Overview
This 2-day compact tour, led by a professional Kunming tour guide fluent in multiple foreign languages, explores Yunnan’s iconic karst landscapes. Your Kunming tour guide will deliver in-depth geological explanations and Yi minority cultural insights, taking you from the world-famous Stone Forest to the mysterious underground caves of Jiuxiang. The itinerary maximizes sightseeing opportunities while ensuring comfort, returning to Kunming each night. With the Kunming tour guide’s expertise, foreign visitors gain a comprehensive understanding of karst formation and local traditions without missing key highlights.
Itinerary
Day 1: Kunming → Stone Forest → Naigu Stone Forest → Kunming
08:00 – 11:00: Embark on the journey with your Kunming tour guide, who introduces karst landform origins and Yi ethnic culture en route.
Stone Forest Scenic Area
11:00 – 14:30 (3.5 hours stay): A UNESCO World Heritage Site formed over 270 million years. Your Kunming tour guide leads you through Big Stone Forest’s labyrinthine pillars, Small Stone Forest’s gentle landscapes, and Ashima Peak, sharing the legendary love story of the Yi heroine Ashima. The Kunming tour guide also points out rare alpine plants and explains the area’s ecological balance.
14:30 – 15:30: Lunch with local Yi snacks (such as roasted potato and buckwheat cake) recommended by your Kunming tour guide.
Naigu Stone Forest
15:30 – 17:30 (2 hours stay): A quieter, more primitive counterpart to the main Stone Forest, featuring black limestone formations and red soil. Your Kunming tour guide uncovers hidden photo spots and explains how local farmers coexist with the unique landscape.
17:30 – 20:00: Return to Kunming. Your Kunming tour guide arranges dinner at a restaurant serving authentic Yunnan cuisine.
Day 2: Kunming → Jiuxiang Caves → Baoxiang Temple → Kunming
08:30 – 09:30: Depart with your Kunming tour guide, who previews Jiusiang’s underground wonders and folklore.
Jiuxiang Scenic Area
09:30 – 13:30 (4 hours stay): Known as the “Underground Karst Museum,” Jiusiang boasts grand caves and gorges. Your Kunming tour guide leads you through Yincui Gorge (by boat), Jinghun Gorge, Lion Hall (one of the world’s largest underground halls), and Shentian terraced stone pools. The Kunming tour guide simplifies complex stalactite formation knowledge and shares local tales of the caves.
13:30 – 14:30: Lunch at a nearby restaurant with fresh mountain ingredients.
Baoxiang Temple
14:30 – 15:30 (1 hour stay): An ancient Tang Dynasty temple blending Buddhism and Yunnan ethnic art. Your Kunming tour guide explains the temple’s architectural details and its role in local religious life.
15:30 – 18:00: Return to Kunming, with your Kunming tour guide summarizing the tour’s natural and cultural highlights.
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