(1) Geological Heritage Preservation Area

According to the statistics in 1997, among the 86 geological heritage preservation areas of China, 12 at state level, 33 at provincial level, 9 at city level and 32 at county level. According to the new statistics from 22 provinces (municipality, district), there are newly established 52 geological heritage preservation areas, among them, 10 at state level, 19 at provincial level and 23 at city or county level; Planning to establish 325 geological heritage preservation areas with 67 at state-level, 162 at the provincial level and 96 at city or county level.

(2) Nature Conservation Area with Geological Contents

(3) Geological Heritage in National Scenic Spot

Among the 119 national scenic spots listed in state announcement, many of them are closely related with geological heritage, and are named under the famous mountains, rivers, lakes, caves, waterfall or springs, and seashore or islands, which are the main part of these scenic spots. More than half of the 512 scenic spots in China are related with the geological heritage. 

(4) Geological Heritage in National Forest Park