Inside an area of 36 km2 in Putaoxiang (9 km long north-south, 4 km wide east-west) in Yangshuo, Guilin, there are 130 stone peaks, in an average density of 3.6 peaks/km2. The highest density is 8 peaks/km2. The peak slopes are generally steeper than 60°. The average relative height is almost 100 m, and ponds are common below the peaks. This peak forest plain is one of the world’s most developed and has a large area and elegant landforms. It is also a precious natural heritage.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Editor information
Editors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2020 Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.
About this entry
Cite this entry
(2020). Putaoxiang Peak Forest Plain Landscape, Yangshuo County. In: Chen, A., Ng, Y., Zhang, E., Tian, M. (eds) Dictionary of Geotourism. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2538-0_1964
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2538-0_1964
Published:
Publisher Name: Springer, Singapore
Print ISBN: 978-981-13-2537-3
Online ISBN: 978-981-13-2538-0
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental ScienceReference Module Physical and Materials ScienceReference Module Earth and Environmental Sciences