The tall rocks seem to emanate from the ground in the manner of stalagmites, with many looking like petrified trees thereby creating the illusion of a forest made of stone. The south countynan xian in chinese is the symbolic karst landform place in china. Stone forest kunming, shilin stone forest transportation. Bosheng stone forest hotel kunming 5 china from us. About 2 million years ago, the rock started eroding, which created todays spectacle stone forest. The shilin stone forest, one of yunnan provinces finest draws, is truly a wonder of nature. A lot of line stones deposited at the bottom of the sea. Stone forest lies about 78 km away from kunming, which is the capital of yunnan, also known as the spring city. See all 46 yunnan stone forest geological park tours on tripadvisor. Through the later geotectonic movement, rocks became exposed. It has the worlds most ancient evolution history of karst landform, the widest distribution area, complete types and unique form of paleozoic karst landform community stone forest, is known as the world.
Situated close to the bustling city of kunming in chinas lunan yi autonomous province, stone forest national park is a scenic area boasting an array of captivating limestone formations. Yes, you can stay at shilin but its more pricey and the stone forest will occupy a day of your time at most. Naigu literally means black in the language of the yi ethnic. I understand it cannot be done in one day, but im not sure where to stay the night. Unesco has inscribed the stone forest on the world heritage list as part of the. The family stay offers a buffet or asian breakfast. For either 1 or 2 rmb per single bus ride, you will be able getting all over town, including most of kunmings major attractions. The park is isolated up into a few primary territories great stone forest, lesser stone forest, naigu stone forest and interminable mushroom yet because of the similarity of the scenes and confounding maps, it was difficult to know where in the park we were.
Wonderful guide who bought to life the mythology and history of this truly incredible place. Bosheng stone forest hotel featuring a convenience store, a carpark and a newspaper stand, bosheng stone forest hotel is located not far from zhiyun cave. We hope to take the bus or train to stone forest, spend the evening and morning there, then bus or train back to kunming at noon. Stone forest, kunming, china in 4k ultra hd youtube. Wander in the stone forest of yunnan, china with us and marvel at the strange and wonderful limestone formations, many looking like petrified trees. Simply put, it is a magical, mystical place where culture, legend, and natural history share the stage with limestone rock formations that will delight visitors of any. Stone forest, which is the most dramatic of these attractions in kunming, known since the ming dynasty as the first wonder of the world. Note that during rush hours it can get quite crowded though and not everywhere a separate bus line is ensuring traffic jamfree driving. Travel to stone forest from kunming by bus is available.
Buses run from kunming to stone forest, has anyone had experience. The stone forest scenic area of kunming is located in the south county, it is 78kms from kunming. Dont get me wrong, the stone forest itself is also very impressive. It is 10 kilometers northeast of the major and minor stone forest scenic area. The stone forest is a typical karst morphological region. If you want to see something amazing then head to the stone forest in yunnan, you wont be disappointed. While kunming is waiting for its proper subway network, the public buses around town are a useful alternative. Picture rows upon rows of tightlypacked limestone pillars, some as high as 100 feet 30 meters, the jagged edges carved over centuries, with crystalline ponds, winding trails and viewing pavillions complementing the stunning landscape. Its a really decent day trip to do from kunming, so id have to recommend staying in kunming and doing it in a day. Since 20, it has been hosting guests in the center of kunming. This was during the paleozoic era, when the area was a vast sea.
Yunnan stone forest geological park shilin county 2020. Shilin is a notable set of limestone formations about 500 km 2 located in shilin yi autonomous county, yunnan province, peoples republic of china, near shilin approximately 90 km 56 mi from the provincial capital kunming the tall rocks seem to arise from the ground in a manner somewhat reminiscent of stalagmites, or with many. Known since the ming dynasty 681644 as the first wonder of the world, it is one of the most important attractions of yunnan. Situated in lunan county, stone forest is 62 miles 100 kilometers from kunming city. Please,can somebody let me know if there are direct buses to the scenic area from the bus station near the train station. Book now curious caves martian landscapes geological oddities natural wonders.
