Stone Forest
Located on the outskirts of Kunming, Yunnan Province, Yunnan Stone Forest is a World Natural Heritage Site and a national AAAAA tourist attraction, famous for its unique landscape. Stone Forest Park is one of the largest karst stone forest groups in China, known as the "wonders of the world" and "Kingdom of Stone Forest", and is one of the representative scenic spots of the stone forest landscape in China.
The landscape of Stone Forest Park is mainly divided into four parts, including Da Shiling, Xiao Shiling.
The Stone Forest
Among them, the most famous is the "Big Stone Forest", which is composed of dense bluish-gray stone peaks, dominated by mighty and majestic stone peaks, of which the highest independent rock column is more than 40 meters high, the largest stone forest, is also the most worth visiting scenic spots. Many punch points converge in the big stone forest scenic area. Compared with the majestic Da Shiling forest, the Xiao Shiling forest is more "small home jasper", the sharp rock and the dense meadow complement each other, with quite a sense of a garden, the famous "Ashima" stone column is here. It is full of strange columns and different stones, there are gathering and scattered, there are ups and downs, and there are not too many tall trees and stone forests competing for height, maintaining the natural style. It got its name because Zhao Fa, the leader of the Yi People's rebel Army of Shilin in the late Qing Dynasty, was stationed on the mountain and set up a foot post patrol.
As a World Natural Heritage site and national AAAAA tourist attraction, Stone Forest Park not
The Stonr Forest
only attracts tourists from home and abroad to come for sightseeing but is also a paradise for photography lovers and explorers. Here, you can enjoy the wonders of nature, feel the unique wonders of karst landform, and enjoy the unique natural and cultural landscape of southern China. Yunnan Shilin Park is famous for its unique stone forest landform landscape, rich human history, and national culture, and is a tourist resort that cannot be missed. Whether you are seeking the beauty of nature or exploring the history and culture, Shilin Park will let you leave unforgettable memories, and feel the magic of nature and the charm of humanity. Welcome to Yunnan Shilin Park and explore the wonders of this stone world!
Features
Chinese Name: 石林风景区
Location: About 78 kilometers away from Kunming.
Popular activities: Da Shiling (大石林), Xiao Shiling (小石林), Shling Lak, Museum of Karst Geology.
Time needed: 3-4 hours
Travel Information
Best time for visiting: March to October
How to Get to Cangshan Mountain:
Aircraft:
If you are departing from Kunming Changshui International Airport, you can take the airport bus or taxi to Kunming South Railway Station in downtown Kunming, and then take the high-speed train from Kunming South Railway Station to Shilin.
High-speed rail:
You can take the high-speed train from Kunming South Railway Station to Shilin. The high-speed train from Kunming South Railway Station arrives directly at Shilin Station, which takes about 1.5 hours. At Shilin Station, you can take a taxi or bus to the Shilin Scenic Area.
Coach:
You can take the coach to Shilin from the bus station in Kunming city. This mode of transportation is relatively cheap, but the drive is longer, taking about 2-3 hours.
Self-driving car:
You can drive to the Stone Forest Scenic Spot. From Kunming, it takes about 2-3 hours to drive along the Kunming-Shilin Expressway (G56).
Opening Time: 7;30--17:30
Customer Service Phone: 0871-67711439
Admission fee: 130 yuan
Kunming to Shilin through train 34 yuan per person
