Stone Forest

Kunming, capital of stunning Yunnan province, is famous for its first-rate natural scenery, among which Shilin, literally "Stone Forest," is the most famous one.

As "One of the World's Natural Wonders," the "Stone Forest" features natural karst stone formations that resemble a forest; some are elegant, some are rugged, but each has its own distinguishing characteristics that make them seem lifelike.

The tall rocks protrude from the ground much like stalagmites or even petrified trees, creating the illusion of a forest completely carved out of stone.