Kunming Stone Forest Scenic Area, also known as the Lunan Stone Forest, is located in Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Yunnan Province, approximately 78 kilometers from downtown Kunming. It is part of the "South China Karst" World Natural Heritage site and a UNESCO Global Geopark. The landscape reflects 270 million years of geological evolution, with large-scale and intricately shaped limestone formations. The area is celebrated as the legendary home of Ashima, a central figure in the epic tales of the Sani people, a branch of the Yi ethnic group. A suggested visit duration is about 4.0 hours. Entry details are manually confirmed by your HelloChinaTrip advisor.