Private Guided Day Tour of Stone Forest and Naigu Stone Forest from Kunming

Escape the bustle of the city and discover UNESCO Sites of the Stone Forest and Naigu Stone Forest outside of Kunming on this double-duty, full-day excursion. First, visit the Stone Forest, stroll around the park with your tour guide who will explain the stories along the way and find the best location for photos. Compared with Stone Forest, Naigu Stone forest Park have less tourists and it is considered as the natural museum of karst landforms. Stroll around the park and spend some leisure time to explore. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fee, lunch and door-to-door hotel transfers.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Yunnan Stone Forest Geological Park, Shilin Town, Shilin County 650000 China

Your English speaking guide and private car will pick you up in your hotel's lobby. Heading directly to Yunnan Stone Forest Geological Park which takes about 1.5 hours. On the way, your tour guide will explain the related stories, feel free to ask questions if you have.

Yunnan Stone Forest Geological Park Kunming Stone Forest is a spectacular set of limestone groups and the representative of south China’s karst landscape. Since the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), It is considered as the 'First Wonder of the World'. Approximately 270 million years ago - during the carboniferous period of the Paleozoic era - the region was a vast expanse of sea. Over time, the movements of the lithosphere gradually caused a retreat of the waters and the rise of the limestone landscape. Due to constant erosion by the elements, the area finally developed into the present-day appearance. The whole park is a huge natural treasure gallery, upon arrival, follow your tour guide to use your imagination to discover the park, your tour guide will tell many legendary stories along the way, and show you the best location for photos. You will spend 2-3 hours to visit the Big Stone Forest Area and the Small Stone Forest Area.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Naigu Stone Forest, North of Shilin Scenic Spots, Shilin County 652211 China

After a short ride, you will arrive at Naigu Stone Forest. The 30-square-kilometer Naigu scenic area is known as a natural museum of karst landforms. The word naigu means "ancient and black" in the language of the Yi ethnic group, a fitting description of the mass of blackish limestone that formed about 270 million years ago. Compared with the Yunnan Stone Forest Park and its sword-shaped stones, the Naigu Stone Forest has much sturdier stone columns that appear as shapes ranging from animals and figures to towers and blockhouses.

Spend 1-2 hours with your tour guide to explore the park. Afterwards, enjoy a local Yi style lunch in the local restaurant before heading back to Kunming city.

Duration: 2 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 6 To 8 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel, please provide hotel details when make booking

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Private Tour
• English speaking guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off(for hotels in Kunming City)
• Bottled water
• Lunch
• Transport by private vehicle
• Entrance Fee
• Entry/Admission - Naigu Stone Forest
• Entry/Admission - Yunnan Stone Forest Geological Park

Not Included

• Gratuities

Facilities