Nigu Stone Forest Scenic Area, A serene haven of karst topography

8 kilometers north of the main scenic spot in Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Kunming, Yunnan Province
Various mosses grow on rocks
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Introduction

Naigu Stone Forest is a scenic area of about 10 square kilometers, consisting of the East Zone, West Zone, White Cloud Lake, White Cloud Cave, and ancient battlefield. The most amazing thing here is the underground karst cave, where nine caves of different sizes have been discovered. Locally known caves include "Bend Over Cave," "Bat Cave," and "White Cloud Cave." Standing on the peak, one can see the black stone sea, which is very spectacular.
Address
8 kilometers north of the main scenic spot in Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Kunming, Yunnan Province
Opening hours
08:30-17:00 (all day)
Last Entry Time: 17:00 (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31)
Transportation
Take the direct tourist bus from Kunming East Bus Station to Shilin Scenic Area, with a ticket price of 29 yuan/person/time (including 1 yuan insurance). The bus runs every 30 minutes from 8:00 to 18:30, with a journey of about 2 hours. There is a shuttle bus from the main scenic area of Shilin to Naigu Stone Forest, which is free to take.

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