• Kunming - An English-speaking guide and private driver will collect you from your hotel in Kunming city and take you to the first destination of the day — Stone Forest. This private tour includes an English-speaking guide, a private air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees, Jiuxiang’s elevator, boat, and chairlift rides, as well as door-to-door hotel transfers. Lunch is not included, but your guide will suggest local authentic restaurants nearby, and you will only need to cover the cost of your meal. The drive from Kunming’s urban area to Stone Forest is approximately 90 kilometers, taking about 1.5 hours.

• Yunnan Stone Forest Geological Park - Feature: A surreal and majestic landscape of jagged limestone pillars, forming a natural “stone forest” that has existed for millions of years. With your English-speaking guide, you will explore the winding paths of the Stone Forest, admire the unique shapes of the limestone pillars (some resembling animals, others like human figures), listen to fascinating historical and mythological stories behind each iconic rock formation, and the guide will assist you in finding the best vantage points to capture stunning photos of this natural wonder.

After exploring Stone Forest, you will travel by private vehicle to Jiuxiang Scenic Region. The distance between Stone Forest and Jiuxiang is about 70 kilometers, taking roughly 1.5 hours.

• Jiuxiang Scenic Region - Feature: A spectacular karst landscape featuring mysterious caves, clear river valleys, and beautiful waterfalls, offering a cool and magical escape from the heat. Accompanied by your guide, you will use the elevator, boat, and chairlift to explore the stunning karst caves, meander along the banks of clear river valleys, and admire the cascading waterfalls. Your guide will share interesting facts about the formation of the karst landform, as well as the unique customs and cultures of the local Yi and Hui ethnic minorities living around the scenic area, ensuring you fully experience the charm of Jiuxiang.

After the tour of Jiuxiang, your driver and guide will return you to your hotel in Kunming city, marking the end of the day’s excursion.

• Professional guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (Kunming city hotels)
• Lunch
• Elevator and Chairlift at Jiuxiang Scenic Region
• Boat Ride at Jiuxiang Cave
• Bottled water
• Entrance fee
• Transport by private vehicle

• Gratuities
• Meals

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city with a full-day private tour to two of Kunming’s must-see natural wonders: the UNESCO-listed Stone Forest, featuring a surreal landscape of jagged limestone pillars resembling a stone forest, and the stunning Jiuxiang Scenic Region. Explore the iconic Stone Forest with an English-speaking guide who shares intriguing stories and identifies the best spots for photos. Then, journey to Jiuxiang, where you can glide through dramatic karst caves, wander past crystal-clear river valleys, and admire cascading waterfalls via elevator, boat, and chairlift, all while discovering the unique customs and cultures of the local Yi and Hui ethnic minorities. This private tour includes an English-speaking guide, a private air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees, Jiuxiang’s elevator, boat, and chairlift rides, and convenient hotel transfers.

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