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Stone Forest (Shilin)
A UNESCO karst landscape of towering limestone formations resembling a petrified forest, revered by the local Sani Yi people for over 270 million years.
3 km · about 5 min drive
Yunnan, China · Asia
Shilin is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Lufu, 3km from Stone Forest (Shilin).
Shilin is a town located in Yunnan, China. With a population of 55,000, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Shilin sits in China, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Shilin to your route.
The Stone Forest or Shilin (Chinese: 石林; pinyin: Shílín) is a notable set of limestone formations about 500 km2 in area located in Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Yunnan province of China. The forest is approximately 90 km (56 mi) east of the provincial capital Kunming.
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manner somewhat reminiscent of stalagmites, with many looking like petrified trees, thereby creating the illusion of a forest made of stone. Since 2007, two parts of the site, the Naigu Stone Forest (乃古石林) and Suogeyi Village (所各邑村), have been UNESCO World Heritage Sites as part of the South China Karst. The site is classified as a AAAAA-class tourist site.
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Shilin is located in Yunnan, China, Asia. The coordinates are 24.8188 latitude, 103.3324 longitude.
Shilin has a population of approximately 55,000 people, making it a town in China.
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A UNESCO karst landscape of towering limestone formations resembling a petrified forest, revered by the local Sani Yi people for over 270 million years.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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