The stone forest is a massive landscape of enormous karst formations that date back over 270 million years ago. The limestone formations were created by a combination of wind erosion, water and seismic activity. The forest is separated into different areas, but the main one which people refer to is the Greater and Lesser Stone Forests - the stones here are peculiarly shaped and rise majestically like tall stone trees. Visitors can walk among the complex stone formations which form several different shapes that have been liked to cones, mushrooms and even animal and man-shaped figures. The stones are scattered both densely and sparsely, with green trees and the odd pool of water breaking up the formations. The stone forest is quite a distance from the main city, so if you're staying at a hotel in Kunming, like the modern Grand Park Kunming, do check if they can arrange transport for you.