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Shilin Geological Park in Yunnan

Kunming, the capital of stunning Yunnan Province, is famous for its excellent scenery. Shilin, or literally "Stone Forest", is the most famous.
Stone Forest features natural karst stone formations that resemble a forest.
As 'One of the World's Natural Wonders', Stone Forest (云南石林地质公园) features natural karst stone formations that resemble a forest; some are elegant, some are rugged and each has distinguishing characteristics that make each seem lifelike.
The tall rocks jut from the ground much like stalagmites or even like trees of stone, creating the illusion of a forest made of stone.
Each year around the 24th and 25th day of the sixth lunar month, the Yi people celebrate Torch Festival, which features traditional Yi folk dances and wrestling competitions.
Some rocks are elegant, some rocks are rugged and each has distinguishing characteristics that make each seem lifelike.
Shilin is 'One of the World's Natural Wonders'.

Shilin is the the most famous scenery in Yunnan.
Each year around the 24th and 25th day of the sixth lunar month, the Yi people celebrate Torch Festival.

The tall rocks jut from the ground much like stalagmites or even like trees of stone, creating the illusion of a forest made of stone.

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