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Kunming Top Attraction | Stone Forest (Shilin)
Written by Grace   
Thursday, 09 July 2009 04:19
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The second night of our Yunnan trip was spent at Stone Forest Hotel, located in Shilin County - about 85 km southeast of Kunming. On the next day morning, we embarked in expedition to Stone Forest.
Stone Forest Hotel was where we overnight
The entrance at Shilin
Getting on the buggy and ready to go
Just like most tourist spots in China, we had to arrive as early as possible to beat hoards of tourist. Stone Forest is one of China's 66 5A rating tourist spots, making it a must-to-visit-place when you are in Kunming. Its original name was 'Black Forest', but in 2001 the name changed to 'Stone Forest' after being recognized as one of amazing geographical site. In 2007, it made itself in the UNESCO's World Heritage List.
We spotted a fresh Sour Plum on its tree
Mushroom or prince crown? Use your imagination
Tall rocks of various sizes and shapes of Stone Forest (Shilin)
Camel?
Researches have proven that about 20 million years ago, this place used to be a large ocean. When the ocean subsided, there were tonnes of creatures buried underneath and became solid as years passed by. Earth struck causes some of the earth formation to rise up and resulted in this wonderful karsts stone formation.
An unusual sight to behold!
Among the most unique selling points about Stone Forest or fondly called as Shilin are:
  • The entire area of Stone Forest is very large, approximately 350 kilometer squares, i.e. about half of the size of Singapore. To cover the whole area, it would take at least 4 days. Once, there was a Frenchman who used to stay here for 22 years and wrote an in-depth dictionary.  
  • Rocks in Shilin are formed naturally. There are lots of them, tallest ones being 50 meters. World's highest natural pinnacle is in Sarawak Mulu Cave of Borneo Island which reaches 77 meters.
  • Rocks in Shilin are of various sizes and shapes. One will have to use your imagination to enjoy the scenery at Shilin.
We only visited a fraction of Stone Forest, so I hope my photos are able to paint some ideas about Stone Forest. Share your story here if you have visited this place!
Picturesque
The Chinese words in red is read as Shi-Lin
Huge crowd at UNESCO Heritage Site

Watch your head - crocodile!
The age of the rock
We are told this resembles one Taoist God - Guan Kong
Entrance to Minor Stone Forest
Inside Minor Stone Forest - there are lots of rocks amidst beautiful landscape
A pavillion to rest when tired
Mirror images of black forest
Can you spot the Water Buffalo (body half inside water)?
Wow..Scene from elevated viewing tower, lots of stones forming a natural wonderland
Admission fee: RMB140 per pax
Buggy car rental: RMB22 per pax (optional)


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