Shilin - the stone forest

If it hasn't been used as a set for a fantasy adventure film involving goblins, the occasional wizard and a magic sword, then it should have been. We are back in Kunming briefly to visit Shilin - the stone forest. The big black hole of a tourist attraction sucking everyone away from Kunming and pulling 140 yuan out of their pockets for the privaledge of visiting.

But it was worth it.

Get right inside the major forest, the huge slabs of stone forming archways and semi cave like structures. Trees and vines clamber and grip to the rock, with an occasional pool of still water.

Meet a couple of chinese students (kevin and perfect; no not a description, their names) whose English is much better than your chinese, then wander around some more.

Now admire the view