"Stone Forest: Nature's Stone Symphony, A Dreamlike Wonderland"

Pre-Trip Prep 🎒 - Documents: Bring ID cards🪪 and discount-eligible certificates (student ID🎫, senior citizen card, military ID, etc.) for discounted tickets💰. - Clothing: The scenic area has strong sunlight☀️ and UV rays—pack sun-protective clothing👚, hats🧢, and sunglasses🕶️. In summer, wear breathable outfits with a light jacket🧥 for temperature shifts~ - Footwear: Comfortable, anti-slip sneakers👟 are recommended due to long walking distances and slippery stone steps🚶‍♂️. - Essentials: Sunscreen🧴, moisturizers, umbrella☔/raincoat, and power bank🔋. Transport Guide 🚗 - External Transport: - High-speed train🚄 from Kunming South Station to Shilin West Station (18 mins, ¥18 for second-class seats), then transfer to Bus 99🚌 to the scenic area. - Alternatively, take the Shilin express bus🚌 from Kunming East Coach Station (departs 7:00–18:30, ¥43, ~90 mins). - Self-drive🚘 via Shankun Highway → Jiushi'a Tourist Route (~90 mins). - Internal Transport: The area is vast—opt for the ¥25 shuttle ticket🚌 to link major zones like the Grand & Small Stone Forest, saving energy💪! Must-Visit Spots 📸 - Grand Stone Forest: The core zone✨! Highlights include the iconic "Stone Forest Marvel" cliff carving🪨, the thrilling "A Narrow Escape" rock gap😱, and the stunning "Sword Peak Pond" reflections🌊. Climb Wangfeng Pavilion for panoramic views🌄—best shots before 10 AM📷! - Small Stone Forest: More serene🌳, featuring the legendary Ashima Stone🌟. Rent Yi ethnic costumes👗 for photos📸. Don’t miss Lotus Pond’s rock-water reflections🌺~ - Bushao Mountain: Highest point⛰️ with pillar-like formations like "Five Stone Gates" and "Pine Waves." Hike ~30 mins to capture sunrise🌅/sunset🌇—plan time⏰! - Liziyuanqing: Wild stone pillars🧐 and ancient Yi cliff paintings🖼️. Hike routes like "Orchid Valley → One-Line Sky → Stone Forest Marvel"🚶‍♀️! - Eternal Mushroom Zone: Towering gray mushroom- and pagoda-shaped peaks🗻! Near Bimu Pond, a 15m "mushroom" rock🍄 offers sunset views with a "king of the hill" vibe😌! Food Recs 🍲 - Horse Meat Hotpot: Local specialty🥘—tender meat🍖 in rich broth with veggies🥬, super tasty😋! - Rubing (Goat Cheese): Milky-white🥛, versatile (fried/steamed/grilled🍳), creamy and sweet😍. - Shilin Fermented Tofu: Spiced with chili/peppercorns🌶️, perfect with rice🍚! Hotels 🏨 - City Comfort Inn (Shilin Old Town): 4.6🌟, diverse breakfast🥐, at 41 Dongmen St., convenient🚇. - Shilin Tangshe Smart Hotel (Fortune Center): 4.8🌟🌟, high-tech rooms🤖, cozy🛌! - Shilin Yunshuipan Hotel (Shuanglong Park): 4.7🌟🌟, great amenities👍, near Ashima East Road 75🛍️.