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Shilin Stone Forest (Kunming, Yunnan)

#chinatravel The Stone Forest—or Shilin—is a UNESCO‑listed karst landscape featuring towering limestone pillars that resemble petrified trees across 400 km² . Thought to be over 270 million years old, the formations include Naigu Stone Forest and Suogeyi Village, connected by trails and caves like Qifeng and Zhiyun. According to visitors: > “Stone Forest … definitely worth visiting… can be done in 3 hours leisurely” Ideal for geotourism, photography, and folk-legend walks, Shilin offers striking visuals and a sense of ancient wilderness, just over an hour’s drive from Kunming.
Posted: Jul 28, 2025
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