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Stone Forest (Shilin)

Stone Forest (Shilin) tickets for foreigners

石林 — one recommended booking path, with clear steps.

Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Photo: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Kunming / Dali / Lijiang (Yunnan) · 石林

At a glance

Book ahead?
Recommended
Where
Ticket office on site
When tickets release
No advance booking rule found; buy at the ticket office. Book tours ahead for holidays.
Open & closed days
Open daily
Price
General ticket: CNY 130 · Half price: CNY 65 — full list below
Hours
Not confirmed on an official page
Passport on entry
Yes — bring the same passport used to book.
Full times, prices and rules
Price
General ticket CNY 130; half price CNY 65 (ages 7–18, 60–69, students). Free under 6 or under 1.2 m and 70+. Electric sightseeing vehicle extra.

Ticket prices

  • General ticketCNY 130Five scenic areas + Karst Geological Museum
  • Half priceCNY 65Ages 7–18, 60–69, students with valid card
  • FreeCNY 0Age 6 and under or under 1.2 m; 70 and over

Official English page of the Stone Forest scenic area (government guidance price). The electric sightseeing vehicle isn't included in discounted or free tickets.

Recommended path

Ticket office on site

The Stone Forest's official English page publishes the government-set ticket prices and concessions. We found no official English online booking, so buy at the scenic-area ticket office.

Visitor info

Last checked 6 Oct 2026 · How we verify

Step-by-step booking guide

  1. 1

    Get to the Stone Forest

    It's in Shilin County, a long day trip from Kunming. Go by train or bus, or join a day tour.

  2. 2

    Buy the general ticket (CNY 130)

    It covers the five scenic areas (Major and Minor Stone Forest, Bushaoshan, Liziyuanqing, Wannianlingzhi) and the Karst Geological Museum.

  3. 3

    Ask for concessions with your passport

    Half price (CNY 65) for ages 7–18, 60–69 and students; free for 6 and under, under 1.2 m, and 70+.

  4. 4

    Decide on the electric vehicle

    It costs extra and isn't included in discounted or free tickets.

Key pitfalls

  • The electric sightseeing vehicle costs extra and isn't covered by discounted or free tickets.
  • Bring your passport for age-based concessions.
  • It's a long day trip from Kunming — start early.

If it doesn’t work

Backup options

Use these only if the recommended path doesn’t work.

Day tour from KunmingTours bundle transport and admission.
What recent travelers report
OTA booking common for secondary-city attractions. reddit.com

Check before you go

Unverified or may have changed — confirm on the booking channel.

  • Opening hours weren't confirmed on an official page this round.

FAQ

How much is the Stone Forest?

CNY 130 general, CNY 65 half price (ages 7–18, 60–69, students). Free for children 6 and under or under 1.2 m and seniors 70+.

Source: park.shilin.com.cn

What does the ticket include?

The five scenic areas and the Karst Geological Museum. The electric sightseeing vehicle is extra.

Source: park.shilin.com.cn

Can I book online in English?

We didn't find an official English booking channel. Buy at the ticket office or take a day tour from Kunming.

Source: park.shilin.com.cn

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Sources

  • park.shilin.com.cnOfficial English ticket page (Stone Forest scenic area): CNY 130 / 65, concessions, coverage, vehicle not included · accessed 6 Oct 2026

Last checked 6 Oct 2026 · How we verify