Kunming Tours
1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour
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1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour

By Wonders Of Yunnan Travel
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Ages 0-80
Duration: 8h
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Live guide: German, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Dutch
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  • Private transportation with skilled driver and licenced air-conditioned vehicle
  • English / Chinese-speaking tour guide service
  • 2 bottles of local drinking water per person
  • Chinese lunch including one soft drink per person
  • 24/7 English-speaking customer services
  • Supplements for meals and accommodation for driver
  • Government taxes
  • Entry/Admission - Stone Forest
  • Entry/Admission - Jiuxiang Scenic Region
What's not included
  • Tips for driver and guide (highly appreciated)
  • Personal Travel Insurance
  • Flight tickets
  • Chinese visa fee (China requires visa for most travelers)
  • Personal expenses


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We will pick you up from your hotel within the second ring road of Kunming. Your tour guide will hold a flag printed “Wonders Of Yunnan”. Tour ends at the visitors’ hotel.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Infant seats available
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 45526P93

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • 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
        • A maximum of 8 people per booking
        • 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.
        • Tipping drivers and tour guides is custom in China. We recommend giving 2 – 3 USD per person per day to the driver and 4 – 5 USD per person per day to your tour guide.
        • Please only bring one small and handy day pack / hand luggage per person. Larger suitcases or backpacks cannot be taken on this day trip.
        • Most travelers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 45526P93

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        • Wonders Of Yunnan Travel
          153
          Kunming, Yunnan, China
          Joined in May 2013
        • mickyx2024
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          8 days in Tibet with Wonders of Yunnan
          I contacted WOY for an 8-day group tour to Tibet. My agency contact Katherine immediately sent us the programme and all the necessary information for the trip. Katherine also helped us obtain the necessary visa for a stay in China of more than 15 days. The Chinese consulate in our country asked us for more documents to obtain it and Katherine did everything she could to help us. She was extraordinary, answering our messages at all hours of the day and night, and helped us when we encountered some difficulties. The tour in Tibet went wonderfully, everything according to the schedule. The guide was very good and professional, the accommodation chosen excellent, the group of participants wonderful. Thanks to WOY, we had an unforgettable trip. I highly recommend this agency for reliability, seriousness and professionalism. Many, many thanks ti Katherine! Top! Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
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        • davidaP5656IN
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent Organisation with staff passionate about what they do.
          Kayleigh was incredibly helpful from start to finish. Quicky to respond and as helpful as she could possibly be. She even went to great lengths to help us to get back to Shanghai at the end of our tour (we were stuck in snow in Shang-ri-la), even though we hadn't booked our flights through her. The guides were each local and were not only very happy to do what we wanted to, but gave us so much helpful and interesting information. All spoke excellent English and again, nothing was too much trouble for them. The driver was lovely and we felt very safe, and the hotels were excellent. The tour was very well-balanced and I really don't think I could have improved on it. We were so grateful to the whole team for the way they looked after us, and wouldn't hesitate to use them again.
          Written July 18, 2024
        • JLO_mhk
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A Fabulous 7D6N Shandong Trip (Qingdao-Taishan-Qufu)
          We are a family of 12 flying into China from different countries at different times and meeting in Qingdao where we started our 7D6N Shandong trip. Fiona of Wonders of Yunnan Travel has been super responsive, attentive and patient at answering each of our requests, advising and planning our itinerary, and helping us to organise our train journey before and after our tour. We are extremely grateful to Fiona, without her, our trip to Shandong would not have been so smooth. In Qingdao, we visited the famous Tsingtao Brewery Museum ( tasting the freshly brewed beer is a must), small fish hill, Badaguan Scenic area, Museum of the Former German Governor's Residence and Mount Lao (birthplace of Taoism). Then we took a three and half hours high speed train from Qingdao to Tai'An where we visited the Dai Temple and visited Mount Tai (Taishan), a UNESCO site. Only 2 youngest members of the group climbed to the peak of Mount Tai in 4 hours and the rest of us took the cable car. It is a very beautiful site. And the highlight of the day is the outdoor live performance "Taishan Fengchan Ceremony", recreating the fengchan ceremony scene of the emperors of different dynasties. The performance, taking Taishan history and culture as the core and Taishan natural landscape as the background, fully demonstrates the unique value and profound connotation of Taishan culture. There are English subtitles. We all enjoyed this live performance very much. Then we visited Qufu - hometown of Confucius. We visited the Confucius Temple, Confucius mansion and the family tomb of Confucius (total area of 2000 hectares and 100,000 tombs) where Confucius was buried in. Barry, our tour guide is excellent! He is very caring, energetic, helpful and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the food at restaurants recommended by Barry. Without him, our trip would not have been filled with so much fun and laughters! This is my second time engaging Wonders of Yunnan Travel. I will surely recommend Wonders of Yunnan Travel to friends and relatives. I am already planning my next trip to China with Wonders of Yunnan Travel this coming October.
