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China Destination Guide -  Stone Forest 石林

The Stone forest, or "Shilin" in Mandarin, is 85km outside of Kunming. The Karst formations cover an area of 2,670 square km and are believed to be 270 million years old. It's a wonderful and unique area to wander around and deservedly popular with tourists.

small square  What there is to see at the Stone Forest:

  • Over such a large area it is unlikely you will see it all on one visit. Areas to visit include the Greater Stone Forest, Lesser Stone forest, Outer Stone Forest, Underground Stone Forest, Stone Forest Lake, and Da Dieshui Falls. The easiest way to appreciate the whole is to climb up some of the designated karsts for a view over endless rock formations which look like... well, a stone forest!
   China Stone Forest Kunming
small square  Best time to visit Stone Forest

There is no bad time to visit the Stone Forest but April and May as well as September and October are the best months. Summers can be wet.

 
small square  Best reason to visit the Forest

The uniqueness of the sight and relatively easy access as a day trip from Kunming.

  
small square  Our last word on Stone Forest

Unless you are rushing through Kunming we would recommend spending a full day at the Stone Forest.

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