1 Day Private Tour To Stone Forest and Jiuxiang Cave
1 Day Private Tour To Stone Forest and Jiuxiang Cave
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Stone Forest and Jiuxiang Cave are the top attractions in Kunming. Stone Forest, as known as the 'First Wonder of the World'. Jiuxiang Cave, not only special but also romantic. You will experience those 2 attractions just in one day. Everything are arranged for you, such as entrance fee, privat car, private driver, English-speaking guide, and a nice Chinese lunch.Welcome to Yunnan and enjoy a stress free day with us!Attractions: Stone Forest, Jiuxiang Cave.
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KimberleeSingapore
Singapore14 contributions
Sep 2013 • Couples
I have visited Stone Forest and Western Hills in Kunming but the visit to Jiuxiang beats them all.
My husband and I together with another family hired a cab to visit Stone Forest and Jiuxiang all in one day.
The cab driver picked us up from our hotel at Kunming. We paid about 800 yuan for this private service.
When we arrived at Jiuxiang, we took an elevator down to a place where there are boats waiting to take tourists on a short river cruise around Yincui Gorge. During the short cruise, we can get see beautiful limestone formation.
After the cruise, we went to soul stirring gorge where the walk to Jiuxiang cave begins. Along the way, we saw gushing water under the bridge and waterfalls. The Magic Fields looked like terrace rice fields, no rice or crops on them though. We saw beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Then we came upon ascending steps. We were told there are 336 steps. There were laborers offering to carry tourist on chairs up the steps. We decided to walk. The walk up the steps was not difficult. In fact, we were glad we walked as we got to enjoy the sights at our leisure pace.
We spent about three hours at Jiuxiang. It is definitely one place you MUST go if you are in Kunming.
My husband and I together with another family hired a cab to visit Stone Forest and Jiuxiang all in one day.
The cab driver picked us up from our hotel at Kunming. We paid about 800 yuan for this private service.
When we arrived at Jiuxiang, we took an elevator down to a place where there are boats waiting to take tourists on a short river cruise around Yincui Gorge. During the short cruise, we can get see beautiful limestone formation.
After the cruise, we went to soul stirring gorge where the walk to Jiuxiang cave begins. Along the way, we saw gushing water under the bridge and waterfalls. The Magic Fields looked like terrace rice fields, no rice or crops on them though. We saw beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Then we came upon ascending steps. We were told there are 336 steps. There were laborers offering to carry tourist on chairs up the steps. We decided to walk. The walk up the steps was not difficult. In fact, we were glad we walked as we got to enjoy the sights at our leisure pace.
We spent about three hours at Jiuxiang. It is definitely one place you MUST go if you are in Kunming.
Written September 27, 2013
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Luiz Silva
Norwalk, CT24 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
I have already made a positive review on the visit to the Stone Forest. Jiuxiang cave is also a beautiful spot to visit in Yunnan province. Visitor will need at least a couple of hours to go over the complete area. The stalactite and stalagmite formations are quite interesting to see as well as the river that passes through the cave. The only remark I have relates to the fact that they put lots of colour spotlights throughout the cave and that creates an artificial feeling. Perhaps natural white light would have a less dramatic but more natural effect. There are lots of steps. Be prepared.
Written May 20, 2015
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tmithomas
Klang, Malaysia353 contributions
Dec 2018
We had planned to do this as self tour but on our ride from airport, the van driver managed to CON(vinced) us to engage a driver to pick up and send us to this two places at a packaged deal price - inclusive of tickets and ride. For the four of us, they asked for 1800 renminbi. We agreed in order to save the hassle of travelling a distance.
The con part came when we realised that the ticket price they mentioned were actually higher than what is shown at the counter, if we had just engaged the car and buy our own tickets, we could easily have saved around 400 rmb.
That apart, both places were very very beautiful. We spend almost 4 hours in Stone Forest and we barely cover the main points. One day would be do more justice to the place (more is even better)
As for Jiuxiang cave, it was interesting and as beautiful, in a very different way. And that you don't really need to worry about exploring, there is only one pathway and everybody is going the same direction. You just to walk along and stop to take some pictures or admire the nature's handiwork.
** note that if you are a student, you tend to get some discounts on entry tickets, helps save a lot of money if you are doing this alone.
The con part came when we realised that the ticket price they mentioned were actually higher than what is shown at the counter, if we had just engaged the car and buy our own tickets, we could easily have saved around 400 rmb.
That apart, both places were very very beautiful. We spend almost 4 hours in Stone Forest and we barely cover the main points. One day would be do more justice to the place (more is even better)
As for Jiuxiang cave, it was interesting and as beautiful, in a very different way. And that you don't really need to worry about exploring, there is only one pathway and everybody is going the same direction. You just to walk along and stop to take some pictures or admire the nature's handiwork.
** note that if you are a student, you tend to get some discounts on entry tickets, helps save a lot of money if you are doing this alone.
Written January 3, 2019
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Mayswchen
Singapore, Singapore398 contributions
Jun 2015 • Friends
We were on a 8 day tour of Kunming, Dali, Lijiang & Shangrila. What hit me the most & most tiring was the Jiuxiang caves.
The last day in Kunming we visited the Stone Forest which was pretty awesome already. However nothing beats the sights we encountered at the caves.
Most of us in our 50s and above. the youngest being 8 & oldest 85!. Of course encouraged to take the sedan chair ride for comfort. However need to warn you that the carriers really try to rip one off. Even a charge of RMB200 was arranged, they will stop half way & 'hassle' you for a RMB100. One has no choice but to nego with them.
