The Shilin Stone Forest in Yunnan, China, is a geological wonder formed over 270 million years ago. Once covered by an ancient sea, it is now home to stunning karst pillars, which have earned the site ...

The region can be considered the global type-site for three karst landform styles: fenglin (tower karst), fengcong (cone karst), and shilin (stone forest or pinnacle karst).The landscape also retains ...