Dreaming of a place where nature looks like it’s been sculpted by an ancient video game? Welcome to Xingwen UNESCO Global Geopark, a surreal karst wonderland in Yibin City, nestled in the Chinese mainland’s southwest Sichuan Province 🌄🪨.
This year, Xingwen is leveling up its game by becoming a sub-venue for the 2026 Spring Festival Gala. While Beijing hosts the main stage, viewers across the Chinese mainland will glimpse stunning stone forests, deep canyons, and underground rivers that feel straight out of a fantasy flick 🎉✨.
From sinkholes big enough to swallow a bus to glittering cave passages dripping with mineral formations, every corner of the geopark is an invitation to explore. Kayak through emerald waters, wander under limestone arches, and snap that perfect #NoFilter shot 📸💚.
It’s not just a playground for thrill-seekers. Students, academics, and young entrepreneurs are also drawn here to study karst geology, eco-friendly tourism, and the art of balancing nature with community growth. Talk about field trips on another level! 🎓🌱
And for all the foodies out there—get ready to spice up your feed with fiery Sichuan flavors. After a day of adventure, nothing beats warming up with local specialties like mapo tofu and hotpot 🌶️🍲.
Xingwen Geopark proves the Chinese mainland still has endless surprises. Whether you’re planning your next IRL trip or simply scrolling for travel inspo, this is one destination you’ll want to add to your bucket list. Let the karst magic begin! 🚀✨
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Live: China's surreal karst wonderland, Xingwen UNESCO Global Geopark
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