Why do people who travel to Yunnan all like to visit the Stone Forest?

For those who want to appreciate natural scenery and historical culture, let's take a trip to the Stone Forest together! The Stone Forest Temple, located in Tiaodeng Town, Dadukou District, Chongqing City, is known as 'the great scenic spot of Western Chongqing', with its tranquil environment and exquisite Buddhist culture. The Stone Forest Temple is backed by Lion Peak and faces Muyu Fort, with lush greenery and bizarre rocks standing erect, making it a great scenic spot of Western Chongqing. Above the Golden Rooster Cave, there is the Turtle Stone, and on the side of the cave, there is the Gecko Stone. There are also natural wonders such as the Wild Boar Descending the Mountain Stone, the Vajra God Playing the Qin Stone, the Buddha Seat Stone, and the Sutra Drying Stone, which are lifelike and vividly depicted, collectively known as the Twenty-Four Scenic Spots of the Stone Forest. The temple's Buddha and Bodhisattva sculptures are exquisite, with a dignified appearance, and the incense has been continuous for hundreds of years. During the Anti-Japanese War, the Nationalist government ordered the Huayan Buddhist Academy to move to the Stone Forest Temple, where monks from all directions devoutly worshipped Buddha among the wildflowers and strange rocks. Every stone here exudes a unique charm, making one marvel at the natural craftsmanship of Mother Nature. In addition to enjoying the natural scenery, the Stone Forest Temple also has a profound historical and cultural heritage. It was originally built by the vow of the two sisters, daughters of Minister Oxi, and later handed over to the monastic community. In the early Qing Dynasty, it was expanded by Master Shengke, who is said to have seen a golden rooster flying towards Huayan Cave on the back mountain at night. He chased after it and leaped from the rock, leaving a pair of giant footprints in Huayan Cave. Master Shengke then built Huayan Temple, later built Yunfeng Temple in Luzhou, Shengshui Temple in Neijiang, and finally retired to the Stone Forest Temple, where he passed away in peace. The top and base of the pagoda still exist today. Entering the Stone Forest Temple is like being in a magical world, where you can feel the magic of nature and the wisdom of mankind. Whether it is cultural relics or natural landscapes, the Stone Forest Temple is worth a visit. Don't miss this beautiful place!