan, which is the largest, best preserved and richest intraplate rift volcanic cluster in north China, and the only one developed on the loess plateau in the world
In addition to the volcanic cluster, there are many tourist resources in Datong Volcanic Cluster National Geopark, such as Wulong gorge, Sanggan River, Earth Forest, fault, subsidence basin, rock profile, temples, tombs, famous people's former homes, etc., which are of great value both from the perspective of geological investigation and natural sightseeing
Summary
The Datong Volcanic Cluster National Geopark, located in Datong county, Datong city, Shanxi Province, With a total area of 129.8 square kilometers. It is divided into three scenic spots: Datong Volcano Cluster, Sanggan River and Tyurin Valley. According to the classification system of Classification, Investigation and Evaluation of Tourism Resources, the tourism resources of Datong Volcanic Cluster can be classified into 8 major categories and 31 sub-categories. In addition to volcanic clusters and other familiar geological tourism resources, there are Wulong gorge, Sanggan River, Earth Forest, fault, subsidence basin, rock profile, ancient activity sites and other tourism resources
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