Stone Forest and Jiuxiang Cave Tour

What you will do

Stone Forest is known as the First Wonder of the World. Youll marvel at its natural stone masterpieces and be bewitched by the intricate formations.The Stone Forest is in Lunan Yi Nationality Autonomous County, which is about 120 kilometers (75 miles) from Kunming and requires only a three-hour drive. It covers an area of 400 square kilometers (96,000 acres) and includes both large and small stone forests, as well as many other scenic spots. An old local saying says that If you have visited Kunming without seeing the Stone Forest, you have wasted your time. Truly, the Stone Forest is one of the most important attractions of Yunnan.

At 8:00 am in the morning, our guide will pick you up in the hotel and we will drive 86 km to the Stone Forest. There is an old saying: "It is a pity not to visit the Stone Forest while you’re in Kunming". After lunch, we will drive back to visit Jiuxiang Cave. At the end, we will drive back to Kunming, and transfer you to your hotel.

After dinner, you will have an option to enjoy the large-scale dance drama "Dynamic Yunnan", which has been an outstanding innovation on the Chinese stage in recent years directed by Yang Liping. Primitive, unsophisticated folk dances and a fresh artistic concept converge in the programme, giving audiences a unique "Yunnan Impression." Sixty-two drums and 120 masks of strong ethnic characteristics are incorporated in the performance.

Stone Forest is known as the 'First Wonder of the World'. You'll marvel at its natural stone masterpieces and be bewitched by the intricate formations.The Stone Forest is in Lunan Yi Nationality Autonomous County, which is about 120 kilometers (75 miles) from Kunming and requires only a three-hour drive. It covers an area of 400 square kilometers (96,000 acres) and includes both large and small stone forests, as well as many other scenic spots. An old local saying says that 'If you have visited Kunming without seeing the Stone Forest, you have wasted your time.' Truly, the Stone Forest is one of the most important attractions of Yunnan.

Walking through the Stone Forest, visitors marvel at the natural stone masterpieces and are bewitched by the intricate formations. The magnificent, strange and steep landscape creates countless labyrinthine vistas, including: Major Stone Forest, Minor Stone Forest and Naigu Stone Forest, all of which feature stones in various formations. Animals, plants, and even human figures can be found here. Some are elegant, some are rugged, and each is lifelike with its own distinguishing characteristics.

Included:
- All land transfer and transportation
- 1 Lunch
- Entrance fees as listed in the program
- Skilled driver & Experienced English-speaking guide
- Travel Agency's Responsibility Insurance

Not included:
- Train Tickets/Flight Tickets
- Accommodation
- Breakfast/Dinner
- Personal Travel Accident Insurance
- Any optional programs
- Chinese visa fees
- Personal Consumption
- Tips (150CNY/day to Guide; 100CNY/day to Driver)

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