Stone Forest China

If you ask people to describe the forest, of course, they will begin to talk about the trees, the crowns of which on a hot day give coolness. Of the green carpet of grasses and the modest little flowers that peep merrily out of it. Also of the bushes, with edible and inedible berries. Perhaps someone will begin to describe a coniferous forest, with slender tall pines, stretching their crowns far into the sky, and needles, which quietly crunches underfoot. But there will be people who will say that the forest is a high stone mountain which is Stone Forest China.

Stone Forest

Yes, indeed, in one of the Chinese provinces of Yunnan there is an amazing natural Park Shilin, covering an area of almost 350km2. If translated literally, it means “Stone forest”. And, indeed, it seems that the giant trees for millions of years just tired of growing and turned into stones. It is forcing people every time to admire themselves with a sinking heart from their greatness and perfection. But, let’s talk about everything in order.

The territory of this amazing Park is divided into seven parts. Each has its own name to make it easier for tourists to navigate. In addition to the boulders in it, there are many living trees and shrubs. If nature shows people that constancy and variability can peacefully coexist side by side, each of them is beautiful in its own way. In addition, there are lakes on the territory of the reserve. They are reflecting the beauty of the surrounding scenery and complementing it with its mirror surface and freshness.

Ticket Prices And Other Useful Information

The Chinese have always been famous for their hospitality. That is why in Shilin, they  created to all conditions to make tourists feel comfortable. Moreover , tourists would like to come back here again. Despite the fact that, there are many paths in the Park, you shouldn’t go on a trip without a guide. Along the way, you can easily get lost and get into stone labyrinths. Only experienced climber can out of there.

The territory of the Stone forest can be accessed through several entrances. The cost of the ticket is about 10 dollars, but taking into account the additional fees for visiting certain places is from 12 to 15 dollars. The ticket is valid for a day. To see all the sights of Shilin need at least two days, so near the reserve are small cozy hotels where you can spend the night.

Who find it difficult to travel long distances, can do it on a small bus, making stops at the main attractions. Here you can buy a variety of Souvenirs and take pictures in ethnic outfits.

In summer, the Park hosts colorful national festivals and solemn carnival processions. In June, according to tradition, there is a torch festival, which attracts tourists from all over the world.

Stone trees are karst formations formed by the movements of tectonic plates about 200 million years ago. According to scientists, the earliest here was the sea, which after drying, are left these bizarre rocks formed by the subsidence of the limestone.

Further work on the creation of their forms continued winds, volcanic eruptions, and water. But the inhabitants of “China” came up with another version of the appearance of stone statues.