Yunnan Exploration: Discover Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave in a Day
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5 Ratings
Shilin County
Escape the crowds and explore the stunning Stone Forest and Jiuxiang Cave in Yunnan. Our expert guides will show you the hidden gems and help you make the most of your time. Don't miss out on this unique adventure!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Stone Forest - About 1.5 hours from Kunming lies one of Yunnan greatest wonders, the Stone Forest. Wander through a labyrinth with ancient stone trees looking down on you or see the forest of limestone pinnacles from above. This area used to be an ocean about 270 million years ago until the earth’s crust rose and the limestone pierced through. Weather and time have sculpted a unique 350 km2 karst maze unlike anywhere in the world. 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, and you can find them still meandering the area, jamming and singing folk songs as they create their traditional embroidery.
What's Included
- 2 bottles of drinking water per person
- Meals and accommodations covered for driver
- Multilingual tour guide service (English/Chinese)
- Private transport with licenced AC vehicle and skilled driver
- 24/7 English-speaking customer support
- Inclusive of government taxes
- Chinese lunch with a soft drink per person
What's Not Included
- Tips for driver and guide (highly appreciated)
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Flight tickets
- Chinese visa fee (China requires visa for most travelers)
- Personal expenses
Additional Information
The fear of overcrowding is common among many visitors to China. Indeed, commercial tourism might appear to affect the Stone Forest initially. However, don’t let that deter you from exploring it. Both the Stone Forest and Jiuxiang caves cover large areas, and our knowledgeable guides know the perfect spots to steer clear of the crowds. Whether you’re looking to capture stunning photos or enjoy a serene walk undisturbed, you’ll be amazed by what Yunnan can deliver! With our guides, there’s no need to stand in queue for tickets, optimizing your time effectively.
- 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
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- 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.
- Tipping drivers and tour guides is custom in China. We recommend giving 2 – 3 USD per person per day to the driver and 4 – 5 USD per person per day to your tour guide.
- Please only bring one small and handy day pack / hand luggage per person. Larger suitcases or backpacks cannot be taken on this day trip.
Location
Stone Forest
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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H45utemilya
Mar 5, 2024
Amazing experience and lovely tour guide - Amazing experience at the stone forest and the caves! Vivian was an excellent tour guide with perfect English. She had great knowledge about the sites and the area and was also willing to share her personal experiences and culture which made the trip extra special! Thank you Vivian :)
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Geoffrey_b
Dec 30, 2020
Well worth the time and money. - Well organized. Our guide, Sarah, was very knowledgeable and fun to be with.
Both the Stone Forest and Jiuxiang Caves are a must see when in Kunming.
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Glenniesguy
Sep 12, 2019
Great trip to the Stone Forrest - We booked a day trip from Kunming to the Stone Forrest. A must for anyone in Kunming.
When I wrote away I got a fast reply and easy pay via pay pal.
They gave us a very good English speaking driver named Joe. He walked us around the whole site and told us that being over certain ages we had to pay nothing or half. Did not know that. Went to a fun local restaurant. Great time had by me and my wife.
Good company to work with.
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Dianepham
Jun 24, 2019
Wonder of Yunnan Travel (Literally) - Great staff, amazing private tour and so worthy!
I contact WOYT by Skype, I planned for my guest to visit Kunming during their business trip and Kaylee was my responder, she was amazing and devoted, so caring and responsible for our tour (even it's happened during they golden dragon festival weekend)
The scenery was beyond wonder, like walking in the lost paradise of myth (yeah, I know because they filmed The Odyssey to the West here :D) the weather was great, my trip end with the Dynamic Show which related and remained us (Vietnamese) to our country and ethnic culture. And the most surprise us is the cost to our private tour for 6 people is just around as any other join-in group tour, but we have an private vehicle and English speaking tour guide
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Kavskavs
Mar 18, 2019
An amazing surprise. - My husband and I went to Kunming just for a weekend and we visit the stone forest and Jiuxiang cave, it was really a very good experience. We would like to thanks Melanie that support us in our plan as well as Rosemary a very nice guide and Mr Cao the driver.
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