Stone Forest

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The Stone Forest, known as Shilin in Chinese, is a remarkable natural formation located in Yunnan Province, China. This UNESCO World Heritage site is renowned for its towering limestone pillars, some of which reach heights of over 30 meters. Over the millennia, natural erosion has sculpted these stones into an array of unique shapes, resembling a vast, petrified forest. The area is also rich in cultural significance, home to the Sani people, a branch of the Yi ethnic group, who have numerous legends and folklore associated with the formations.

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