Yadan Landform in China

Yadan landform is formed from red-coloured sandstones and conglomerates of largely Cretaceous age.

Yadan is the name of a particular place, but the name of a type of landform found in China, featured by prominent boulders and steep cliffs.

It resembles karst rocks, but formed by layers of conglomerate instead of compact blocks of rock.

Yadan Landform 11

Yadan Landform 11

 

Yadan Landform 22

Yadan Landform 22

 

Yadan Landform 44

Yadan Landform 44

Yadan Landform 66

Yadan Landform 66

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