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Stone Forest in Yunnan |
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Among the many provinces of China , Yunnan is probably one of the most colorful. The province which is a huge cauldron o the most diverse of racial groups with different culture is on of the most diverse regions not only of China but of the entire south eastern Asia. The Stone Forest in Yunnan is one of the rarest manifestations of mother nature on the bed of the earth. A macabre forest replete with beguiling intricate stone formations that are a stony parallel to the green foliage is one of the greatest wonders not only of China but of the world.
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The stone structures bearing amazing resemblance to the wild trees of the forest is a favorite haunt for both locals and foreigners and therefore one of the most popular destinations of Stone Forest in Yunnan . Owing to its proximity to the city of Kunming, Stone Forest in Yunnan can be easily reached through a number flights going to Kunming . A typical karst formation, the Forest covers an area of more than three hundred square kilometres. According to geological studies this forest dates back to 200 million years and a crustal movement ushered in this change leading to the formation of stone peaks, pillars, and stalagmites from the limestone deposit on the water body that existed prior to this forest.
The magnificent Stone Forest in Yunnan comprises of a host of strange and steep landscape which includes a whole variety of it. Some of them are Major Stone Forest, Minor Stone Forest and Naigu Stone Forest. Other attractions in Stone Forest in Yunnan includes the Subterranean Stone Forest in Zhiyun Cave, an unique underground stone forest spread randomly across several caves . The Strange Wind Cave which is comprised of a cavern,spring and a river flowing below the surface.
This Stone Forest in Yunnan is inhabited by the Sani group who delight the tourists with their warm nature,delicious gourmet and fun filled traditional festivities of which bull fighting, pole-climbing, dragon-playing, lion-dancing and the A-xi Moon Dance deserve mention.
Time for Stone Forest in Yunnan: 08:30hrs - 18:00 hrs
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