Stone Forest
Yunnan Stone Forest, located at the junction of Kunming, Qujing and Anning in Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China, is a World Natural Heritage Site and a national AAAA level tourist attraction. The Stone Forest is divided into two major parts, the Big and Small Stone Forests, and is famous for its unique karst landscape. The large stone forest area is vast, with towering stone pillars of different shapes, densely spread over an area of about 400 square kilometres. These stone pillars look like sculptures of nature, some resemble people and objects, and some are as spectacular as forests. Each stone shows the long-term carving and evolution process of nature.
The formation of the Stone Forest originated from geological changes, and after hundreds of millions of years of baptism and erosion, the present peculiar landscape was formed. Inside the Stone Forest, visitors can walk through the labyrinth of stone pillars and feel the magic and magnificence of nature. It is worth mentioning that the scenic spots inside the Stone Forest include, for example, the Hundred Flowers Pagoda and the Smoke and Rain Bridge, which are a blend of natural and humanistic landscapes, making them a paradise for photography enthusiasts and cultural explorers.
The Small Stone Forest is located in the southern part of the Big Stone Forest, which is smaller in scale but has the same unique geological landscape and style. The stone pillars in the Small Stone Forest are denser and more peculiar in form, known as the "Stone Forest of the Stone Forest", which concentrates the charm and mystery of the Stone Forest. Visitors can explore the small stone forest to their heart's content, experience the wonderful feeling of living in harmony with nature, and at the same time feel the unique charm of karst landforms.
In conclusion, Yunnan Stone Forest has become a famous tourist destination in China and even in the world for its unique geological landscape, rich natural resources and long history and culture. Stone Forest is not only a valuable material for geological research, but also an ideal place for tourists to explore and relax, attracting countless domestic and foreign tourists to come to see and explore every year.
