Shilin (Stone Forest) Photo Gallery and Information Page
| Tours Featuring Shilin: |
| Yunnan Highlands Local Culture 11-Day Tour (CIT004): Kunming – Shilin (Stone Forest) – Jiuxiang Caverns – Dali – Lijiang – Tiger Leaping Gorge – Xianggelila (Shangri-la) |
| Taste of Yunnan 8-Day Discount Tour (CITYN8): Kunming – Shilin (Stone Forest) – Jiuxiang Caverns – Dali – Lijiang |
Shilin, whose name literally means “Stone Forest,” is internationally known for its striking “karst” formations—limestone towers that rise up from the ground like gigantic stalagmites or petrified trees. The area is also home to many members of China’s Yi ethnic group.
BASIC FACTS:
Chinese Name: 石林 (pinyin: Shílín)
Province: Yunnan
Weather: pleasantly warm but humid summers; short, mild, dry winters
Shilin Photos
The photos below show some of the sights and attractions that you will see on our tours that include Shilin. Please refer to individual itineraries for specific information about the attractions featured on each tour.
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| A panoramic view of part of the Stone Forest (photo by Gilad Rom) |
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| Miniature “mountain-and-water” landscapes (photo by Kent Wang) |
Lush flowers and grass (photo by Mark Kao*) |
Rock and sky (photo by Kent Wang) |
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| A pavilion affords a fantastic view (photo by Mark Kao*) |
Jagged rock formations (photo by CIT’s Anna Qin*) |
“Elephant on a Platform” (photo by CIT) |
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| An expert local guide will lead you (photo by CIT) |
up stairs between sheer rock faces, (photo by CIT) |
under precariously perched boulders, (photo by Eric Chan) |
and through holes in the karst formations (photo by CIT’s Anna Qin*) |
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| Admire the harmony of trees, grass, flowers, ponds, and rocks (photo by CIT) |
Observe and interact with locals (photo by CIT) |
Watch local culture performances (photo by CIT) |
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| Fruit and snack vendors in Shilin’s outdoor market (photo by CIT) |
Vendors selling local fashions and other memorabilia (photo by CIT) |
Shilin: Unforgettable beauty (photo by Gilad Rom) |
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| (photo by Kent Wang) | (photo by Kent Wang) |
* Unlicensed photos are used by permission of the photographer.
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