This summer, a group of 28 Geography and Resources Management (GRMG) students had an incredible opportunity to visit Danxiashan, a scenic mountain area recognised by UNESCO as a Global Geopark and World Heritage Site. Students had the opportunity to exchange views with the Deputy Director of Danxiashan's Administration Bureau on topics such as nature conservation, education, and sustainable tourism development, enabling them to learn more about the ecology and culture of global geoparks.

今年夏天，28名「地理及資源管理」專修同學到丹霞山考察。丹霞山是被聯合國教科文組織譽為世界地質公園和世界文化遺產的壯麗之地，同學們更有機會與丹霞山管理局副局長就自然保育、教育以及可持續旅遊發展進行交流，進一步認識世界級公園的生態和文化。

Danxiashan is located in Guangdong Province, China, and covers a vast area of 292 square kilometers. It is famous for its stunning Danxia landform, which was originated approximately 100 million years ago when sediment from the surrounding mountains was transported and deposited, ultimately transforming into sandstone and conglomerate. Students had the opportunity to explore various geological landscapes, including the meandering valley of Jinjiang, horizontal caves, towering stone peaks, stone walls and pillars. During the guided tour in the Danxiashan's Geological Museum and along the educational trails inside the geopark, students also learned about the park's flora, fauna, as well as the local history and culture.

丹霞山位於中國廣東省，佔地廣闊，約292平方公里。丹霞地貌大約於一億年前形成，當時四周山區的沉積物被運送和堆積，最終轉化為砂岩和礫岩，景觀壯觀，令人讚嘆不已。同學們此行探索了不同的地質景觀，包括錦江蜿蜒的山谷、水平洞穴、高聳的石峰、石牆和柱子。在參加丹霞山地質博物館導賞和地質公園內的教育步道上，同學還認識到公園的植物、動物以及當地的歷史和文化。

Students also had the opportunity to communicate with Ms. Chen Fang, Deputy Director of the Danxiashan National Nature Reserve Administration Bureau in Shaoguan, Guangdong. Director Chen shared valuable information about how the geopark was managed and preserved, and how they could improve the experiences for visitors. Students recognised the geopark's strengths in research, education, and tourism and shared ideas with Director Chen to enhance protection, promote geotourism, and raise awareness of Danxiashan's global significance.

在考察期間，同學有機會與丹霞山國家級自然保護區管理局的副局長陳昉主任進行交流。陳局長分享了關於地質公園的管理和保護方面的經驗，以及如何為旅客提升旅遊體驗。同學認識到地質公園於研究、教育和旅遊方面的優勢，並與陳局長分享如何加強環境保護、促進地質旅遊和提高人們對丹霞山作為全球重要地質遺產的認識。

The study tour to Danxiashan was an unforgettable experience for the GRMG students. They were amazed by the geological wonders, they learned about the global geopark's ecology and culture, and had meaningful conversations with park management. This tour ignited their passion for protecting and showcasing natural and cultural heritage.

丹霞山考察之旅對「地理及資源管理」專修同學來說十分難忘，他們能實地欣賞地質奇觀、認識世界地質公園的生態和文化的特質，並與公園管理層展開有意義的交流。這次考察也激發了同學對保護和展示自然與文化遺產的熱情。