Datong Volcanic Cluster National Geopark

Datong Volcanic Cluster National Geopark

Datong Volcanic Cluster National Geopark is a national geopark.

Datong Volcanic Cluster National Geopark is divided into the Datong Volcanic Cluster Scenic Area, the Sanggan River Scenic Area, and the Qiulinyu Scenic Area. It features both geological relics and cultural historical sites, serving as a large-scale comprehensive geopark that integrates sightseeing, leisure vacationing, science education, and scientific research. This volcanic cluster is a typical remnant of Quaternary tectonic movement, located on the eastern edge of the Datong Basin and in the midstream valley of the Sanggan River. It is one of China’s six most famous volcanic clusters, with over 30 known volcanoes.

In 2012, it was officially approved as Datong Volcanic Cluster National Geopark.