CHARACTERISTICS AND REGIONALIZATION OF THE GEOLOGICAL RELIC RESOURCES IN SHUNPING COUNTY, HEBEI PROVINCE

Shunping County of Hebei Province is geographically a typical transition between Taihang mountainous area and North China plain, with rich and diverse geological relic resources, which is representative of the northern Taihang Mountains. According to the detailed survey in the county, the geological relics can be classified into 3 categories, including 10 groups and 16 subgroups, with a total of 33 geological relic sites. This paper analyzes the distribution features of each geological relic and related regionalization, and delineates 3 distribution areas and 5 concentration areas of geological relics. Combined with regional characteristics, relic numbers, other tourism resources and protection-development prospects, the paper provides basic data for protection and development of geological relic resources in the county. The survey result can effectively support and serve the poverty alleviation achievement and promote the local tourism development and planning. Besides, it can also provide some reference and example for detailed survey and study of large scale geological relics in counties and cities.