
1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 14 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour worth booking?
1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour is a 8-hour experience in Kunming, China, from $290 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 14 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 66 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (14)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $290 per person
The beautiful scenery of the Stone Forest Scenic Area was listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2007. This attraction enjoys great reputation, both within China and abroad. The Yunnan Stone Forest Park, some 90km east of Kunming, is a very popular tourist hot spot. Due to the gigantic size of the park it is nevertheless still possible to find less visited and remote areas, especially in the sunny winter months. Find your own way through the maze of enormous stone pillars!Afterwards visit Jiuxiang Scenic Region which is located in Jiuxiang Yi and Hui Autonomous Township of Yiliang County, a 45 minutes’ drive from the Stone Forest. It is famous for its karst caves (about 100 in total, of which over 60 are explored), mountains, rivers, deep valleys as well as minority customs and cultures. This tour includes quite a few stairs. For safety and comfort, it may not be suitable for young children or travelers of advanced age.
What you get
About this experience
The beautiful scenery of the Stone Forest Scenic Area was listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2007. This attraction enjoys great reputation, both within China and abroad. The Yunnan Stone Forest Park, some 90km east of Kunming, is a very popular tourist hot spot. Due to the gigantic size of the park it is nevertheless still possible to find less visited and remote areas, especially in the sunny winter months. Find your own way through the maze of enormous stone pillars!Afterwards visit Jiuxiang Scenic Region which is located in Jiuxiang Yi and Hui Autonomous Township of Yiliang County, a 45 minutes’ drive from the Stone Forest. It is famous for its karst caves (about 100 in total, of which over 60 are explored), mountains, rivers, deep valleys as well as minority customs and cultures. This tour includes quite a few stairs. For safety and comfort, it may not be suitable for young children or travelers of advanced age.
What's included
Included
- 2 bottles of local drinking water per person
- Supplements for meals and accommodation for driver
- Transportation: Gas, tolls, parking fee and any additional pick-ups and drop-offs
- English / Chinese-speaking tour guide service
- Entrance tickets to the attractions listed
- 24/7 English-speaking customer services
- Government taxes
- Chinese lunch including one soft drink per person
Not included
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Flight tickets
- Chinese visa fee (China requires visa for most travelers)
- Personal expenses
- Attractions not in the itinerary
- Tips for drivers and guides (highly appreciated but not requested)
- Anything not listed in inclusions
What you'll see and do
Stone Forest
1.5 hours in car to one of Yunnan greatest wonders, the Stone Forest in Shilin County. Weather and time have sculpted a massive karst labyrinth that feels like you are walking through a forest, with ancient stone trees looking down on you. Every rock formation you pass has its own touching story or thrilling legend, passed on by the natives who have lived in this area for ages. The natives belong to the Sani minority, a branch of the Yi ethnic minority, which you can still find inside the park, jamming together singing folk songs or making embroidery.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Jiuxiang Scenic Region
Later, we’ll see another piece of art made by nature, the Jiuxiang Caves, part of the largest cave group system in China, with rivers, gorges, waterfalls, forests, natural stone bridges, and anything you image you would find in a fairyland. Enter the caves through narrow green canyon and see the entrance of the caves hidden inside the forests from above as you fly over it in the cable car.The driver brings you back to Kunming downtown afterwards (about 1.5 hours) and drops you off again at your hotel.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- cmn, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Wonders Of Yunnan Travel
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- IMPORTANT NOTE: to register your tour legally with the local authorities, we need your passport information as mentioned below. We will contact you by message via TripAdvisor. Until we received your reply with your passport information, we will NOT start arranging your tour. We are not responsible if we cannot arrange a tour guide, private transportation or hotel due to the customer’s own late reply or lack thereof (for example during national holidays or high season). Thank you for your understanding.
- At time of booking full name as mentioned in passport, passport number, birthday, expiry date, gender and country are required for all participants.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The daily working time for driver and tour guide during this tour is maximum 10 hours per day. Overtime working hours will be charged extra.
- Please only bring one small and handy day pack / hand luggage per person. Larger suitcases or backpacks cannot be taken on this day trip.
- This tour includes quite a few stairs. For safety and comfort, it may not be suitable for young children or travelers of advanced age.
