Explore the Sobuya Stone Forest: Encounter a 400-Million-Year-Old Legend of Mountains and Seas

In Enshi, Hubei, there is a hidden natural wonder that will take your breath away: the Sobuya Stone Forest. Like an ancient sage who has traveled through time, it quietly tells the epic story of the Earth's changes. Entering the stone forest is like stepping into a mysterious world sealed by time. "Time flies like a shuttle, weaving stones into cloth." Everything in front of you is like a masterpiece carefully woven by nature with the shuttle of time. 460 million years ago, this was a deep Ordovician seabed, where countless tiny creatures thrived in the vast ocean. Then, after thrilling tectonic movements, the seabed was slowly uplifted, the sea receded, and the hard rocks gradually emerged on the surface. After a long period of wind and rain erosion and water scouring, they were carved into the diverse stone forest landscape we see today. Here, peaks compete for beauty, and stone lotuses bloom. Some huge stones rise from the ground, piercing the clouds, as if talking to the sky; some are as sharp as swords, still showing their sharpness after years; others snuggle together like intimate lovers. Walking among them, every inch of land under your feet carries a heavy history, and every stone has a unique story. As you shuttle through the narrow stone crevices, feeling the magic of nature, you can't help but feel a sense of awe for the power of nature. Enshi has three things to see: water, mountains, and stones. And the Sobuya Stone Forest is undoubtedly the most exciting chapter in this "stone chapter." When you are in it, you seem to hear the ancient waves echoing in your ears and can touch the traces of time left on the rocks. Whether you are a photography enthusiast looking for beautiful pictures, an adventurer eager to explore the unknown, or an ordinary tourist wanting to appreciate the beauty of nature, the Sobuya Stone Forest can meet your expectations. Here, you will have a soul-stirring encounter with a 400-million-year-old legend of mountains and seas and gain an unforgettable travel memory. Enshi Sobuya Stone Forest Scenic Area