Discussions on planning compilation issues of Xishan Nantional Geopark in Suzhou

In lights of the effective preservation and rational development of geoheritage resources and cited Xishan National Geopark as an example, the authors summarized the performance flow sheet of geopark planning, discussed and adjusted the definition of geopark scope, garden division in the geopark, distribution of the function areas and scientific interpretation, provided guidance for the supervision and construction of Xishan National Geopark, and reference significance for geopark planning of other regions.