Stone Forest (Shilin) Tourism Area
昆明市石林风景区
About Stone Forest (Shilin) Tourism Area
Highlights
Suggested Route
Food & Lodging
Facilities
Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.
📅 Best Time & Crowds
Best season: November to March (dry season, pleasant temperatures)
🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.
⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.
Location
View on interactive map →Buying tickets as a foreign visitor
• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.
• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.
• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.
External booking links. Prices may vary.
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Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.
No metro; HSR to Shilin West Station (Shilin West Station) from Kunming South ~20 min, then bus 99 to scenic area; ~78 km from Kunming; ~? from Kunming Changshui Airport. Bus from Kunming East bus station also available.
Online reservation via official WeChat 'Shilin Scenic Area Administration'/shilin.com.cn advised; real-name.
Peak CNY 130 (≈ $18)/Off-peak CNY 80 (≈ $11)
Enshitujiazumiaozu Autonomous Prefecture Xuanen County Jiaoyuan Town Luoquanyan Village Yaotianyan Scenic Area Nei
恩施土家族苗族自治州宣恩县椒园镇锣圈岩村矅天眼景区内
Enshitujiazumiaozu Autonomous Prefecture Xuanen County Jiaoyuan Town Luoquanyan Village Yaotianyan Scenic Area Nei
24.8139, 103.3317
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