Abstract:The profile on which the Mid--cambrian Xuzhuang and Zhangxia formations are established lies around Zhangxia--Gushan of Changqing County. The boundary line is drawn between the trilobite belt of Bailiella and that of Liaoyangaspis, which is reflected by three different types of lithological boundaries, i. e. Ⅰ. shale--limestone; Ⅱ. limestone--limestone; Ⅲ. limestone--shale. Their regional distribution is also described briefly. It is pointed out that the first member of "Zhangxia Formation" in the lithologi...