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Shilin, China

From series “The Most Mysterious Geological Formations on the Planet”
Area: 350 sq. km.

Fans of natural harmony and beauty appreciate Shilin or Stone Forest situated in China. It’s an incredibly picturesque and charming area of more than 350 kilometers covered with amazing rock formations of bizarre shapes. Interspersed with wild vegetation, the stone forest looks fantastic. Numerous scientific studies show that once these places were absorbed by the ocean.

Shilin, China Millions of years ago water has formed incredible stone sculptures: graceful turrets, huge boulders and deep gorges that appeared on the surface after the water was gone. Shilin is divided into several separate areas; there are particularly interesting formations on its territory. Among the latter, Kvifeng cave, Zhiyun cave, Moon Lake and beautiful Da Die Shui waterfalls are of particular interest. All of them are little less than 300 million years old.

In 1931, the territory of stone forest was declared a nature reserve. Hundreds of hiking trails are laid along its lands; the final stage of many of them is the Lotus Top that is the highest point in the national park. Experienced travelers certainly try to visit these places at sunset, as sculptures look even more impressive in sun-down. It’s important to notice that it’s allowed to walk through the reserve only with a guide as stone pillars form a very complicated maze, where it’s very easy to get lost. Next - Peri Bacasi


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Shilin - interactive map

Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Fudian Bank' located in 4 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Caiyun Zuchehang' is located in 40 km ( on the map).
Supermarket: 'Huirong Department Store' in 2 km
Parking: 'Parking Lot' in 3 km
Apotheek: 'Jianzhijia Healthy Pharmacy' in 4 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Yunnan Kunming Tianqi Ashima Hotel' in 4 km
Railway station: 'Shilin South Railway Station' in 7 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Kunming Wujiaba International Airport KMG - in 63 km

Best hotels near Shilin

Brilliant Resort & Spa

Located in 33 km from Shilin
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Rooms: 23
Villas at the resort are equipped with a minibar and hot tub. Free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour butler service are also available. Guests can relax and sip … More: photo, rates and booking
Royal Garden Hotel

Located in 60 km from Shilin
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Rooms: 135
Fitted with air conditioning, all rooms are equipped with a cable TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms have a fridge or a sofa. En suite … More: photo, rates and booking
Saijia Hotel - Shanghai Salong Branch

Located in 62 km from Shilin
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Rooms: 70
Saijia Hotel is a 10-minute drive from China World Center. Cui Lake is 7 km away. Each unit comes with a flat-screen TV, an in-room safe, a work desk … More: photo, rates and booking
Green Land Hotel

Located in 63 km from Shilin
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Rooms: 317
Rooms at the Green Land Hotel feature large windows with city views. They have a work desk and come equipped with free wired internet and satellite … More: photo, rates and booking

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