{"id":1939,"date":"2019-01-15T17:29:50","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T16:29:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/travelogue.nkla.dk\/?page_id=1939"},"modified":"2019-03-01T23:54:44","modified_gmt":"2019-03-01T22:54:44","slug":"stone-forest","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/travelogue.nkla.dk\/da\/galleries\/locality-galleries\/asia-galleries\/china-yunnan\/stone-forest\/","title":{"rendered":"Kunming \u2013 Stenskoven"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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About Kunming Stone Forest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\n\nKunming Stone Forest<\/strong>, Shilin in Chinese, is a spectacular set of limestone groups and the representative of south China\u2019s karst landscape. Known since the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) as the ‘First Wonder of the World’, it is one of the most important attractions of Yunnan. An old local goes that if you have visited Kunming without seeing the Stone Forest, you have wasted your time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Location<\/strong>: Shilin Yi Nationality Autonomous County, 120 kilometers (75 miles) and 3 hours\u2019 drive from Kunming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Area<\/strong>: 400 sqare kilometers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major Attractions<\/strong>: Greater & Lesser Stone Forests, Naigu Stone Forest, Zhiyun Cave, Long Lake, Moon Lake, Dadie Waterfall, Qifeng Cave, Guishan Mountain<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walking through the site, visitors marvel at the natural stone masterpieces and are bewitched by the intricate formations. The magnificent, strange and steep landscape creates countless labyrinthine vistas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How was the Stone Forest in China Formed? Geologists say the Stone Forest is a typical example of karsts topography. Approximately 270 million years ago \u2013 during the carboniferous period of the Paleozoic era \u2013 the region was a vast expanse of sea. Over time, the movements of the lithosphere gradually caused a retreat of the waters and the rise of the limestone landscape. Due to constant erosion by the elements, the area finally developed into the present-day appearance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many beautiful legends originate in this magical place, passed along by the native people known as Sani, a branch of the Yi ethnic group. One particular story about the faithful love of Ashima, a beautiful, clever and warm-hearted Sani girl, is the most popular and has been told for thousands of years. The Sani people celebrate their national festival \u2013 the Torch Festival \u2013 every lunar year on June 24. They take part in traditional performances such as wrestling, bull fighting, pole-climbing, dragon-playing, lion-dancing and the A-xi Moon Dance. During this time, the place is alive with a particularly joyful, festive atmosphere, making the area even more attractive than usual. However, the Stone Forest – with its sculptures engraved by nature, herself – is always a true miracle for visitors to behold.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  \u00bb   PHOTO BOOKS  \u00bb   ATTRACTIONS  \u00bb   ASIA  \u00bb   CHINA  \u00bb   YUNNAN  \u00bb   STONE FOREST                About Kunming Stone Forest Kunming Stone Forest, Shilin in Chinese, is a spectacular set of limestone groups and the representative of south China\u2019s karst landscape. Known since the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) as the ‘First Wonder of the World’, it is one of…<\/p>\n

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