• 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.

• 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

• Tips for driver and guide (highly appreciated)
• Personal Travel Insurance
• Flight tickets
• Chinese visa fee (China requires visa for most travelers)
• Personal expenses

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.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.