Kunming Stone Forest,Shilin,KM

The Stone Forest is in Lunan Yi Nationality Autonomous County, which is about 120 kilometers (75 miles) from Kunming and requires only a three-hour drive. As a typical karst formation, it covers an area of 400 square kilometers (96,000 acres) and includes both large and small stone forests, as well as many other scenic spots. An old local saying says that "You have wasted your time if you have visited Kunming without seeing the Stone Forest.?Truly, the Stone Forest is one of the most important attractions of Yunnan. Walking through the Stone Forest, visitors marvel at the natural stone masterpieces and are bewitched by the intricate formations. The magnificent, strange and steep landscape creates countless labyrinthine vistas, including: Major Stone Forest, Minor Stone Forest and Naigu Stone Forest, all of which feature stones in various formations. Animals, plants, and even human figures can be found here. Some are elegant, some are rugged, and each is lifelike with its own unique characteristics. Subterranean Stone Forest in Zhiyun Cave, an underground stone forest distributed among several caves and occupies a total area of about three square kilometers (720 acres). Strange Wind Cave is composed of Penfeng Cave, Hongxi Spring and an underground river. Gales lasting two to three minutes sweep out of the cave every 30 minutes from August to November. Long Lake is a karsts lake that is three kilometers (two miles) long but only 300 meters (zero point two miles) wide. The lake features underwater stalagmites and stalactites and a small island in the center of the water.
The Stone Forest - with its sculptures engraved by nature is a true miracle to behold visitors.



Name:Kunming Stone Forest (Shilin,KM)
City:Kunming
Address:120km Southwest of Kunming
Admission:CNY80
Hours: 24hours
Tel: 0086-871-7711278