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Attractions around Kunming
Stone Forest
The Stone Forest, some 120 kilometers southeast of Kunming, is
one of the major attractions of Yunnan. It's a site of bizarre rock
formations, standing pillar-like in an area of some 80 hectares. The
pillar-like rocks, some up to 30 meters high, are limestone formations
eroded over the millennia by wind and water.
According to Chinese legends, the Stone Forest was created by
gods disassembling a mountain for the purpose of providing a haven for
lovers.
Associations of this kind exist for many Chinese sightseeing attractions.
They give a site additional, mythological value beyond what meets
the eye. Accordingly, the Stone Forest is a popular picnic destination
for Chinese lovers and families as well.
Apart from the main Stone Forest, there are some minor similar stone
forests in the vicinity.
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