Abstract: Longyan Geopark is located in western Fujian Province. The geopark recorded transitional processes of the South China Block from the Indosinian intracontinental orogenic tectonic system to the subduction tectonic system of the paleo-Pacific plate during the Mesozoic. Hence, it is a key area for studying the Mesozoic tectonic evolution in Southeast China. This article analyzes and contrasts the geoheritage, natural and cultural heritages of the geopark to confirm and highlight its uniqueness and important values in geology, aesthetics, education, and tourism. According to the Unite Nations Educational, Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Global Geopark guidelines, there are still some room for improvement for Longyan Geopark to bid for the UNESCO Global Geopark and the suggested improvement has been proposed.

Key words: geoheritages, global geopark, feasibility, Longyan, Fujian province