120km away from Kunming city, there stands one of the "Nature's World Wonders". Shilin is a stone forest, where stone peaks rise abruptly from the ground in numerous layers like bamboo shoots, forests and pagodas. Hence all visitors to Kunming from home and abroad never hesitate to admire the unique scenes formed by the stones.
Both Chinese and overseas geologists have proved that the stone forest is over 270 million years old. The area used to be an ocean. During the long geological period from the late Permian period 230 million years ago to 2 million years ago, the ocean subsided and giant rocks appeared. During this time the rocks were gradually worn away by water, forming the strange rock forms the strange rock forms seen today.
Stone Forest - 120km away from Kunming city, there stands one of the "Nature's World Wonders"-stone forest, also called Shilin. In the stone forest, stone peaks rise abruptly from the ground in numerous layers like bamboo shoots, forests and pagodas, hence all visitors to Kunming from home and abroad never hesitate to admire the unique scenes formed by the stones.
Jiuxiang Cave is one of the most beautiful scenic spots near Kunming and is home to striking natural landscapes, magnificent underground scenery, and enchanting ethnic folk customs.it is inhabited mainly by the Yi and Hui nationalities, and is situated in northeastern part of Yiliang county.
Western hill- the natural beauty of luxuriant trees and giant bamboo starkly contrasts with the man-made splendor of Huating temple, Taihua temple, Sanqing pavilion and Dragon Gate. Dragon gate- cut out of the side of a precipitous cliff, the dragon gate is the highest temple of the western hills and sits at 2500meters above sea level.
Minority village- in the Yunnan minority village is meant to be built for each of the 25 ethnic minorities in Yunnan. It is located on the lakeshore of Dianchi Lake, the bright pearl on the plateau in the south of Kunming.
Spend full day with accompany of professional tour guide and private transfer, explore the Kunming Stone Forest known as the 'First Wonder of the World' since the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 A.D.), walk around various stones and also experience the local customs. This is the private customized day tour of highlights in Kunming.
Local tour guide will pick you up from Kunming downtown hotel, enjoy private transfer to start the Stone Forest exploration in Kunming.
Located 80 kilometers (approx. 2 hours) south-east of Kunming, the Stone Forest, known as the 'First Wonder of the World' since the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 A.D.), is a typical example of karsts topography. It covers an area of 400 square kilometers and includes both large and small stone forests, as well as many other scenic spots. Walking through the site, you will marvel at the natural stone masterpieces and be bewitched by the intricate formations. The magnificent, strange and steep landscape creates countless labyrinthine vistas. Follow your guide to wander around the marvelous landscape and hear the beautiful legends of local Hani ethnic group.
Enjoy delicious food at a popular local restaurant. To conclude the trip, your guide and driver will transfer you back to Kunming and drop-off at the hotel.
The marvelous natural landscapes and local ethnic minorities’ culture attract travelers from all over the word. On the private customized day tour, you will explore the beautiful Dianchi Lake, climb up to Dragon Gate for a panoramic view of Kunming city, learn about different cultures of 26 ethnic minority groups at Yunnan Nationalities Village Park and Yunnan Nationalities Museum, and enjoy lunch of delicious local food.
You tour guide will pick you up from Kunming hotel to start the Landscape and Culture trip in Kunming.
Firstly enjoy private transfer to visit the West Hills of Dianchi Lake located in the southwest part of Kunming City. With picturesque scenery and its location on the Yungui Plateau, the lake has a reputation as 'A Pearl on the Plateau'. Take cable car up to the Dragon Gate and you will have a panoramic view of Kunming city.
After enjoying lunch at a popular local restaurant, your guide will accompany you to explore the different cultures of 26 ethnic minority groups at Yunnan Nationalities Village, and discover the collection of ecological environment, religious customs, culture and arts and ethnic relics of the ethnic groups at Yunnan Nationalities Museum.
To conclude the private day trip, your guide and driver will transfer you back to Kunming city and drop-off at the hotel.