Kunming Stone Forest

Kunming Stone Forest, a world natural heritage site known as the "No. 1 Wonder in the World," attracts countless tourists with its unique karst landforms and rich ethnic culture. The following is a detailed Kunming Stone Forest travel guide: • Best time to visit: • Suitable all year round, but the best season is from March to October, when the climate is pleasant and the scenery is beautiful. • Must-see attractions: • Stone Forest Scenic Area: The core scenic spot, including five areas: Greater Stone Forest, Lesser Stone Forest, Bushao Mountain, Liziyuanqing, and Wannian Lingzhi. Among them, the "Stone Forest Landscape" and "Sword Peak Pool" in the Greater Stone Forest are particularly spectacular; the Lesser Stone Forest is famous for the "Ashima" stone statue, which is a favorite photo spot for tourists. • Stone Forest Karst Geological Museum: An excellent place to learn about the formation process and geological knowledge of the Stone Forest, suitable for family trips. • Featured experience: • Sani cultural experience: The Stone Forest is a settlement of the Sani people of the Yi ethnic group. You can watch Sani song and dance performances, taste Sani cuisine, and feel the rich ethnic customs. • Glass plank road: Some scenic spots have glass plank roads, such as Changhu Scenic Area, where you can overlook the lake view and experience the fun of excitement and beauty. • Food recommendations: • Yimi Village: Located at the entrance of the Stone Forest Scenic Area, it offers specialty foods such as wild mushroom hot pot, which tastes delicious. • Stone Forest Hot Pot: Taste the Sani people's special hot pot, with tender meat and rich soup. • Transportation guide: • Self-driving: Navigate to "Stone Forest Scenic Area, Shilin Yi Autonomous County". The scenic area has a convenient parking lot. • Bus: Take a direct bus to the Stone Forest Scenic Area from Kunming Eastern Bus Station. The journey takes about 1.5 hours. • Accommodation suggestions: • Around the Stone Forest Scenic Area: Choose a B&B or hotel with ethnic characteristics, such as Yimi Water Village Inn, to experience the local customs.