The saying 'Above ground, you see the Stone Forest; underground, you see Jiuxiang' is indeed not an exaggeration!

Recommended reason: Visiting the Stone Forest in Kunming is a standard activity. The 'Number One Wonder of the World,' the Kunming Stone Forest, allows one to experience the natural marvels crafted by the forces of nature, and to feel the traces of time flowing through the rocks. Within the Jiuxiang Yi and Hui ethnic township, about 35 kilometers from Kunming in Yiliang County, lies an 'underground Stone Forest'—the Yiliang Jiuxiang Scenic Area, a site dominated by a group of karst caves. The area is rich in dense forests and abundant in flora and fauna, featuring both magnificent mountain gorges and exquisite underground caves, and is a typical karst landscape. The main attractions include: Yincui Gorge, Jingshen Gorge, Male Lion Hall, Male and Female Waterfalls, Shentian, and other sites. Among them, the Male Lion Hall was the filming location for the flying scenes of Jackie Chan and Kim Hee-sun in the movie 'The Myth,' and Shentian is a rare 'limestone dam cluster' (similar to 'Cotton Castle'), a wonder formed by billions of years of sedimentation. Address: Jiuxiang Yi and Hui Ethnic Township, Yiliang County, Kunming City, Yunnan Province. Ticket price: Adult ticket 60 yuan, cable car ticket 30 yuan (optional). Touring time: 3-4 hours. Best seasons to visit: Spring, summer, and autumn, with spring and summer being the most suitable seasons. Touring route: Enter the scenic area → dock, take a boat tour through Yincui Gorge → walk through Jingshen Gorge → visit the four caves in sequence: Male Lion Hall, Goddess Palace, Male and Female Waterfalls, Shentian (limestone dam), Yi Family Village, Underground Inverted Stone Forest, and other attractions Precautions: 1) The scenic area mainly features cave tours, so if you visit in spring or autumn, be sure to wear thicker clothes like a windbreaker to avoid catching a cold. 2) There is climbing up and down in the scenic area, so it is recommended to wear light and comfortable shoes, and women should avoid wearing skirts if possible. 3) There are few food supply points in the scenic area, so it is advisable to bring some bottled water, bread, and other snacks. Be careful not to litter water bottles, food packaging bags, and other trash in the scenic area, and protect the environment.