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Private Full-Day Tour from Kunming: Stone Forest and Golden Temple
Shilin County
About
Escape the bustle of the city and discover two of the Yunnan Province’s most spectacular attractions outside of Kunming on this double-duty, full-day excursion. First, visit the UNESCO-listed sites of Stone Forest, stroll around the park with your tour guide who will explain the stories along the way and find the best location for photos. After a delicious Yunnan Style lunch, explore the Golden Temple, stroll around the halls and courtyards of the temple, gain deep insight into the Taoism in China, its people, culture and soul. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fee, lunch and door-to-door hotel transfers.
Highlights
From 6 hours to 8 hours
Offered in Mandarin & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 8 hours
Offered in Mandarin & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch + Bottled water
Entrance fee
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick up and drop off (Kunming downtown hotel)
Private tour guide
Gratuities
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Private Full-Day Tour from Kunming: Stone Forest and Golden Temple
Shilin County
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$230.50
Price varies by group size
About
Escape the bustle of the city and discover two of the Yunnan Province’s most spectacular attractions outside of Kunming on this double-duty, full-day excursion. First, visit the UNESCO-listed sites of Stone Forest, stroll around the park with your tour guide who will explain the stories along the way and find the best location for photos. After a delicious Yunnan Style lunch, explore the Golden Temple, stroll around the halls and courtyards of the temple, gain deep insight into the Taoism in China, its people, culture and soul. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fee, lunch and door-to-door hotel transfers.
Highlights
From 6 hours to 8 hours
Offered in Mandarin & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 8 hours
Offered in Mandarin & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch + Bottled water
Entrance fee
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick up and drop off (Kunming downtown hotel)
Meet your private guide in hotel's lobby in Kunming, heading directly to Yunnan Stone Forest Geological Park which takes about 1.5 hours. On the way, your tour guide will explain the related stories, feel free to ask questions if you have.
Yunnan Stone Forest Geological Park Kunming Stone Forest is a spectacular set of limestone groups and the representative of south China’s karst landscape. Since the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), It is considered as the 'First Wonder of the World'. Approximately 270 million years ago - during the carboniferous period of the Paleozoic era - the region was a vast expanse of sea. Over time, the movements of the lithosphere gradually caused a retreat of the waters and the rise of the limestone landscape. Due to constant erosion by the elements, the area finally developed into the present-day appearance. The whole park is a huge natural treasure gallery, upon arrival, follow your tour guide to use your imagination to discover the park, your tour guide will tell many legendary stories along the way, and show you the best location for photos. You will spend 2-3 hours to visit the Big Stone Forest Area and the Small Stone Forest Area.
3 hours
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Kunming Golden Temple
Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant, then, move on to Kunming Golden Temple. Sit back and enjoy the sceneries along the way. (1 hour). Kunming Golden Temple start to built in the year of 1602, it is the largest copper temple in China. At that time the governor of Yunnan Province was a devout Taoist who built this temple to honor the Taoist hero-god Zishi. Spend some leisure time to explore the temple, get to know the history about the Taoism in China, its culture and its people.
After the tour finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Kunming.
