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🪨Stone Forest Scenic Area | Enter a Dreamland of Stones and Experience Nature's Masterpiece

| Enter a Dreamland of Stones and Experience Nature's Masterpiece. 🧐 📍 Location: Stone Forest Scenic Area is located in Stone Forest Yi Autonomous County, Kunming City, Yunnan Province🗺️. 🚗 Transportation - 🚗 Self-driving: From downtown Kunming, navigate to Stone Forest Scenic Area, approximately 1.5 - 2 hours drive. The scenic area has a parking lot🅿. - 🚌 Public transportation: Buses to Stone Forest Scenic Area are available at Kunming East Bus Station. After arriving at Stone Forest County, you can take local buses or taxis to the scenic area🚍. 🌟 Must-visit Attractions - 🌄 Stone Forest Core Scenic Area: Here you'll find bizarre rocks of various shapes, including many lifelike stone formations such as the "Ashima" stone, which resembles a Yi ethnic minority girl carrying a bamboo basket. Wander through this forest of stones and marvel at nature's extraordinary craftsmanship🌳. - 🌊 Naigu Stone Forest: Compared to the core scenic area, this area is more rustic and grand. The stone peaks have unique formations, accompanied by large lawns and blue skies, making it perfect for photography📸. - 🌼 Long Lake: The lake water is crystal clear, surrounded by green mountains and lush vegetation. You can stroll along the lakeside, breathe fresh air, enjoy the scenery, and experience the beauty of tranquility🌳. 🎫 Ticket Information - Adult ticket: Peak season (March - October) around 130 yuan🎫. - Child ticket: Children under 1.3 meters in height enter free🆓; children over 1.3 meters require full-price tickets. Ticket prices may vary between peak and off-peak seasons, please refer to official announcements for details. 📌 Other Tips - 💰 Budget: For a one-day trip, excluding round-trip transportation, tickets and meals will cost approximately 300 - 500 yuan per person. Accommodation costs depend on your preferred standard💰. - 🌞 Sun protection: Yunnan has strong UV rays, so be sure to bring high SPF sunscreen, sun hats, sunglasses, and take comprehensive sun protection measures🌂. - 👚 What to wear: In summer, wear light, breathable clothing for easy walking; add a light jacket in spring and autumn🧥; in winter, warm coats are needed. Comfortable sneakers are recommended for extended walking👟. - 🏨 Hotels: There are various accommodation options around the scenic area, including characteristic homestays where you can experience local culture, and hotels offering more standardized services. Advance booking is recommended during peak season🏨. So, when are you planning to visit Stone Forest? 😃
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