（1）什么是地质公园？

地质公园是以具有特殊地质科学意义、稀有自然属性、较高美学观赏价值，具有一定规模和分布范围，以地质遗迹景观为主体，并融合其它自然景观与人文景观而构成的一种独特的自然区域。它既是高质量观光游览、度假休闲、保健疗养、文化娱乐的场所，也是地质遗迹景观和生态环境的重点保护区、地质科学研究与普及的基地。

(1) What is Geopark?

Geopark, a unique natural area with special geological scientific significance, rare natural properties and higher aesthetic value, has geosites with a certain scale and distribution range. It is not only a place for high-quality sightseeing, holiday, health care, cultural entertainment, but also a key protection area for geosite landscape and ecological environment, and a base for geological research and popularization.

（2）为什么要建设地质公园？

建立地质公园具有重要意义，主要目的有三个： = 1 \* GB3 ①保护地质遗迹及其环境； = 2 \* GB3 ②促进科普教育和科学研究工作的开展； = 3 \* GB3 ③合理开发地质遗迹资源，促进所在地区社会经济的可持续发展。

(2) Why shall We Build Geopark?

It’s significant to build geoparks. There are three main reasons: ①protecting geosites and environment. ②facilitating the development of popular science education and scientific researches. ③developing the geosites reasonably, promoting sustainable development of local social economy.

（3）地质公园等级划分

(3) The Classification of Geopark

世界地质公园，联合国教科文组织审批

国家地质公园，自然资源部审批

省级地质公园，省（自治区）自然资源厅审批

UNESCO Global Geopark, approved by UNESCO

National Geopark, approved by Ministry of Natural Resources

Provincial Geopark, approved by Provincial Department of Natural Resources