Stone forest is made up of pointed rocks, which are literally razorsharp, and that the reason why this unusual landscapes has many fewer visits than other national parks in the world. Find all the transport options for your trip from kunming to stone forest right here. Over time, the erosion shaped the limestone into towers and the forest was formed. I will be staying in enjoying hotel not far from the train station. There is a bus leaving the east bus station in the morning.
Kunming to stone forest 4 ways to travel via train, taxi. Private day tour in kunming to stone forest and cuihu lake with lunch 1. We walked another two hours in the big stone forest, climbing up and down steps, through narrow passages, admiring stone pillars of all sorts of shapes and sizes, with trees growing at impossible angles and. Known as the first wonder of the world and one of the landmarks of kuming city, the stone forest is a must go for any visitor traveling to yunans capital kunming, the spring city with ever warm climate. The stone forest has unique karst topography which is one of the best of its kind within china.
The stone forest or shilin is a notable set of limestone formations about 500 km2 located in shilin yi autonomous county, yunnan province, peoples republic of china, near shilin approximately 90 km 56 mi from the provincial capital kunming. And if youve never been there before well, youve probably heard plenty about how fascinating yet frustrating traveling there can be. Kunming naigu stone forest,naigu stone forest kunming. Located approximately 85 kilometers 53 miles southeast of kunming in shilin yi county 1. A visit to the stone forest is included in both our 3 week south of the clouds tour and our 2 week yunnan discovery itinerary. I love karst landscapes and the stone forest is a pretty unique example, its completely different to the scenery of vang vieng, ha long bay and phang nga bay. Kunming to the stone forest bus schedule and bus tickets. The contemporary city of the city is the shilin stone forest karst formation, consisting of rock caves, arches, and pavilions. We recommend booking yunnan stone forest geological park tours ahead of time to secure your spot. I would like to visit the stone forest, dadieshui waterfall, and jiuxiang scenic region. In my recent visit to yunnan province in china i spent a few days roaming around, from kunming, to dali, to lijiang and shuhe, and then back for a final day near kunming to fly back to hong kong. Stone forest is a scenic spot located at shilin yi ethnic autonomous county in kunming, yunnan province, also is the world natural heritage. Located in shilin county, kunming city, yunnan province, stone forest is one of the most famous tourist attractions in china.
Stone forest and jiuxiang kunming forum tripadvisor. The stone forest is located in shilin county, 85 kilometres southeast of kunming. We are confused over the transport to stone forest. Here, some tourism information about stone forest is introduced as the following. In the naigu stone forest, oddlyshaped stones in dark shadow pierce into the sky like angry waves, with full of power and grandeur, or stand there like frightening. We want to leave very early for the place and will need to be back to kunming by 4. A virtual field trip to the stone forest, kunming, republic of china. Under the controlling geological, hydrologic and climatic factors, the carbonate rock has undergone several periods of modification by the downward migration of surface water and ground water. Shilin stone forest yunnan provinces natural wonder. Stone forest shilin is among the most dramatic of kunmings attractions and is known since the ming dynasty as the first wonder of the world. Travelers can take public coach at bus stations in kunming to stone forest. A huge area of the most bizarre limestone formations, that make it feel like were back in dino era, or some. Stone forest is usually regarded as the first destination by tourists when they visit kunming.
Stone forest in yunnan great day trip from kunming hi travel tales. Stone forest china tours tour packages visit china. Kunmings shilin stone forest is spread over a massive 400 square kilometres of land featuring large and small stone structures. Kunming stone forest travel guide introduces the main attractions, entrance tickets booking, the best time to visit, how to get there, the highlights, facts, history, photos, weather, accommodation, visiting routes, travel tips, tour maps of stone forest in kunming. Covering an area of threehundred square kilometers or 186 miles the stone forest is a massive. If you book tour with us, we will provide you the private car with a private. Three hours from kunming is the stone forest, an amazing area of bizarre petrified rock formations including landscapes and labyrinths plus stone images of animals, plants and humans. Extreme chinese street food jacuzzi chicken and market tour in kunming.
