Stone Forest (Shilin National Scenic Area)
This unique set of limestone formations resemble stalagmites or petrified trees, creating the illusion of a forest made of stone.
Basic Info
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Category
National Scenic Area
Secondary Category (If any)
Karst Area
Consists
Greater & Lesser Stone Forests (大小石林) AKA Lizijing Stone Forest (李子菁石林)
Naigu Stone Forest (乃古石林)
Zhiyun Cave (芝云洞)
Lake Chang (长湖 literally Long Lake)
Lake Yue (月湖 literally Moon Lake)
Dadieshui Waterfall (大叠水瀑布)
Qifeng Cave (奇峰洞)
Area Size
400 km2 (150 sq mi)
Known For
Parts of the Area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Alien Landscape (Pillars Landscape)
Day Trip from Major Cities
1.5 hour drive or bus from Kunming
2 hour drive or bus from Yuxi or Qujing
Location
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Stone Forest Scenic Area, Shilin, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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