Shilin

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Tall, jagged limestone formations rise from the ground in the Stone Forest near Kunming, China, beneath a sky streaked with thin clouds.

Shilin

rock formation, China

Also known as: Stone Forest

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Kunming
The contemporary city
…of the city is the Shilin (“Stone Forest”) karst formation, consisting of rock caves, arches, and pavilions; a popular tourist destination, it and other karst areas in the region were collectively designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2007.
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…of the city is the Shilin (“Stone Forest”) karst formation, consisting of rock caves, arches, and pavilions; a popular tourist destination, it and other karst areas in the region were collectively designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2007.
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