          Written June 23, 2024
        • W1987QVrenatag
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Exploring Yunnan
          Apart from the sightseing and the beauty of the area I've appreciated the punctual and precise organisation. I was travelling alone and I've quite a lot of experince in travelling around the world: evrything was organised in proper way, giving me the chance to see everything possible in this short period of time
          Written May 8, 2024
        • H45UTemilya
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent travel company!
          Wonders of Yunnan Travel are an excellent tour guide company and I cannot recommend them enough. They were very helpful creating a personalised tour to give us exactly what we wanted from our trip to China, and had so much knowledge about the best things to visit and when to go. The tour guides were so helpful making the travelling smooth and easy, with excellent English language skills, and amazing knowledge about the areas they were showing us, including the history and culture. They were also willing to share their personal lives and stories which made the trip even more special. The communication with Wonders of Yunnan was excellent, and Kaylee was absolutely wonderful. After our trip had finished, our flight out of Shangri-La was cancelled due to snow, and Kaylee helped us to cancel, refund and rebook flights to get back to Shanghai that evening! She was so helpful and spent so much time getting money off the cancellation fee for us. Thank you Kaylee!
          Written March 4, 2024
        • sevenzeroseven
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great arrangements
          We booked a trip for our friends in Europe from Wonders of Yunnan. Kaylee was very patient and helpful in adjusting the proposal to the requirements of our friends. All were arranged very nicely from arrival to departure. They also arranged a birthday cake for one of our friends. Very attentive. We can really recommend to contact Kaylee if you want to have an individual trip to Yunnan.
          Written December 30, 2023
        • Luke_huihui
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great holiday in Yunnan
          Just returned home from our first Yunnan trip. Kaylee at Wonders of Yunnan arranged everything for us and provided many useful tips. As a result, we had a great time in Yunnan and it certainly exceeded our expectation. Will definitely use the service of Wonders of Yunnan again when we visit the region next time. Well done!
          Written January 22, 2020
        • kerrytravelr
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Custom 19 day itinerary
          I contacted Wonders of Yunnan when I was considering a brief weekend trip to China during a business trip to Malaysia. I got excellent advice in response to my questions from Melanie at Wonders of Yunnan which helped me to see that my plans were unrealistic, so I did not make the trip after all. Melanie was very helpful even though I did not ever purchase anything from her or her agency. As it turns out, however, I planned a much longer trip for the following year and Melanie helped me through all my questions over several months. She considered all my requirements and provided lots of advice, creating the perfect tour for me as a solo photographer. Then, several months before the trip, I got into a relationship and invited my partner, making this a couple's trip. Melanie took care of all of the logistics for me and offered relevant advice again. During the trip itself, our driver was very good at helping us through the trip, although now the itinerary, which I had set up expecting to travel alone, did not suit us as a couple so well! This was not the fault of Melanie, the driver, or Wonders of Yunnan, of course. My partner and I decided to change our vacation to go to Bali instead, and the driver and Wonders of Yunnan were very flexible in helping us change our plans mid-trip. Definitely a wonderful experience all the way through! Highly recommended.
