Stone Forest

Natural Site

Formation of sharp limestone pillars created by calcium carbonate dissolution

The Stone Forest or Shilin is a notable set of limestone formations about 500 km2 in area located in Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Yunnan, China. The forest is approximately 90 km (56 mi) east of the provincial capital Kunming.

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