- Full payment will be collected in advance, including all admission fees, fuel, and equipment rental.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 14 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
5 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
14 verified traveler reviews for 1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Unforgettable Experience
The Stone Forest was truly impressive — unique landscapes and easy paths made the visit very enjoyable. Special thanks to Kaylee for the great coordination and smooth arrangements.
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic trip
Amazing trip. Fantastic views of Stone Forest and Jiuxiang Cave. Guide Victor is kind and informative. The lunch was delicious. The driver drove safe and carefully.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for choosing the wonders of Yunnan's services! I'm Nami, your tour consultant. I'm delighted to hear that this trip has created wonderful memories for you. It brings me immense joy to know that you enjoyed your experience. I sincerely hope you'll have the opportunity to visit China again in the future. Whenever you need any advice or assistance, please feel free to reach out to me. You can contact us via email at info@wondersofyunnan.com. Looking forward to hearing from you again!
via Viator
Excellent Experience
Katherine was very patient and professional throughout the booking process. She ensured that we were kept updated about our bookings and always replied promptly. She also provided good suggestions on where to go/what to do, and suitable train timings. Our trip ran smoothly thanks to her! Our group was also very appreciative of Hua and Victor for being excellent guides who worked with Wonders of Yunnan. Both were very dedicated and placed a lot of effort in ensuring our safety and that we had an enjoyable trip. All three drivers engaged by Wonders of Yunnan were also fantastic!
Response from the operator: Dear Valerie, Thank you so much for choosing the wonders of Yunnan's services! I'm Katherine, your tour consultant. I'm delighted to hear that this trip has created wonderful memories for you. It brings me immense joy to know that you enjoyed your experience. I sincerely hope you'll have the opportunity to visit China again in the future. Whenever you need any advice or assistance, please feel free to reach out to me. You can contact us via email at info@wondersofyunnan.com. Looking forward to hearing from you again!
via Tripadvisor
Day trip kunming stone forest
We went on a one day tour from Kunming to see the stone forest and the caves, incredible sights to see. I can highly recommend it. I contacted Katherine a couple of weeks before to ask if she could organise a driver for us for the day. We started on email first and switched to we chat. She was super helpful and so professional. Always very quick to respond and very accomodating. Thumbs up!! I can highly recommend her if you would like to book anything in Yunnan. Everything was detailed beforehand. Pick up from hotel etc. You can plan individually. We had a driver called Hao. He was very very friendly and helpful telling us exactly how to get the tickets. You can decide how long you want to stay at each place. Probably better to allow quite a bit of time for the stone forest as the area is huge.
Response from the operator: Dear Joh, Thank you so much for choosing the wonders of Yunnan's services! I'm Katherine, your tour consultant. I'm delighted to hear that this trip has created wonderful memories for you. It brings me immense joy to know that you enjoyed your experience. I sincerely hope you'll have the opportunity to visit China again in the future. Whenever you need any advice or assistance, please feel free to reach out to me. You can contact me via email at info@wondersofyunnan.com. Looking forward to hearing from you again!
via Tripadvisor
An Unforgettable One Day Tour
Wonders of Yunnan was truly amazing! Throughout the entire journey, my guide was very professional and talkative, and even shared the story of Ashima during the visit to the Stone Forest. The car was also very comfortable, making it a highly enjoyable travel experience.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $290 to $460
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Wonders Of Yunnan Travel, who run 11 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 56.0.
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1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kunming.
How much does 1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour cost?
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Prices start at $290 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kunming usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kunming is not rushed.
Is 1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 14 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kunming, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour?
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Around 5 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kunming can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kunming and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kunming within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kunming?
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On Outty we rank every Kunming experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Stone Forest + Yiliang Roast Duck + Kunming City Private Tour, Kunming: Walking Tour Around Green Lake and University Quarter, 8 Days Private Yunnan Highlight Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kunming?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kunming?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in 1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour?
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Included: 2 bottles of local drinking water per person; Supplements for meals and accommodation for driver; Transportation: Gas, tolls, parking fee and any additional pick-ups and drop-offs; English / Chinese-speaking tour guide service; and Entrance tickets to the attractions listed. Not included: Personal Travel Insurance; Flight tickets; Chinese visa fee (China requires visa for most travelers); and Personal expenses. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does 1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 335 listed pickup locations in and around Kunming. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time.
What languages is 1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour offered in?
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It is offered in Chinese and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for 1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is 1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to 1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about 1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour?
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Across 14 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, organization, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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