The Stone Forest
By admin on 2015-01-21

Being one of National Scenic Resorts in China, Stone Forest Scenic Resort is 83 km from Kunming and has a complete range of karst forms. Among the most wonderful attractions in this area are the following eight scenic spots: Large & Small Stone Forests, Naigu Stone Forests, Large and Small Zhiyun Caves, Qingfeng Cave, Long Lake, Moon Lake, Fairy Lake, Feilong Falls. Standing upright in the Stone Forest are innumerable cliffs and peaks, lofty and majestic, steep and precipitous, charming and enchanting.

The Yi and Sam ethnic groups who live there are hardworking and good at singing and dancing. Their folklore and culture are colorful and multifarious, backed up by a long history.

This area's altitude is 1760 metres. This results in perennially pleasant weather, with the annually average temperature of 15.6 Celsius, The Stone Forest is connected with Kunming both by highway and railway, enjoying an easily accessible transport.