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The Stone Forest Scenic Area, located in Shilin Yi Autonomous County near Kunming, Yunnan, China, is a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its stunning karst formations. This natural wonder features a unique landscape of towering limestone pillars that resemble a petrified forest, making it one of the most fascinating tourist attractions in China. Visitors can explore this geological marvel while enjoying the serene beauty of nature, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

Situated approximately 90 kilometers from Kunming, the Stone Forest Scenic Area is easily accessible for day trips. The park is surrounded by lush greenery and offers various walking trails that lead to spectacular viewpoints. Nearby attractions include the picturesque Lake Changhu and the vibrant local markets of Shilin, where visitors can immerse themselves in Yi culture and cuisine.

The Stone Forest offers a variety of amenities to enhance your visit, including:

Electric buggies for easier navigation through the park.

Guided tours available for a more informative experience.

Rest areas and local food stalls offering traditional Yi cuisine.

To make the most of your visit to the Stone Forest Scenic Area, consider the following tips:

Arrive early to avoid crowds and enjoy a peaceful experience.

Wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven terrain.

Bring a camera to capture the stunning rock formations.

Rocky, karst parkland featuring a forest of tall limestone formations & green trees.

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Probably you can spend around 3hrs to walk around this area. There are some amazing stone creature and view. There is one look out point you can see beautiful scenery. From entrance to the park you will need to walk around 3km, advise to pay certain amount of money get into buggy let them take you there. Recommended to tourist ..

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We visited this attraction as part of our tour. There were a lot of people at this park and it was quite noisy due to the other tour guides using portable loudspeakers. There is a long walking path, but we chose to ride the electric buggies. The karst formations are fascinating, with many showing a horizontal crack along the rocks. This was caused by the water level in an ancientake which subsequently disappeared. Many of the rocks are said to resemble characters in Chinese folklore. Despite the crowds, this Unesco world heritage site is worth a visit.

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Magnificent stone forest in Kunming. It's VERY crowded with buses of tourists even if it's not peak season. So don't expect it to look like the (tourist-less) photos. There'll be people offering to take photos with professional camera to sell to you at around 10 yuan.

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stone forest is beautiful for its structure, you need ticket for entry. very large area, need a full day to roaming all over the forest. so fun to getting lost on its trail.

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Despite seeing pictures, the experience of visiting this site exceeded our expectations.

On the advice of another visitor we headed away from the noisy tour groups (guides use amplifiers) to Bushao Hill, which is about 500m from the entrance. Once there we saw no one for much of our walk to the ancient rock paintings via mother and child rock.

If we’d had more time we would have explored Wannianlingzhi area, too. I suspect few visitors get that far.

Because we were running out of time, we flagged down a shuttle bus to get back to the entrance.

We didn’t realise the shuttle bus back to the car park doesn’t return to the pick up point and we were dropped at a shopping and restaurant centre we’d never seen before.

Luckily, our driver was able to find us when we sent him our location.

This was definitely an excursion worth doing. If you want to explore at your own pace, don’t go with a tour.

Explore the Incredible Stone Forest Scenic Area in Kunming, Yunnan

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A symphony of stone and nature unfolds at the mesmerizing Stone Forest Scenic Area, nestled within the Shilin Yi Autonomous County of Kunming, Yunnan. This UNESCO World Heritage site features towering limestone formations and vibrant flora, creating a breathtaking landscape that invites exploration and adventure.

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Explore the breathtaking Stone Forest Scenic Area in Kunming, Yunnan! Marvel at towering limestone formations and immerse in nature's beauty. Visit now!

Explore the Incredible Stone Forest Scenic Area in Kunming, Yunnan

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