We started with a river boat rowed by one guy, before start of our walk. The sedan chairs were waiting for us at the caves. These were pre-booked by our tour manager.
Once inside the caves the temperature cooled down considerably. We enjoyed the beautiful sights in the caves, the waterfall, ravines, devine fields(padi field like), stalagmites, stalactites. With some spot lights shining the photos turned out pretty amazing!
The whole walk took more than 2 hours to complete as we were walking through the caves which cuts through 3 mountains!
Last part where they had the sedan chair carriers waiting, I should have picked up one to bring me right up! Instead I chose to walk all the way up more than 300 steps...a real killer indeed! My heart really "thumped" very hard & was gasping for breath!
However overall it was beautiful & worth the walk & climb.
The last day in Kunming we visited the Stone Forest which was pretty awesome already. However nothing beats the sights we encountered at the caves.
Most of us in our 50s and above. the youngest being 8 & oldest 85!. Of course encouraged to take the sedan chair ride for comfort. However need to warn you that the carriers really try to rip one off. Even a charge of RMB200 was arranged, they will stop half way & 'hassle' you for a RMB100. One has no choice but to nego with them.
We started with a river boat rowed by one guy, before start of our walk. The sedan chairs were waiting for us at the caves. These were pre-booked by our tour manager.
Once inside the caves the temperature cooled down considerably. We enjoyed the beautiful sights in the caves, the waterfall, ravines, devine fields(padi field like), stalagmites, stalactites. With some spot lights shining the photos turned out pretty amazing!
The whole walk took more than 2 hours to complete as we were walking through the caves which cuts through 3 mountains!
Last part where they had the sedan chair carriers waiting, I should have picked up one to bring me right up! Instead I chose to walk all the way up more than 300 steps...a real killer indeed! My heart really "thumped" very hard & was gasping for breath!
However overall it was beautiful & worth the walk & climb.
Written June 22, 2015
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CarpeDiem
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia80 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
It's a spectacular wonder of mother nature. Well kept but the crowd was really overwhelming. It's actually quite a turn off. This is my second visit. I have better experience during my first visit in June 2016.
Written August 27, 2018
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AppR0SS
Sydney, Australia36 contributions
Apr 2018
What an amazing place. We got there before it opened but by 10 am the crowds where oppressive. If you want an english speaking guide asked them one or two questions about their surrounds to see if they understand english first. Otherwise don't waste your money, just read the signs.
Written June 13, 2018
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NURUL ALAM S
325 contributions
Oct 2018
: Known as the “First Wonder of the World”, the Kunming stone forest is 3 hours drive (about 120 Km) from the city. It is a spectacular set of limestone groups having various formations. Some are elegant, some are rugged & each is lifelike with it’s distinguishing characteristics. Walking through the site, you will be astonished to see the natural stone masterpieces, the stone art treasure.
Tips for smooth travel:1.Take public transport like bus, train & rented taxi for sightseeing.
2. Wear jogging shoes, to avoid slippery terrain in side.
3.Take some snacks & bottled water.
4. Try to finish your tour before dark.
There is a saying:”if you have visited Kunming without seeing the Stone Forest, you have wasted your time”. So don’t miss.
Tips for smooth travel:1.Take public transport like bus, train & rented taxi for sightseeing.
2. Wear jogging shoes, to avoid slippery terrain in side.
3.Take some snacks & bottled water.
4. Try to finish your tour before dark.
There is a saying:”if you have visited Kunming without seeing the Stone Forest, you have wasted your time”. So don’t miss.
Written September 29, 2019
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retiredhaha
New Jersey2,113 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
We hired a Chinese speaking tour guide at the park, which was well worth the money $160 RMB; $200 for English speaking guide. The tour guide is well versed in the local history and Chinese interpretation of the stone formation. The guide also showed us the easy route within the park. Which made our visit a pleasure instead of being exhausted from walking aimlessly. Great place to visit; approximately 1.5 hour drive from Kunming.
Written September 12, 2018
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Sony V
Glenroy, Australia20 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
My husband and I visited the stone forest which was organised by Janet Chan from Top China Travels.
TCT was very efficient with the planing of this and other tours during our 4 day stay in Kunming
Our tour guide Murphy was wonderful and went out if her way to show us everything.
The stone forest was unique landform, something we have never seen before.
The added extra bonus was finding out about the minorities who stay in the Yunnan Province. Their culture and their clothes were so colourful.
Murphy also organised us to see The Dynamic Yunnan - wonderful live performance which we thoroughly enjoyed.
Will certainly go back to Kumning to see other attractions through TCT.
Sony
TCT was very efficient with the planing of this and other tours during our 4 day stay in Kunming
Our tour guide Murphy was wonderful and went out if her way to show us everything.
The stone forest was unique landform, something we have never seen before.
The added extra bonus was finding out about the minorities who stay in the Yunnan Province. Their culture and their clothes were so colourful.
Murphy also organised us to see The Dynamic Yunnan - wonderful live performance which we thoroughly enjoyed.
Will certainly go back to Kumning to see other attractions through TCT.
Sony
Written January 24, 2018
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Hi may i know if anyone has contacts to recommend for the private tour? Is it easy to book a private tour when we reach kunming? How much would that cost for a 4 pax private tour to these 2 places?
Written November 15, 2019
I would like to book a private tour to Stone Forest and other nearby attractions, for tomorrow, May 6. I am staying in Crowne Plaza Hotel in the city center
Written May 5, 2018
Hello Carmen,
Ask the hotel reception to help.
I booked through Top China Travels ( Janet).
Hope this helps.
Written May 7, 2018
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