Kunming Stone Forest + Dianchi Lake Private One-Day Tour [ Services in Multiple Languages]
Your journey begins with a pickup from your chosen hotel within the second ring road of Kunming City at your selected departure time, followed by a drive to the parking lot of Stone Forest Scenic Area, where you'll handle relevant ticket matters. As the number of visitors varies each day, the time required for these procedures will differ. Please follow the guidance of the driver and tour guide, patiently queue up, and enter the scenic area in an orderly manner.
Kunming Stone Forest Scenic Area is a World Natural Heritage site and a national 5A-level tourist attraction. It is renowned for its sword-like karst stone peak clusters formed through 270 million years of geological evolution and is hailed as the "Number One Wonder under Heaven." Within the scenic area, the Grand Stone Forest is characterized by its steep and majestic features, while the Small Stone Forest exudes a gentle and charming beauty. The rock formation representing Ashima (a legendary figure in Yi ethnic folklore) intertwines with the Sani culture of the Yi ethnic group, endowing this natural wonder with profound cultural connotations. Climbing to Wangfeng Pavilion, one can overlook the undulating "stone sea." Exploring the Wannian Lingzhi (Ten-Thousand-Year Ganoderma) Cave reveals its extraordinary wonders, allowing visitors to fully appreciate the grandeur and mystery of this world-class geological heritage in a single day.
After visiting Stone Forest Scenic Area, you'll be driven to Dianchi Lake (includes tickets and a professional tour guide) .
Kunming's Dianchi Lake, the sixth-largest freshwater lake in China, is hailed as the "Pearl of the Plateau." The lake's vast expanse of misty waters mirrors the "Sleeping Beauty" of the Western Hills, creating a picturesque scene that changes with the seasons. As a national-level tourist resort, Dianchi Lake integrates natural ecology, historical and cultural heritage, and recreational activities, serving as a prime example of the harmonious blend between urban ecology and cultural tourism in Kunming.
This itinerary is expected to encompass approximately 6 hours of sightseeing at the two scenic areas, with a tour guide accompanying you throughout the visit and providing in-depth explanations. The guide is proficient in multiple languages, including Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, and Thai.
After the tour, you will be driven back to your original pickup location.
Friendly Reminders:
- The above itinerary time slots are for reference only. Depending on the peak and off-peak seasons, as well as the sightseeing time on the day or uncontrollable factors, the departure/return times of the itinerary may be adjusted.
- If uncontrollable factors (such as special weather conditions, temporary road closures, etc.) affect the itinerary, the scenic area may terminate the tour without liability, and the staff will contact and notify you in advance.
Warm Tips:
About Departure Time:
The standard departure time is 8:00 a.m. every day. The driver and guide will pick you up at your hotel. As a private customized itinerary, both departure and sightseeing times are flexible. Customers can negotiate with customer service to adjust to a more suitable departure time after placing an order.(It means you can choose to set off later.) During holidays, it is advisable to depart early to avoid peak crowds.
About Ending Time:
The itinerary usually ends around 6:00 p.m. and arrives at the hotel. The actual return time will be flexibly adjusted according to the departure time and sightseeing progress, with the overall service duration being within the itinerary.
About Pickup and Drop-off Scope:
We offer free pickup and drop-off services within the third ring road of Kunming City. If you need services beyond this scope, additional fees will be involved, and the specific amount will be confirmed by customer service after order confirmation.






