You’ll be picked up by a private vehicle at 9am at your centrally located hotel lobby at 9am then transferred to Stone Forest, a World Heritage Site, which is located approximately 89 kilometers south-east to Kunming.
The Stone Forest a notable set of limestone formations from the provincial capital Kunming.The tall rocks seem to fall to the ground in the manner of stalagmites, with many looking like petrified trees thereby creating the illusion of a forest made of stone. Since 2007, two parts of the Naigu Stone Forest and Suogeyi Village, have been UNESCO World Heritage Sites as part of the South China Karst. According to legend, the forest is the birthplace of Ashima, a beautiful girl of the Yi people.
After falling in love she was forbidden to marry her chosen suitor and instead turned into a stone in the forest that still bears her name. Each year on the 24th day of the sixth lunar month, many Yi people celebrate the Torch Festival, which features folk dances and wrestling competitions.
Lunch is arranged at a local Yi family.
Points of Interest
- Kunming
- English-speaking tour guide
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kunming City
- Lunch
- Private transfer by air-conditioned car/bus
- Lunch at a local popular restaurant/local family
- Gratuities
Partake in our all-day expedition to cycle and discover the incredible Stone Forest ethnic villages, with a midday meal at a native Sani household or a renowned local eatery. An exclusive air-conditioned vehicle will transport you from Kunming to the Stone Forest. You’ll be provided with a bicycle and venture along rural routes. You’ll pause to experience the villages and ascend the limestone formations. Witness the seniors attired in conventional costume, producing fabric in age-old ways and farmers tending to the corn and tobacco plantations as you pedal through the tranquil countryside. You’ll also get a chance to spot goat and horse herds.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
