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Fig. 25
Volcanic column in
Zhangzhou geopark
Fig. 26
Landslide relics in
Cihuashan geopark
and the construction of the geopark can proceed; cur-
rently the Chinese Central Government funds about
6 % of a geopark
geoparks, tourists went to such scenic areas for leisure,
without any knowledge of the interesting story of the geol-
ogy of the area, often the only knowledge was based on
unfounded local myths and legends. Through the interpre-
tation and education system, and tour-guide information, the
geoparks now play an important role in scienti
s costs, the local government about
19 %, and about 75 % is funded by geopark income.
The objectives of Chinese global geoparks are: conser-
vation of geoheritage, popularization of geosciences, and
development of geotourism. Before the establishment of the
'
c literacy. As
geoparks develop and provide more jobs through the
