Have you ever witnessed the incredible craftsmanship of nature?

The Stone Forest Scenic Area in Kunming is located within the territory of the Shilin Yi Autonomous County, 78 kilometers away from Kunming, and is a karst geological park dominated by the stone forest landscape. The Stone Forest is a typical karst formation, featuring limestone columns, caves, stalactites, karst lakes, natural bridges, cliff waterfalls, conical peaks, and more. Almost all karst formations in the world can be seen here, offering an experience that is completely different from ordinary landscapes. 👀Highlights: 1⃣ The Small Stone Forest The birthplace of the Ashima story, where amidst a dense cluster of peaks, the Ashima stone stands tall, transforming the majestic forest into the image of a graceful Yi girl named Ashima. This stone records the legend of Ashima and her brother Ahei. 2⃣ The Large Stone Forest The Large Stone Forest consists of a dense cluster of stone peaks, resembling a stone basin. The stone forest here stands upright and abrupt, with smooth lines and a pale gray color. The tallest independent rock column exceeds 40 meters in height. Among them are typical attractions such as 'Lotus Peak', 'Sword Peak Pond', 'Hanging by a Thread', 'Extremely Narrow Passage', 'Elephant Trunk Stone Platform', 'Secluded Orchid Valley', 'Phoenix Combing Its Wings', and the most famous is the 'Stone Forest Scenic Spot' where Long Yun inscribed the words 'Stone Forest'. 'Wangfeng Pavilion' is the best place to appreciate the 'forest sea'. 3⃣ Long Lake of the Stone Forest The lake's surface is shaped like a slender girl, which is the hometown of Ashima according to folk tales. Since the lake is hidden among green mountains and hills, it was rarely visited by tourists in the past, hence it is also known as the 'Hidden Lake'.