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Private Day Tour to Stone Forest and Bamboo Temple from Kunming

Private Day Tour to Stone Forest and Bamboo Temple from Kunming

4.6(5 reviews)
8 hour(s)
English (United Kingdom)
Kunming, China

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Discover unique karst formations shaped over millions of years

Explore Major Stone Forest, Minor Stone Forest, and Naigu Stone Forest

Rock formations resembling animals, plants, and human figures

Lunch included at a local restaurant

Kunming Day Tour Combines Ancient Buddhist Heritage with the Spectacular Stone Forest


Begin a full-day exploration of Kunming with a visit to two of Yunnan Province’s most celebrated attractions, blending centuries of Buddhist heritage with one of China’s most remarkable natural landscapes. Starting from a centrally located hotel, travelers journey first to the historic Bamboo Temple, a peaceful monastery nestled among wooded hills and bamboo groves.


With a history spanning more than a thousand years, the Bamboo Temple is the oldest Buddhist temple in Yunnan Province. The tranquil complex features traditional architecture, landscaped gardens, and scenic courtyards that harmonize with the surrounding natural environment. Its most distinctive attraction is a collection of 500 lifelike Arhat statues, each displaying unique expressions and poses that reflect exceptional artistic craftsmanship and religious significance.


The tour continues with a scenic drive to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Stone Forest, one of China's most extraordinary geological wonders. Covering approximately 400 square kilometers, the vast karst landscape is divided into several sections, including the Major Stone Forest, Minor Stone Forest, and Naigu Stone Forest. Towering limestone formations sculpted over millions of years create dramatic scenes that resemble animals, plants, and human figures, offering visitors an unforgettable walking experience through this natural masterpiece.


A traditional local lunch provides an opportunity to sample regional Yunnan cuisine before the return journey to Kunming. Guided commentary throughout the day offers insight into the area's cultural history and geological evolution, making this excursion a rewarding combination of heritage, nature, and scenic exploration.

What's Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Private guide
  • Private tour
  • Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
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Live L.Google
June 08, 2025

If you are coming from Kunming , you would need to take a bus (25 RMB , 1 hr) from Kunming eastern bus station (located at Kunming east coach subway station) to Yiliang county bus station first , followed by taking bus 21 (10 RMB, 1 hr 10 min) to Jiu Xiang cave ticketing office. The ticketing office is 5 km away from the actual cave itself. At the ticketing office , you are expected to buy a trip package that include some activities such as watching a 10 min video and a boat ride to bring you to the cave and back. As such , if you only wish to visit the cave directly, there is no transportation to bring you over. It is almost impossible to find a car by ride-hailing as well. Hence, it is important to plan your time so that you enough time to do the whole trip package if you do not have your own transportation. There is a ticketing office here as well but they only sell the entrance ticket (60 RMB) and a chair-lift ride (30 RMB) to return back here. The cave itself is large and there are coloured lights to beautify the rocks. There are also some sections showing the prehistoric time on earth and another about the mythical aspect of the cave but you would need to pay (30 RMB each) if you wish to visit them. There is also a sedan chair service offered if your legs are getting tired for a fee. There are also some souvenir shops and eateries in the cave complex. There is also a fun slide (30 RMB) to go to the lower levels of the cave when you reach the upper levels. The floor is wet as the water drips from the rocks above so do be careful. The duration to tour the cave would be about 2 to 3 hours. You would need to climb up some steps at the end of the walk in the cave followed by taking a chair-lift ride back to the ticketing office.

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S Y.Google
June 05, 2025

We had Starbucks coffee inside the lion cave. The information sign posted wasn't helpful and we had difficulty locating our next stop after our coffee break. At the beautiful twin waterfalls, a photographer was there to take your photograph. Like most places in China, you then have to pay for the photo if you like it. The last stretch was more than 300 steps of uphill climb, which can be tiring for some. They have sedan chairs for hire at 30 yuan if you need help. Then you take a cable car to exit the park.

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Koh C.Google
April 18, 2025

It's worth climbing hundreds of step to see all this amazing scenery.

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Discover the wonders of Kunming, China with this unforgettable experience. Capture the Stone Forest and the Bamboo Temple with a local guide from Kunming on this private full-day guided tour. Highlights of your tour include: Discover unique karst formations shaped over millions of yearsExplore Major Stone Forest, Minor Stone Forest, and Naigu Stone ForestRock formations resembling animals, plants, and human figuresLunch included at a local restaurant. The temple is especially renowned for its remarkable collection of 500 life-like Arhat sculptures, each with distinct expressions and poses, making it one of the most unique Buddhist sites in China.. This tour includes: Entrance feesLunchPrivate guidePrivate tourTransport by private vehicle. At 8:00 AM, your guide will meet you in the lobby of your centrally located hotel in Kunming to begin a full-day cultural and natural exploration. Your first destination is the Bamboo Temple, the oldest Buddhist temple in Yunnan Province, with a history that spans over 1,000 years. This ancient monastery is an architectural treasure, designed to harmonize with the surrounding hills and lush bamboo. Duration: 8 hours . Book your Private Day Tour to Stone Forest and Bamboo Temple from Kunming today and create memories that will last a lifetime!