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There are lists of geological wonders both on the African continent and China that often leave people in awe of the craftsmanship of the Mother Nature. The Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains in South Africa and Huangshan Mountain in China are two of them, which have been inscribed on the list of UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites.
A view of the Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains in South Africa. /CFP
A view of the Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains in South Africa. /CFP
A view of the Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains in South Africa. /CFP
A view of the Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains in South Africa. /CFP
Located in the northeastern part of South Africa, the Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains are one of the oldest geological structures in the world. With their history dating back to 3.6 billion years ago, the mountains contain important information relating to meteorite impacts, volcanic activity, and the formation of early continents. It became a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 2018.
A view of Huangshan Mountain in east China's Anhui Province. /CFP
A view of Huangshan Mountain in east China's Anhui Province. /CFP
A view of Huangshan Mountain in east China's Anhui Province. /CFP
A view of Huangshan Mountain in east China's Anhui Province. /CFP
Huangshan Mountain in east China's Anhui Province is one of the most famous mountains in the country, boasting peculiar rocks and pines, cloud seas, hot springs and spectacular snowy scenes. The magnificent mountains and rocks of Huangshan Mountain came into being during the orogenic movement around 800 million years ago and have undergone a series of magmatic, glacial and natural weathering processes. In 1990, Huangshan Mountain was listed as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site and it became a UNESCO World Geological Park in 2004.