Stone Forest - Great Attractions (China)

Take a tour of Stone Forest in China – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats. Called the “first wonder of the world,” China’s Stone Forest spans 96,000 acres. Ancient rock formations – about 270 million years old – dominate the landscape. Many legends surround the different shapes and arrangements of the Forest. The stones resemble an unimaginable variety of humans, animals, and trees. The phenomenon can also be observed underground and within several lakes. Visitors hold festivals and pay tribute to the mythology of this natural wonder.