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1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour

1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour

★★★★★ 4.8 (180)⏱ Day trip · Private🗣 English guide

Overview

Discover two of the Yunnan Province’s most spectacular natural attractions on this full-day, private tour.

Why Book This Tour

  • A focused private day trip built around Stone Forest and Jiuxiang Cave.
  • Private guide and transport reduce planning friction, especially for places outside the city center.
  • Useful for travelers who want a bookable, English-supported experience instead of arranging local transfers alone.

Route Notes

  • This is a full day with significant driving, so an early start is recommended.
  • The route works year-round, though summer rain can affect traffic and walking conditions.

Best For

  • Nature travelers
  • Karst scenery
  • Visitors with one spare day in Kunming

Itinerary

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1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour

Discover two of the Yunnan Province’s most spectacular natural attractions on this full-day, private tour. Meet your guide directly at your centrally located Kunming hotel, and set off in a private vehicle. Your first destination is the UNESCO-listed Stone Forest: a striking landmark that features unique limestone rock formations. After a traditional, local lunch, continue to the Jiuxiang Scenic Region: home to one of China’s most extensive cake systems. Explore the caverns by boat before returning to Kunming.

A private Stone Forest and Jiuxiang Cave day tour, combining Yunnan karst pinnacles, cave landscapes, and a high-impact nature route in one long sightseeing day.

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup points
📍 Select a pickup point Pickup details We will pick you up from your hotel within the second ring road of Kunming. Your tour guide will hold a flag printed “Wonders Of Yunnan”. Tour ends at the visitors’ hotel. Operating hours, Kunming, CN

What's Included

✓ Included

Transportation: Gas, tolls, parking fee and any additional pick-ups and drop-offs English / Chinese-speaking tour guide service 2 bottles of local drinking water per person Chinese lunch including one soft drink per person 24/7 English-speaking customer services Supplements for meals and accommodation for driver Government taxes Entrance tickets to the attractions listed

✕ Not included

Personal Travel Insurance Flight tickets Chinese visa fee (China requires visa for most travelers) Personal expenses Attractions not in the itinerary Tips for drivers and guides (highly appreciated but not requested) Anything not listed in inclusions

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.

FAQ

Is this tour suitable as a day trip?
Yes. It is designed as a same-day private experience, with the exact start time and pacing confirmed after booking.
Can the route be adjusted?
Most private day trips can be adjusted for weather, traffic, opening hours, mobility needs, and your preferred pace.

Traveler Reviews

4.8★★★★★Based on 180 reviews
Marta G.🇪🇸 Spain★★★★★2025-02

For us, what stayed with me wasn't the booking or the car. It was the time at Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave, when we could slow down and actually look around.

Sarah H.🇧🇷 Brazil★★★★★2025-09

Practically speaking, I liked that the day had structure without feeling scripted. Questions were answered properly, and there was also time to look around in silence. My only advice is not to shorten the time at Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave.

Olivia A.🇵🇹 Portugal★★★★☆2025-12

I underestimated how much standing the day involved. A short sit-down between stops made the second half much easier. The time around Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave was not the part I would cut.

Wendy H.🇮🇹 Italy★★★★★2025-07

Honestly, I tend to switch off when tours become a stream of dates. Here, the stories around Xi'an and Lijiang gave me enough to hold on to without overloading the day.