1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The beautiful scenery of the Stone Forest Scenic Area was listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2007. This attraction enjoys great reputation, both within China and abroad. The Yunnan Stone Forest Park, some 90km east of Kunming, is a very popular tourist hot spot. Due to the gigantic size of the park it is nevertheless still possible to find less visited and remote areas, especially in the sunny winter months. Find your own way through the maze of enormous stone pillars!Afterwards visit Jiuxiang Scenic Region which is located in Jiuxiang Yi and Hui Autonomous Township of Yiliang County, a 45 minutes’ drive from the Stone Forest. It is famous for its karst caves (about 100 in total, of which over 60 are explored), mountains, rivers, deep valleys as well as minority customs and cultures. This tour includes quite a few stairs. For safety and comfort, it may not be suitable for young children or travelers of advanced age.
Inclusions
What's included
- 2 bottles of local drinking water per person
- Supplements for meals and accommodation for driver
- Transportation: Gas, tolls, parking fee and any additional pick-ups and drop-offs
- English / Chinese-speaking tour guide service
- Entrance tickets to the attractions listed
- 24/7 English-speaking customer services
- Government taxes
- Chinese lunch including one soft drink per person
What's not
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Flight tickets
- Chinese visa fee (China requires visa for most travelers)
- Personal expenses
- Attractions not in the itinerary
- Tips for drivers and guides (highly appreciated but not requested)
- Anything not listed in inclusions
Itinerary
1.5 hours in car to one of Yunnan greatest wonders, the Stone Forest in Shilin County. Weather and time have sculpted a massive karst labyrinth that feels like you are walking through a forest, with ancient stone trees looking down on you. Every rock formation you pass has its own touching story or thrilling legend, passed on by the natives who have lived in this area for ages. The natives belong to the Sani minority, a branch of the Yi ethnic minority, which you can still find inside the park, jamming together singing folk songs or making embroidery.
Later, we’ll see another piece of art made by nature, the Jiuxiang Caves, part of the largest cave group system in China, with rivers, gorges, waterfalls, forests, natural stone bridges, and anything you image you would find in a fairyland. Enter the caves through narrow green canyon and see the entrance of the caves hidden inside the forests from above as you fly over it in the cable car.The driver brings you back to Kunming downtown afterwards (about 1.5 hours) and drops you off again at your hotel.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Wonders Of Yunnan Travel
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- IMPORTANT NOTE: to register your tour legally with the local authorities, we need your passport information as mentioned below. We will contact you by message via TripAdvisor. Until we received your reply with your passport information, we will NOT start arranging your tour. We are not responsible if we cannot arrange a tour guide, private transportation or hotel due to the customer’s own late reply or lack thereof (for example during national holidays or high season). Thank you for your understanding.
- At time of booking full name as mentioned in passport, passport number, birthday, expiry date, gender and country are required for all participants.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The daily working time for driver and tour guide during this tour is maximum 10 hours per day. Overtime working hours will be charged extra.
- Please only bring one small and handy day pack / hand luggage per person. Larger suitcases or backpacks cannot be taken on this day trip.
How it compares in Kunming
- Its from-price is 26% above the median of the 21 day trips we list in Kunming.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 21.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kunming
Kunming, the capital of Yunnan, is a mild highland city beside Lake Dian, known in China as the City of Eternal Spring.
Kunming stands about 1,900 metres above sea level on the Yunnan plateau, and its mild, sunny climate has earned it the name Spring City. Lake Dian, the largest lake in Yunnan, lies just south of the centre. Green Lake Park and Yuantong Temple, a Buddhist temple built around a pond with a pavilion in its middle, are in the heart of town, while the Western Hills rise over the lake with the cliffside Dragon Gate.
Top-ranked sights in Kunming: Green Lake Park Kunming, Kunming Dragon Gate.
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