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The Global Geoparks Club's visit to Zhijindong Cave for an investigation
Timer:2024-08-19


On August 16, 2024, a delegation of five people, including Mr. Ng Wai-kin, President of the Global Geoparks Club (former Secretary for Education of Hong Kong), Mr. Hou Wai-hin, member of the Geoparks Club, Ms. Wong Chui-lan, member of the Geoparks Club, Professor Chu Man-bo, Executive President of the Hong Kong Society for Cultural Return, and Dr. Wong Ka-ho, Secretary-General of the Hong Kong Public Archaeology Society, A comprehensive and in-depth on-site investigation and exchange were carried out on the Zhijindong Cave Global Geopark in Guizhou.


During this inspection, leaders such as Qi Shaofeng, the director of Guizhou Geological Museum, Li Yuhong, the deputy director of the Social Service Department, Liu Haibo, the vice chairman and general manager of Guizhou Zhijindong Cave Tourism Development Co., LTD., Guo Huanting, the director of the Office of the National Geopark Administration Bureau, and Zhao Xingheng, the full-time external director, accompanied the entire visit. Under the guidance of the accompanying personnel, the members of the inspection team visited the Zhijindong Cave Visitor Center, the Aerospace Experience Hall, the Center of the Earth Museum and the Underground Heavenly Palace in sequence. These places comprehensively displayed the unique charm of Zhijindong Cave.

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The Zhijindong Cave Global Geopark has achieved remarkable accomplishments in ecological protection and science popularization education. The park management strictly implements protective measures to ensure the integrity of the natural ecological environment inside the cave. At the same time, actively carry out popular science education activities to popularize geological knowledge among the general public, effectively enhancing the public's awareness and participation in geological protection. This two-pronged approach not only effectively protects geological resources but also promotes harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, making it a model of ecological protection and popular science education.
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In the days to come, the Global Geoparks Club will continue to maintain close contact with Zhijindong Cave Global Geopark, deepen cooperation and exchanges, and jointly witness the birth and blooming of more geological wonders! We look forward to gathering again on this magical land in the days to come and jointly creating a new chapter in the cause of geological protection!

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