1.4 Essential Characteristics of Dan xia Landforms
1.4.1 Basic Slope Morphology
1.4.2 The Complexity of the Slope Morphology
1.5 The Taxonomic Position and Classification System
1.5.1 The Discipline Ownership
1.5.2 The Taxonomic Position and Classification System
1.6 Distribution of Dan xia Landforms in China
1.7 Development Mechanism of Dan xia Landforms
1.7.1Material Basis
1.7.2 Tectonic Control
1.7.3 Exo genic Forces
1.7.4 Evolution Process
2 Identification of the Property
2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 What's China Dan xia?
2.1.2 Why Is China Dan xia an Appropriate Serial World Natural Heritage?
2.1.3The Planned Sequence of China Dan xia World Heritage
2.2 Identification of the Property
2.3 Value of Heritage on China Dan xia
2.4 Summary to the Heritage Sites
3 Physical Geography
3.1 Geology and Geomorphology
3.2 Climate
3.3 Hydrology
3.4 Biotic Community and Ecological Environment
4 Geological Structure
4.1 Geo tectonic Background
4.2 Stratigraphic Characteristics of the Heritage Sites
4.2.1 Stratigraphy
4.2.2 Lithology
4.2.3 The Effects of Stratigraphy and Lithology on the Development of Dan xia Landform
4.3 Tectonics of the Heritage Sites
4.3.1 Geological Structure
4.3.2 Control of Faults and Joints on Hill Block Framework
4.3.3Control of Terrain Occurrence on the Shape of Slope Surfaces
4.3.4 Influence of Neo tectonic Movement on the Process of Landform Evolution
4.4 Paleogeography and Paleontology of the Heritage Sites
4.5 Geological History of the Heritage Sites
4.5.1 The Stage of Crustal Foundation
4.5.2 Red Bed Deposition Phase
4.5.3 Basin Uplift and Dan xia Landform Formation Phase
5 Geomorphologic Features
5.1 The Concept， Types， and Distribution of Dan xia Landscapes
5.1.1 The Concept of Dan xia
5.1.2 Types of Dan xia Landscapes and Landforms
5.1.3 Distribution of Dan xia
5.2 Geomorphologic Features of China Dan xia
5.3 The General Situation
5.2.1 The Features of Dan xia in the Heritage Sites
5.2.2 Landform Types of China Dan xia in the Heritage Sites
5.3.1 Summary of the Landform System of the Heritage Sites
5.3.2 The Main Geometric Classification of China Dan xia
5.3.3 Description of the Main Morphological Landform Types of China Dan xia
5.4 The Landform Development History
5.4.1 The Form of Basin and Red Beds Deposition
5.4.2 Basin Uplifts and Dan xia Development
6 Biological Characteristic
6.1 Characteristics of Ecosystems and Plant and Animal Community Development
6.1.1 Ecological Succession of Communities
6.1.2 Ecological Effects of Dan xia Landforms
6.2 Biodiversity
6.2.1 Biological Species
6.2.2 Endemic Species
6.2.3 Ancient Trees
6.2.4 Biotic Communities
6.2.5 Ecosystems
6.2.6 Biota
7 Natural Landscapes
7.1 Natural Landscapes of China Dan xia
7.1.1 Geomorphological Landscape
7.1.2 Water Landscapes
7.1.3 Ecosystems Landscapes
7.1.4 Best Combination of Biology and Ecology
7.2 The Aesthetic Importance of Dan xia Landscapes
8 Human Activities
8.1 History of Human Activities in the Heritage Sites
8.1.1 Prehistoric Human Activities
8.1.2 Ancient Human Activities
8.2 Main Human Activities in the Heritage Sites
8.2.1 Farming Activities
8.2.2 Religious Activities
8.2.3 College and Academic Activities
8.2.4 Tourism Activities
8.2.5 Scientific Expeditions and Scientific Activities
8.2.6 Size and Nationality of the Population in the Heritage Sites
9 Value of the Heritage
9.1 Criteria Under Which the Inscription Is Proposed
9.1.1 Criterion(vii) ：Contain Superlative Natural Phenomena or Areas of Exceptional Natural Beauty and Esthetic Importance
9.1.2 Criterion(viii) ：Be Outstanding Examples Representing Major Stages of Earth's History，Including the Record of Life， Significant Ongoing Geological Processes in the Development of Landforms， or Significant Geomorphic or Physiographic Features
9.1.3 Criterion(ix) ：Be Outstanding Examples Representing Significant Ongoing Ecological and Biological Processes in the Evolution and Development of Terrestrial， Freshwater， Coastal and Marine Ecosystems， and Communities of Plants and Animals
9.1.4 Criterion(x) ：Contain the Most Important and Significant Natural Habitats for In-Situ Conservation of Biological Diversity， Including Those Containing Threatened Species of Outstanding Universal Value from the Point of View of Science or Conservation
9.2 Accepted Criteria for Inclusion by the World Heritage Committee
9.3 The Statement of Outstanding Universal Value
9.3.1 Comprehensive Statement
9.3.2 China Dan xia Is the Outstanding and Most Beautiful Representative of Red Bed Landscapes in the World
9.3.3 China Dan xia Reveals the History of Earth's Geological Processes Since the Mesozoic
9.3.4 Study of Ecological Processes of Red Beds Areas
9.3.5 China Dan xia Is an Outstanding Global Example of Harmonious Coexistence between Humanity and Nature
