Kunming, hailed as the “Spring City” for its year-round spring-like climate that nurtures lush flora and vibrant blooms, is a magnet for travelers worldwide. To make the most of your Kunming excursion, let our Kunming local tour guide lead you on an unforgettable journey to two of the city’s most iconic natural wonders: the Stone Forest and Jiuxiang Cave. With in-depth local knowledge, our Kunming local tour guide will not only navigate your way but also share fascinating stories and insights about the region’s geography, history, and ethnic culture.

The Stone Forest (Shilin), situated in Shilin Yi Autonomous County around 90 kilometers from Kunming’s downtown, is the crown jewel of Kunming’s scenic spots. As you wander through this otherworldly landscape of towering limestone pillars, your Kunming local tour guide will point out unique rock formations named after their shapes—like “Ashima” (a legendary Yi maiden) and “Lion Assembling on the Platform”—and recount the ancient Yi myths behind them. Following the Stone Forest exploration, we’ll head to Jiuxiang Cave, renowned as China’s “Karst Cave Museum.” Boasting over 100 karst caves, it’s the largest and most spectacular cave complex in the country, and your Kunming local tour guide will lead you through its winding passages, highlighting stunning stalactites, stalagmites, and underground rivers that have taken millions of years to form.

Tour Highlights (With Kunming Local Guide’s Companion)

Explore the magical Stone Forest and the grand Jiuxiang Cave under the guidance of an experienced Kunming local tour guide.

Immerse yourself in the rich ethnic culture of the Yi people, with exclusive explanations from your Kunming local tour guide on their traditions, costumes, and customs.

Appreciate the breathtaking natural masterpieces of limestone pillars and karst caves, with professional commentary from your Kunming local tour guide to deepen your understanding of their geological formation.

Itinerary (Escorted by Kunming Local Tour Guide)

Day 1: Kunming → Stone Forest → Jiuxiang Cave → Kunming

Sightseeing and Activities: Stone Forest, Jiuxiang Cave, Dynamic Yunnan (Optional)

8:00 AM: Your dedicated Kunming local tour guide will arrive at your hotel for pick-up, ensuring a hassle-free start to your day. We’ll then embark on an 86-kilometer drive to the Stone Forest. As we travel, your Kunming local tour guide will introduce the local customs along the way and share the famous saying: “He who does not visit the Stone Forest has not truly been to Kunming.”

After enjoying a delicious local lunch (recommended by your Kunming local tour guide to savor authentic Yunnan flavors), we’ll head to Jiuxiang Cave. Accompanied by your Kunming local tour guide, you’ll explore the cave’s stunning chambers, where light and shadow dance on the rock formations, creating a fairy-tale-like atmosphere. Once the cave tour concludes, we’ll drive back to Kunming and transfer you safely to your hotel.

Evening (Optional): After dinner, your Kunming local tour guide can assist with arranging tickets for the world-famous large-scale dance drama “Dynamic Yunnan,” directed by the renowned dancer Yang Liping. This groundbreaking performance is a masterpiece of Chinese stage art, featuring primitive and vigorous folk dances, 62 ethnic drums, and 120 elaborately crafted masks. Your Kunming local tour guide will share background information about the performance, helping you better appreciate the unique “Yunnan Impression” it conveys.

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