Global Network of National Geoparks

International Photo Exhibition of Seasonal Scenes in Hexigten Geopark, Inner Mongolia Initiated

Source :http://www.globalgeopark.org Source: Xinhua News Agency Published :July 1, 2008



The International Photo Exhibition of Seasonal Scenes in Hexigten Geopark, Inner Mongolia was initiated duly, which would last one year.

The official in charge of this exhibition said that it would be held on the basis of seasons and that 200 photos would be selected for one season, altogether 800 selected ones for four seasons from which one collectible of special grade, 3 collectibles of the first grade and 5 collectibles of the second grade would be chosen. This exhibition would solicit for the photos of natural scenery and cultural landscapes existing in Hexigten Banner over one year.

Hexigten Geopark joined the GGN (Global Geoparks Network) in 2005. Known as “Golden Triangle beyond the Great Wall” and “Miniature of Inner Mongolia”, it is rich in geoheritage types such as granite rock forest, peak forest, volcano, glacier and desert as well as in photographic resources.