1. Provincial-level Geoheritage Protection Projects and Funding Support
Since 2011, Sanqingshan Geopark has been approved for provincial-level geoheritage protection projects, with approximately 9 million yuan in special financial subsidies granted. Through the implementation of these protection projects, precious geoheritage sites have been effectively preserved.
2. “Nature’s Way, Mercedes-Benz’s Way” China World Heritage Conservation and Management Project
From 2011 to 2014, the Geopark cooperated with UNESCO and the Mercedes-Benz Star Fund to carry out the “Nature’s Way, Mercedes-Benz’s Way” China World Heritage Conservation and Management Project.
3. Sanqingshan Fenglin Town Flood Control Project
In 2014, the Geopark launched the Fenglin Town Flood Control Project, which included the construction of a 6.1 km flood control embankment along the Yuya Creek and landscape greening in Fenglin, with a total investment of 32 million yuan.
The project mainly consisted of (1) left and right bank embankment filling, (2) embankment protection, (3) sluice and culvert construction, (4) dredging works, (5) demolition and reconstruction of irrigation dams.
4. Continuous Improvement of Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment Facilities
In 2015, the Geopark invested nearly 9.9 million yuan in the Jinsha Zhenzhukeng Water Supply Project to improve regional water supply capacity, and about 3 million yuan to build wastewater treatment plants at Jinsha and Fenglin.
The Geopark implemented a full-coverage village-level wastewater treatment project with an investment of approximately 38 million yuan, constructing 12 wastewater treatment stations. In 2019, new stations were built at Yulian Waterfall, Xikeng, Pingxi, Fangtang, Pastoral Song, Waishuangxi, and Huaiyushan.
In 2025, the Geopark constructed new wastewater treatment stations at Jinsha, the upper station of Jinsha Cableway, and Tiyunling, carried out new construction and upgrading of sewage pipe networks, implemented rain‑sewage diversion and harmless sludge disposal. Through normalized and sustained governance, the geological and ecological environment has been effectively protected.
5. Geoheritage Database and Intelligent Monitoring & Early Warning System
The Geopark has established a geoheritage database and a video surveillance system for key geoheritage sites, enabling 24/7 monitoring of major protected sites.
Monitoring equipment and electronic alarms have been installed at the base of Python Peak to automatically detect trespassing.
Based on the dual-spectrum infrared thermal imaging intelligent early warning system of the Geopark’s Smart Tourism Command Center, full coverage monitoring is implemented for key geoheritage sites including Python Peak and Goddess Peak.
6. Three “Cloud Police Offices” at High Altitude
A cloud-based police service model has been established, with three high-altitude police offices: (1) Sanqing Palace Police Station (1,533 m above sea level) , the highest police station in East China, (2) Azalea Valley Police Station (1,314 m above sea level), (3) Tiyunling Police Station (1,261 m above sea level).
The Azalea Valley Police Station near Python Peak can respond and arrive at the scene within 2–3 minutes of an alarm.
7. Eco-friendly Hiking Trail System
An eco-friendly hiking trail system has been built throughout the Geopark, equipped with shelters, viewing platforms, guardrails, interpretive signs, and warning signs.
Protection measures are implemented for vegetation, streams, and rocks along the routes. Dedicated agencies and personnel are responsible for the management and maintenance of geoheritage protection facilities.
8. Forest Fire and Pest Prevention
The Geopark has strengthened forest fire prevention and pest control efforts, including:(1) intensifying publicity, (2) strengthening fire brigade construction; (3) implementing joint prevention and control mechanisms with on-site units, surrounding towns, and villages to ensure the safety of the scenic area.
9. River and Lake Chief System for Regular Inspection and Maintenance
The Geopark has formulated the Three-Year Action Plan for Further Promoting the “Clear Four Disorders” of Rivers and Lakes in Sanqingshan.
“River and Lake Chiefs” conduct regular comprehensive inspections of river banks and riverbeds, and promptly repair damaged embankments and ancillary facilities.
10. Comprehensive Legal Protection System
A strict law enforcement and judicial linkage mechanism has been established, with zero tolerance for acts damaging geoheritage and natural resources.
The Sanqingshan Administrative Committee directly investigates illegal acts; criminal cases are transferred to public security, procuratorial, and judicial authorities for accountability.
In the landmark 2017 Python Peak damage case, the three offenders were not only sentenced but also ordered to pay 6 million yuan in ecological damage compensation, creating a strong deterrent effect.
Public security authorities have also advanced “ecological policing” and cracked down on ecological damage through special operations such as “Clearing Nets to Protect Birds”.
11. Systematic Hilly Area Governance Project in Eastern Jiangxi
The Geopark cooperated with the Shangrao Forestry Bureau and forestry branches of neighboring districts and counties to implement the Systematic Hilly Area Governance Project in Eastern Jiangxi, jointly promoting a 11,100 mu afforestation program.
Forest carbon sequestration capacity has been enhanced through artificial afforestation and degraded forest restoration.
12. Cultural Heritage Protection
The Geopark has formulated and implemented the Cultural Heritage Protection Plan for the Ancient Architectural Complex of Sanqingshan.
Regular cultural heritage safety inspections are strengthened, a normalized inspection mechanism is established, and cultural heritage safety public notice boards are installed.
