Yimengshan UNESCO Global Geopark sent an official delegation to the 9th Asia‑Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN) Symposium held in Langkawi, Malaysia. Hosted under the theme Connecting Geoparks, Inspiring Sustainable Future, the event gathered more than 590 geoscience experts and geopark representatives from 22 countries and regions.

Yimengshan representatives attended full conference sessions, held thematic talks with senior officials of the Global Geoparks Network (GGN) and UNESCO evaluators, and gave an on-site presentation showcasing its unique Daigu landform and geo-heritage values.


Yimengshan UGGp Representatives

Photo with Artur Agostinho de Abreu e Sá, President of GGN

Photo with GGN Secretary-General Nickolas Zouros and He Qingcheng, Director of China’s National Geoparks Network Office.

Photo with GGN Executive Board members Jin Xiaochi (APGN Focal Point) and Karmah Patricia Salman Monte.

Friendly meeting and group photo with UNESCO Global Geopark evaluators Marie-Luise Frey and Karmah Patricia Salman Monte.

Yimengshan UGGp representative giving a thematic presentation.
The delegation conducted special consultations with host Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark. The two sides exchanged souvenirs and promotional materials, and agreed to set up regular communication channels for practical cooperation in geo-heritage protection, science popularization and geotourism.

Thematic forum with Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark
Yimengshan will apply conference takeaways to real‑world work, improve study-tour services and strengthen long-term partnerships with international sister geoparks.