I thought Guilin was already beautiful enough, until I went here…

Although not as famous as Guilin, Guangxi's "Kunming Stone Forest" is really pretty cool!

— Hezhou Jade Stone Forest Scenic Area

This is a geological wonder formed over a billion years ago. At first, when you enter, it looks a bit plain, but don’t miss the scenery further in—it gets more and more amazing the higher you climb😍.

Transportation: It’s quite close to the city center, about a 30-minute taxi ride, or you can take bus No. 4 to "Xinlu Village Passenger Station" and then transfer to the Jade Stone Forest direct tourist bus.

— Photo Spots

❤️ Viewing Platforms: There are three in total. The best for photos are the Panorama and Ancient Banyan viewing platforms. Overlooking these jade-like stone forests is truly spectacular! You can shoot the towering stone pillars from above—super photogenic.

❤️ One-Line Sky: I really love this spot, it’s fun and great for photos! The path is very narrow, only one person can pass at a time, and the mountain trail is steep and high. It’s also super cool inside during summer! Climbing to the top and shooting down gives a great sense of accomplishment!

❤️ Large Karst Cave: You can shoot from inside looking out, which is also quite beautiful!

❤️ Jade Stone Forest Maze: There are lots of stone forests here too, and it’s easy to get lost once you go in. If you have good stamina, you can challenge yourself inside.

— Suggested Route

Stone Fortune → Wealth God → Southern Snowfield Viewing Platform → Panorama Viewing Platform → Ancient Banyan Viewing Platform → Large Karst Cave → Jade Stone Forest Maze → Return.

— Tips for Visiting

Be sure to wear light clothes and shoes since you’ll be climbing. If you’re not wearing traditional Hanfu, hiking-style clothes also look great! There are no convenience stores on the mountain, so remember to bring water and snacks. After climbing, you can visit the nearby Tianmu Banshan Hot Spring Hotel for a soak—it’s only a 7-minute taxi ride. The hot springs are really beautiful, with indoor cave-like pools, each with different benefits. After climbing and soaking in the hot springs, you’ll feel very comfortable.