Top 10 Yunnan attractions
- By Wang Yanfang China.org.cn, August 19, 2011
Stone Forest (石林)
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The Stone Forest is one of the most dramatic attractions in Yunnan. It is a set of karst formations located on the outskirts of Kunming, and was once a vast expanse of sea. Limestone rose from the sea from movements in the lithosphere. They are more than 270 million years old. The scenic area is divided into several areas: Major Stone Forest, Minor Stone Forest, Naigu Stone Forest and Zhiyun Cave. Legend has it that the forest was the birthplace of a beautiful girl, Ashima, and her faithful but forbidden love.
Admission: 175 yuan
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Telephone: +86-871-7711439
Website: www.chinastoneforest.com (in Chinese)