Yunnan stone forest geological park, shilin county. Find all the transport options for your trip from kunming airport kmg to stone forest right here. Travels at the edge of china by david eimer, the rise of the west. Hi, will stop by at kunming on april 14 sun and have one evening and one morning 3 pm to 12 noon next day at kunming. Kunming airport kmg to stone forest 4 ways to travel.
The city is covered with blossoms and lush vegetation allyear round. The stone forest is known as one of earths natural wonders. Some of the units feature satellite flatscreen tv, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, and a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Would it be possible to get to the stone forest, have a look round, if only for a short while, and then back to kunming centre in. The stone forest and the legend of ashima sapore di cina. In chinas yunnan province is the famous stone topography of shilin, meaning stone forest. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. As the lithosphere moved over time, the waters retreated and the limestone landscape was open to the elements. We generally time our visit for later in the afternoon when the light is better and theres not many people about and that also means we can stop for dinner at the town of yilian on the way back to kunming.
An old local goes that if you have visited kunming without seeing the stone forest, you have wasted your time. Parts of the stone forest are recognized as a unesco world heritage site. Through a long human history, the stone forest landform has been endowed with a. Kunming stone forest travel guide introduces the main attractions, entrance tickets. The villages in the forest are part of the unesco heritage list with the forest itself coming under the a5 class tourist destination. There are over 400 square kilometers stone forest in the county, the whole scenic area includes the big stone forest area, the small stone forest area, the naigu. Kunming s shilin stone forest is spread over a massive 400 square kilometres of land featuring large and small stone structures. The stone forest got its start 270 million years ago.
A region of typical karst formation, the stone forest covers an area of more than three hundred square kilometers. Rome2rio makes travelling from kunming airport kmg to stone forest easy. All visitors to kunming from home and abroad never hesitate to come here to admire the unique scenes formed by the stones. The stone forest lies about 80 miles to the southeast of kunming.
The stone forest or shilin is a notable set of karst formations located in shilin yi autonomous county, approximately 90 kilometres east of the provincial capital kunming. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. The stone forest and the legend of ashima april 21, 2012 by sapore di cina 2 comments yunnan is one of most touristic chinese provinces, especially in. The major stone forest this zone is made out of raising crests in huge thickness. A geological phenomenon, the stone forest was a vast expanse of sea during the. I expect anytime the seven dwarfs to come out from under a stone. Kunming stone forest, shilin in chinese, is a spectacular set of limestone groups and the representative of south chinas karst landscape. Fullday stone forest and jiuxiang cave tour from kunming. The stone forest is situated in the lunan yu autonomous county, 126 kilometers southeast of kunming. The capital kunming is known as the city of eternal spring due to its.
Bewitching, dove grey stones, shaped like trees, animals and even fungi, rise up from the earth and point into the heavens, casting eerie shadows. From kunming changshui international airport, travelers can take the travel bus to there, and it will take about 2 hours. Yunnan stone forest geological park shilin county 2020 all you. The four of you could either wait for it to get full or buy it out so it can leave right away.
I will be in kunming for a few hours only in april 2012 arriving at lunch time and departing early the next morning. The yunnan province is blessed with natural vistas and breathtaking landscapes. Kunming to stone forest by public transport kunming. The stone forest of shilin is an area of stunning limestone karst formations close to kunming, yunnan, china. Located in kunming, kunming stone forest homestay provides free wifi, and guests can enjoy a restaurant, free bikes and a bar. Rome2rio makes travelling from kunming to stone forest easy.
Many rhododendrons and camellias grow wild in the subtropical climate in the southern chinese province of yunnan. If you have ever traveled to china before, the following post might sound familiar to you. Kunming stone forest kunming travel tips a must see in. A popular scenic spot in china, stone forest is composed of 7 scenic districts and occupies more than 150 square miles 400 square kilometers. Kunming stone forest has the most unique karst landform in the world, here are some travel guide, including intruodcution to shilins main attractions, transportation, weather, accommodation, travel tips.
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