1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour

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About this activity

The beautiful scenery of the Stone Forest Scenic Area was listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2007. This attraction enjoys great reputation, both within China and abroad. The Yunnan Stone Forest Park, some 90km east of Kunming, is a very popular tourist hot spot. Due to the gigantic size of the park it is nevertheless still possible to find less visited and remote areas, especially in the sunny winter months. Find your own way through the maze of enormous stone pillars!Afterwards visit Jiuxiang Scenic Region which is located in Jiuxiang Yi and Hui Autonomous Township of Yiliang County, a 45 minutes’ drive from the Stone Forest. It is famous for its karst caves (about 100 in total, of which over 60 are explored), mountains, rivers, deep valleys as well as minority customs and cultures.

This tour includes quite a few stairs. For safety and comfort, it may not be suitable for young children or travelers of advanced age.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: Wonders Of Yunnan Travel

Ages: Adults (9–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 2 bottles of local drinking water per person
Included: Supplements for meals and accommodation for driver
Included: Transportation: Gas, tolls, parking fee and any additional pick-ups and drop-offs
Included: English / Chinese-speaking tour guide service
Included: Entrance tickets to the attractions listed
Included: 24/7 English-speaking customer services
Included: Government taxes
Included: Chinese lunch including one soft drink per person

Not included

Not included: Personal Travel Insurance
Not included: Flight tickets
Not included: Chinese visa fee (China requires visa for most travelers)
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Attractions not in the itinerary
Not included: Tips for drivers and guides (highly appreciated but not requested)
Not included: Anything not listed in inclusions

Itinerary

Stone Forest

3 hours Admission included

1.5 hours in car to one of Yunnan greatest wonders, the Stone Forest in Shilin County. Weather and time have sculpted a massive karst labyrinth that feels like you are walking through a forest, with ancient stone trees looking down on you. Every rock formation you pass has its own touching story or thrilling legend, passed on by the natives who have lived in this area for ages. The natives belong to the Sani minority, a branch of the Yi ethnic minority, which you can still find inside the park, jamming together singing folk songs or making embroidery.
Jiuxiang Scenic Region

3 hours Admission included

Later, we’ll see another piece of art made by nature, the Jiuxiang Caves, part of the largest cave group system in China, with rivers, gorges, waterfalls, forests, natural stone bridges, and anything you image you would find in a fairyland. Enter the caves through narrow green canyon and see the entrance of the caves hidden inside the forests from above as you fly over it in the cable car.The driver brings you back to Kunming downtown afterwards (about 1.5 hours) and drops you off again at your hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Kunming International Hotel
Yunman Hotel Kunming Donghua
Kunming Mingdu Hotel
Xinyu Motel
Shell Hotel Kunming Panlong District Renmin East Road Jiaosan Bridge
Sinuo Apartment Hotel
Home Inn Kunming Beijing Road Taobao Women Street
Home Inn (Kunming Dongfeng Square)
Kunming Green Lakeshore Hotel
Fuquan Hotel
Xiaotian'e Hotel
Teng Yi Hotel

and 322 more pickup points

We will pick you up from your hotel within the second ring road of Kunming. Your tour guide will hold a flag printed “Wonders Of Yunnan”. Tour ends at the visitors’ hotel.

Using your ticket

Your tour guide will provide you with the entry tickets for the attractions. A valid passport is required on the day of travel

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
IMPORTANT NOTE: to register your tour legally with the local authorities, we need your passport information as mentioned below. We will contact you by message via TripAdvisor. Until we received your reply with your passport information, we will NOT start arranging your tour. We are not responsible if we cannot arrange a tour guide, private transportation or hotel due to the customer’s own late reply or lack thereof (for example during national holidays or high season). Thank you for your understanding.
At time of booking full name as mentioned in passport, passport number, birthday, expiry date, gender and country are required for all participants.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The daily working time for driver and tour guide during this tour is maximum 10 hours per day. Overtime working hours will be charged extra.
Please only bring one small and handy day pack / hand luggage per person. Larger suitcases or backpacks cannot be taken on this day trip.
This tour includes quite a few stairs. For safety and comfort, it may not be suitable for young children or travelers of advanced age.
Full payment will be collected in advance, including all admission fees, fuel, and equipment rental.