Stone Forest Review

The stone forest of Kunming belongs to one of Unesco site, is located in Shilin and can be reach easily by bus from Kunming city or taxi.We were here last year with a friend in wheelchair, and surprisingly the trip went very well. There are attentive English speaking guides, clean toilets and other facilities which makes the trip for my friend easier. The nature scenery (rocks formation) is also a wonder.

3 months agoIt’s about 1.5 hours drive from the outskirts of Kunming city. Traveled with family. It was a good day when we arrived, despite the puddles & the bad weather we had a good time. The park is very well maintained & handrails make the climb easy for the young & old alike. The beautiful sound of the Chinese flute bounced off the stone forest was creating beautiful & soulful acoustics. The Yi tribe people would dance & play music in the open areas.

Beautiful limestone scenic area. If you want to avoid the crowd, I mean if you want nearly nobody to visit the park you need to go outside tourists season

Stone Forest Scenic Area is located at the capital Kunming of Yunnan province. There consists of vast stones forest with waterfalls, lakes and caves.The visitation time is 8.30-6.00pm. Must wear sunscreen as the sunlight is very strong there!

The Stone Forest has been known since the Ming Dynasty as the "First Wonder of the World." It's not only a natural wonder but also a place rich in folklore and legend, adding a layer of cultural depth to its geological beauty. The Kunming Stone Forest's combination of natural beauty, geological uniqueness, cultural significance, and biodiversity make it a special place worth visiting and preserving. The area around the Stone Forest is home to a variety of plant and animal species, some of which

The Stone Forest, China. The Yunnan province in southwestern China is home to the Stone Forest of Shilin, approximately 270 million years old and over 180 miles large. It is generally believed that over the years, the forest got its shape from seismic activity and erosion from wind and water.Shilin Stone Forest are sometimes called the "first natural wonder of the world."The Stone Forest or Shilin (Chinese: 石林; pinyin: Shílín) is a notable set of limestone formations about 500 km2 located in Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Yunnan.