Kunming : Stone Forest and Jiuxiang Cave -Dali(L)

• Yunnan Stone Forest Geological Park

  2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included

  Meet your private guide in hotel's lobby in Kunming, heading directly to Yunnan Stone Forest Geological Park which takes about 1.5 hours. On the way, your tour guide will explain the related stories, feel free to ask questions if you have. Yunnan Stone Forest Geological Park Kunming Stone Forest is a spectacular set of limestone groups and the representative of south China’s karst landscape. Since the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), It is considered as the 'First Wonder of the World'. Approximately 270 million years ago - during the carboniferous period of the Paleozoic era - the region was a vast expanse of sea. Over time, the movements of the lithosphere gradually caused a retreat of the waters and the rise of the limestone landscape. Due to constant erosion by the elements, the area finally developed into the present-day appearance. The whole park is a huge natural treasure gallery, upon arrival, follow your tour guide to use your imagination to discover the park, your tour guide will tell many legendary stories along the way, and show you the best location for photos. You will spend 2-3 hours to visit the Big Stone Forest Area and the Small Stone Forest Area.

• Jiuxiang Scenic Region

  2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included

  Enjoy a typical Yunnan style lunch in the local restaurant. Then heading to Jiuxiang Scenic Region.(50 minutes). Jiuxiang Scenic Region is known as the Museum of Karst Caves, is a cluster of hundreds of karst caves, forming the largest such complex in China. Here, you will not only enjoy beautiful landscapes but also be amazed by the custom and culture of the Yi and Hui minorities. Jackie Chan's movie "The Myth" took this special landscape as a backdrop. Upon arrival, follow your tour guide to take the sightseeing elevator with a fall of 53 meters (174 feet) down to Green Shady Valley. Green Shady Valley, also known as Lover Valley, used to be the place where boys and girls sang love songs to each other. Taking a boat through the narrow gorge, you can appreciate differently shaped limestone formations covered with lush plants on both sides of the river. Next, walking pass through The Grand Underground Valley to the Grand Lion Hall, which is the Fairy Palace of Jiuxiang Scenic Region. Here you will find different-shaped stalactites and stalagmites, highlighted with colored lights, they are bright and mysterious. Pass through Diehong Bridge, you will enter Lying Dragon Cave where you can find Two huge waterfalls. Get ready your camera for photos. Then, you will visit Yi Minority Village where young people perform traditional minority dances for you. Your last stop is Bat Cave where remains a stone ‘forest’ hanging upside down from the top of the cave. The stone forest is characterized by its great and irregular inclination. At the end of the path, take the chairlift to the exit.

• Dali Railway Station

  Admission Ticket Free

  Then you will be transferred back to railway station for the 2 hour bullet train ride to Dali( You will take the train on your own). Upon arrival, your driver will hold your name sign waiting for you at the exit of the arrival hall. you will be transferred to your hotel in Dali.
• Accommodations

  Overnight 4 Star hotel in Dali if you choose the option to including hotel

  Food And Drinks

  Lunch