          Written January 14, 2020
        • Hayrose
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          Highly recommended for Custom Tour Services
          We contacted several travel agencies about an 11-day custom tour in Yunnan. We are very glad we chose Wonders of Yunnan. Our travel consultant Kaylee was prompt and clear in her responses, made excellent suggestions re.an itinerary and arranged guides, drivers, train tickets and superior accommodations. She designed a great trip for us. Our guides (Sissy in Kunming, Stephan in Dali, and Brandon in Lijiang) were excellent. Well-informed and flexible, they were quite open to our preferences and willing to make adjustments to our itinerary accordingly. For example, knowing my interest in Buddhism, upon arrival, Stephan suggested an old Buddhist temple in Dali; Brandon suggested switching our last day from Tiger Leaping Gorge to Lijiang Old Town - unexpected rain that last day made his suggestion to be an unexpectedly brilliant one....plus he arranged to get us the last two first-class seats on an earlier train to Kunming - most helpful!; and, Sissy was exceptional. A pleasure to be with, she understood and shares my passion for good tea and arranged for us to visit an excellent shop where I was able to taste and purchase some unusually high quality teas...a highlight I continue to enjoy. All, including our drivers, Mr. Dao and Mr. Shen, were committed to ensuring a great experience for us. An added plus: my wife is sometimes unsteady on her feet, and all our guides took care to make sure she was comfortable and safe. This kind of attention meant a lot to me. When Sissy met us on a Sunday afternoon, at the train upon our return to Kunming, we thanked her for her flexibility in changing her plans with her family to accommodate our earlier, unplanned arrival. She responded: "We're professionals." That sums it up quite well. We had a great time in Yunnan and thank all those at Wonders of Yunnan who made it possible - we could not have made this most memorable trip without you.
          Written January 10, 2020
        • Mfwbaba
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          Commercialized ancient towns
          Lijiang has two old towns, both are totally commercialized. However, you may still find clues about ancient Chinese culture and history among the old buildings. The residence of Mu's family is a place must see. Dali's Buddhism temple and pagodas are the essence of the city. As for the old city. only those main gates are still standing, inside the old city, all you can see are stores and people. These two old towns are for people who speaks Mandarin and knows Chinese history and culture, otherwise you won't appreciate the uniqueness of its multi-aboriginal background and tradition.
          Written January 7, 2020
        • lusytrip
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          Private tours Yunnan 8 days
          contacted Wonders of Yunnan and Ms Kay lee well organized including train ticket , car arrangement and hotels also .
          Written January 7, 2020
        • Experience791170
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          Efficient and organised
          We booked a tailor made tour on short notice and our booking request was efficiently handled by Zoie. All details settled over a few days. Very efficient. We were very satisfied with the arrangements in both Lijiang and Guilin/Yuangshuo, and our guides Brendon and Fei are both pleasant, knowlegdeable and dedicated. I am happy to give my recommendations to all three. One area of improvement for Wonders of Yunnan is about safety belts in the cars. In both cars that was used during our tour, there were not proper three point seat belts for all passengers. My recommendation is that Wonders of Yunnan sets three point seat belts as a requirement for engagement for all cars that they use for their activity - and that it is followed up that the seat belts are in good condition. During our tour, we experienced one car incident. Luckily, only the car was damaged and no one was hurt. Our sons that was in the car at the time of the accident made their own arrangements back to the hotel. However, the incident made my concern about the seat belts more “real” .
          Written January 6, 2020
        • altango14
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing Email and Wechat Support Throughout 10-Day Free & Easy Itinerary
          It was the family's first trip to Yunnan and we were not quite sure what to expect in terms of the logistics and transport arrangements. Kayley Ke was most professional and prompt in explaining to us the various bits of useful information, as well as in providing us with thoughtful suggestions. Hiccups along the way was also promptly dealt with through Wechat discussions, helping the whole family enjoy a most memorable trip! Will be glad to hire their services should I return to Yunnan again!
          Written January 2, 2020
        • cathymai2019
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          11 days private tour in Yunnan
          Contacted Wonders of Yunnan online requesting to tailor make a private tour to suit our preferences and budget. Travel Consultant Hardson Liu responded without delay (time zone difference allowed). With numerous email correspondence, our tour itinerary was designed. We (3 of us) are very satisfied with Hardson's suggestions on attractions, with his choice of hotels (clean & comfortable), with the service provided by the drivers throughout the tour. Hardson's professionalism, his attention to details and instant responds to emails have impressed us greatly. These were the reasons towards settling the deal online. Many thanks to
          Written December 21, 2019
        • Andreakby
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          Excellent experience with Wonders of Yunnan!