10 Comparative Analysis
10.1 The Basis of Comparative Analysis
10.1.1 General Analysis
10.1.2 Basis for Comparative Analysis
10.1.3 Red Beds Landscapes on the World Heritage List
10.1.4 Dan xia in Existing World Heritage Sites in China
10.2 Comparison with Other Dan xia-Type Sites from Across the World not Inscribed on the World Heritage List
10.3 Synthesis Conclusion of the Comparative Analysis
10.4 Integrity of the Heritage Site
10.4.1 The Clear Outline of Property and the Clarified Boundary
10.4.2 The Propery with Sufficient Area Benefits the Protection and Natural Development of Property
10.4.3 The Influence Exerted by Human on the Natures and Outstanding Universal Value of Dan xia
10.4.4 The System of Protection and Management and Measures of Protection
11 Conservation and Forthputting
11.1 Ancient Exploitation，
11.2 Conservation History
11.3 Present State of Conservation
11.4 Factors Affecting the Property
11.5 The Use Form in History Embodies“Harmony between Human and Nature"
12 Chishui，Guizhou
12.1 Introduction to the Heritage
12.1.1 Summary
12.1.2 Description of Boundaries of the Heritage Site
12.1.3 Justification Statement of Outstanding Universal Value
12.2 Description of Chi shui Dan xia
12.2.1 Physical Geography
12.2.2 Geology and Geomorphology
12.2.3 Ecosystem and Biodiversity
12.2.4 Natural Landscapes and Beauty
12.3 History and Development
12.3.1 Evolutionary Stages of Dan xia Landform
12.3.2 History and Development
12.4 Criteria Under Which Inscription Is Proposed
12.5 Protection and Management
13 Taining，Fujian
13.1 Introduction to the Heritage
13.1.1 Summary
13.1.2 Border Description of the Heritage Site
13.1.3 Description on Distinct Values
13.2 Description of Taining Dan xia
13.2.1 Physical Geography
13.2.2 Geological Structure
13.2.3 Types and Features of Landform
13.2.4 Species Diversity
13.2.5 Natural Landscape and Beauty of Nature
13.3 History and Development
13.3.1 Evolution of Taining Dan xia Landform
13.3.2 History and Development
13.3.3 Cultural Landscape
13.3.4 Local Arts
13.4 Physical Features and Values in China Dan xia Serial Heritages
13.4.1 Physical Features
13.4.2 Status and Values Among Serial Heritage
13.5 Criteria Under Which Inscription Is Proposed
13.5.1 Taining Dan xia Exhibits Exceedingly Fantastic Natural Phenomenon and Rare Natural Landscape
13.5.2 Taining Dan xia Area Is the Proof of Different Types of the Earth's Evolution and Geological Processes
13.5.3 Taining Dan xia Preserves Dynamics of a Unique Alternation Process of Biological Communities
13.5.4 Taining Dan xia Area Is the Habitat of the Rare and Endangered Species
13.6 Protection for the Heritage Site
14 Langshan，Hunan
14.1 Introduction to the Heritage
14.1.1 Summary
14.1.2 Description of Boundaries of the Heritage
14.1.3 Justification Statement of Outstanding Universal Value
14.2 Description of Langs hanD an xia
14.2.1 Physical Geography
14.2.2 Geological Structure
14.2.3 Important Geological Events
14.2.4 Types and Features of Dan xia Landform
14.2.5 Natural Landscape
14.2.6 Biodiversity(Biology and Ecology)
14.3 History and Development
14.3.1 Evolutionary Process of Langs hanD an xia
14.3.2 History and Actual State
14.3.3 Human Activities and Cultural Landscape
14.4 Physical Features and Its Value of Dan xia Heritage
14.5 Coincidental Standards of World Heritage
15 Danxiashan，Guangdong
15.1 Introduction to the Heritage
15.1.1 Summary
15.1.2 Boundaries of the Heritage Site and Buffer Zone
15.1.3 Introduction to Outstanding Universal Values
15.2 Description of Dan xia shan
15.2.1 Introduction to Natural Geography
15.2.2 Geologic Background
15.2.3 Features and Types of Landform
15.2.4 Biology and Ecological System
15.2.5 Natural Landscape and Beauty
15.3 History and Development
15.3.1 Evolution of Dan xia Basin
15.3.2 History of Human Exploitation
15.3.3 Human Landscape
15.4 Natural Features and Its Values in Series of Dan xia
15.4.1 Natural Features
15.4.2 Value and Status in Series of Heritages
16 Longhushan，Jiangxi
16.1 Introduction to the Heritage
16.1.1 Summary
16.1.2 Physiographic Features
16.2 Description of Longhushan Danxia
16.2.1 Physical Geology
16.2.2 Danxia Landform
16.2.3 Biogeography
16.2.4 Natural Landscape
16.3 History and Development
16.4 Natural Features and Its Value in the Serial Heritage Sites
17 Jianglangshan，Zhejiang
17.1 Introduction to the Heritage
17.1.1 Summary
17.1.2 Description of the Boundary of Heritage Site
17.1.3 Justification Statement of Outstanding Universal Value
17.2 Description of Jianglangshan Danxia
17.2.1 Natural Environment
17.2.2 Geology
17.2.3 Landform Features and Types
17.2.4 Species Diversity
17.3 History and Development
17.4 Natural Characteristics and the Value for the Serial Heritages
17.5 Overview of Protection Management of the Heritage Site
