A top attraction in Yunnan, China, is the magical Stone Forest - a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a pleasant natural wonder. This popular attraction in Yunnan is definitely worth a visit when traveling in China for so many reasons. If you're wondering why you should visit Stone Forest, HalalTrip has listed a few reasons why!
Stone Forest Yunnan spans a massive area and is about 270 million years old. The forest from far looks quite dense, however when you walk inside the forest you will see that the trees are slender stone peaks - also known as karst formations.
Believed to be a result of dissolution of limestone, karst the formations in the Stone Forest appear to jut out directly from the ground and resemble to stalagmites in appearance. The structure of the stones in the area takes on the appearance of animals, plants and also human beings.
The Stone Forest is composed of beautiful areas like Naigu Stone Forests, LargeStone Forest, Small Stone Forests, Qingfeng Cave, Zhiyun Caves, Chang Lake, Yue Lake and Dadie Waterfalls. The Zhiyun Cave presents spectacular sight of underground forests spreading across an area of 3km.
The lakes in the Stone Forest area are also a major attraction. The Lake Chang or the Long Lake has several underwater stalactites and stalagmites and also a small island in the center of the lake.
Apart from these stunning stone pillars visitors can explore the karst caves as well that have stalactite and stalagmite formations. The area is also inhabited by people of the Yi and Sani tribes who have a colorful culture and unique traditions.
The Stone Forest is located in the Yunnan Province and is about 120 km from the province capital of Kunming. Visitors can reach the Stone Forest by buses that leave from the city of Kunming and they can also opt to stay in the area that houses several hotels.
Finding Muslim-friendly facilities such as Halal food and prayer facilities will be rather difficult in the area. It is best to opt for vegetarian cuisine and plenty of open area is available for prayers too. You may download the HalalTrip App to find out where you can find the nearest mosque and any Halal dishes near you.