          I was browsing TripAdvisor for recommended private tour at Yunnan. Chance upon this highly recommended tour operator and decided to give it a try. Kaylee, our travel consultant was so patience in working out the best fit itinerary for our family ( I dropped her numerous requests and she even replied me outside her normal working time! ) The “non typical” tourist route she has recommended us for our short visit to Yunnan had given us a wonderful and memorable experience. Nevertheless, I have to also give credits to Vivian, our tour guide who accompanied us for most part of the tour (I wish we have her for our entire tour!) . She is just so amazing 😉
          Written December 19, 2019
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        Emily A
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        Feb 2024 • Family
        Amazing experience at the stone forest and the caves! Vivian was an excellent tour guide with perfect English. She had great knowledge about the sites and the area and was also willing to share her personal experiences and culture which made the trip extra special! Thank you Vivian :)
        Written March 5, 2024
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        KAVSKAVS
        Tianjin, China24 contributions
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        My husband and I went to Kunming just for a weekend and we visit the stone forest and Jiuxiang cave, it was really a very good experience. We would like to thanks Melanie that support us in our plan as well as Rosemary a very nice guide and Mr Cao the driver.
        Written March 18, 2019
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        Dear Keila, Thank you for your kind review! With their unique landscapes, the Stone Forest and the Jiuxiang Caves are the most popular attractions around Kunming and we are happy that you enjoyed it! Many people are afraid it is too touristy, but out guides know their way around and can take you away from the crowds. I hope you also experienced it like that! Anyway, thanks again for your feedback and choosing Wonders of Yunnan. I hope we can welcome you again and show you the rest of Yunnan like the old towns in Dali and Lijiang and the Tibetan culture in Shangri-La or one of the most beautiful rice terraces in the world in Yuanyang. Best wishes from Kunming, Melanie Timmerman info@wondersofyunnan.com
        Written March 21, 2019
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        Patryk
        Royal Oak, MI26 contributions
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        Apr 2024 • Solo
        The stone forest is truly beautiful and the caves are very colorful and amazing. My guide was nice and spoke good English. Overall, it was a great day and I can certainly recommend this trip to anyone!
        Written May 11, 2024
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        glenniesguy
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        We booked a day trip from Kunming to the Stone Forrest. A must for anyone in Kunming.
        When I wrote away I got a fast reply and easy pay via pay pal.
        They gave us a very good English speaking driver named Joe. He walked us around the whole site and told us that being over certain ages we had to pay nothing or half. Did not know that. Went to a fun local restaurant. Great time had by me and my wife.
        Good company to work with.
        Written September 12, 2019
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        Dear Glennie, It thrills us to know that you guys had a pleasant time here in Kunming and the tour guide gave you a great impression of kindness and going the extra mile. The Stone Forest attraction place is a great place to explore while in Kunming and has good transportations from Kunming city. Most of the tourist sites that require entry tickets have discounted prices for university students (bachelor degree) and elderly visitors, very good to keep in mind! We are grateful you choose Wonders of Yunnan while traveling in China. We always strive to offer an excellent customer service and to meet customers demand. There are other amazing places in Yunnan, besides from the Stone Forest, such as the old towns in Dali and Lijiang, the Tibetan culture in Shangri-La, and beautiful rice terraces in Yuanyang. Kind regards, Melanie Timmerman info@wondersofyunnan.com
        Written September 18, 2019
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        DianePham
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        Jun 2019 • Business
        Great staff, amazing private tour and so worthy!

        I contact WOYT by Skype, I planned for my guest to visit Kunming during their business trip and Kaylee was my responder, she was amazing and devoted, so caring and responsible for our tour (even it's happened during they golden dragon festival weekend)

        The scenery was beyond wonder, like walking in the lost paradise of myth (yeah, I know because they filmed The Odyssey to the West here :D) the weather was great, my trip end with the Dynamic Show which related and remained us (Vietnamese) to our country and ethnic culture. And the most surprise us is the cost to our private tour for 6 people is just around as any other join-in group tour, but we have an private vehicle and English speaking tour guide
        Written June 24, 2019
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        Dear Diane Pham, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was great working together and it was my pleasure organizing this trip for your guests. I agree with your impression about the Stone Forest, it truly has a mythical feeling! And it is interesting to hear that the Dynamic Yunnan Show reminded you of the ethnic culture in Vietnam, hopefully I can go there too someday and experience the colorful culture in your country! Thanks again for choosing Wonders of Yunnan Travel, we hope we can welcome you to Yunnan again and show you more of the beautiful places here! Best Regards, Kaylee Ke, info@wondersofyunnan.com
        Written July 22, 2019
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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