In order to cultivate the interest of university students in geo-tourism, Zhangjiajie UNESCO Global Geopark warmly welcomed students from the School of Earth and Space Sciences of Beijing University to conduct social practice during January 21-25, 2018.

Photo 1. Staffs in Zhangjaijie UNESCO Global Geopark welcome students from Beijing University

During the practice, staffs in the administrative office of Zhangjiajie UNESCO Global Geopark presented a detailed introduction of the geopark and the students from Beijing University visited the Geopark Museum and many geo-heritage sites, including Yuanjiajie, Yangjiajie, Baofenghu Lake, Tianzishan Mount, Huangshizhai and Huanglongdong Cave.

The students also conducted an in-depth investigation of tourism resources and their use in Zhangjiajie UNESCO Global Geopark through issuing questionnaires and interviewing tourists. Consequently they provided many suggestions on how to promote science popularization activities more widely, how to conduct joint science popularization activities with colleges and universities more effectively, and on how to present scientific research achievements to the public in more accepable forms.

The social practice provides a good platform for the School of Earth and Space Sciences in Beijing University to educate students in practice and both Zhangjiajie UNESCO Global Geopark and Beijing University have agreed to cooperate in future social practices.

Reporters: Xu Jie and Zhou Yiheng