China: The Stone Forest, Yunnan

The Stone Forest or Shilin  is a notable set of limestone formations about 500 km2 located in Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Yunnan Province. The tall rocks seem to arise from the ground in a manner somewhat reminiscent of stalagmites, or with many looking like petrified trees, thereby creating the illusion of a forest made of stone. Since 2007, two parts of the site, the Naigu Stone Forest and Suogeyi Village, have been UNESCO World Heritage Sites as part of the South China Karst.

Thanks to Dr Kiran Acharya who was visiting China. Kiran has used 1 stamp, issued in 2002, from set of 5,on birds featuring Tibetan Bunting.