Stone Forest, Limestone geopark in Yunnan Province, China.
The stone forest contains thousands of limestone pillars, extending up to 50 meters in height, forming a complex network of vertical formations across 350 square kilometers.
The limestone deposits originated during the Late Paleozoic period, when the region experienced a marine environment that accumulated carbonate rocks over 250 million years ago.
The Sani people of Yi nationality maintain their traditions within the geopark through festivals, dances, and the transmission of the Ashima story through generations.
The geopark administration provides guided tours, educational programs, and implements protection measures to safeguard the geological formations for future generations.
The geopark contains marine fossils from the Middle Permian period and terrestrial fossils from Eocene and Oligocene layers, documenting regional stratigraphic evolution.
Part of: South China Karst
GPS coordinates: 24.81780,103.32500
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:28
This collection of natural formations displays various shapes and structures that developed through geological processes over Earth's history. The landscape provides insight into the geological forces that have sculpted the terrain throughout millions of years, attracting scientists and nature enthusiasts.
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