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Wenbi Tower

On a hill south of town, this early 19th-century structure is meant to resemble a writing brush, although to a modern traveler it may look more like a factory smokestack. You cannot drive to the tower, but there is a more or less informal trail people use to approach the tower from the southwest, starting at a roadside sign in Baishuihe Village. The tower is a solid stone structure, without any interior space or a staircase. So any views you get are those from the ground at the base of the tower (not particularly great).

Entry fee: Free

Chaoyang Gate

The preserved eastern gate of the Lin'an city wall, now standing in the middle of a traffic roundabout. It is nicknamed "the little Tiananmen Gate", for its architecture. A small museum/exhibition hall is housed inside the gate tower, which affords nice views of the old city.

Fee: ¥20 to enter the tower.

Double Dragon Bridge

If you are looking for a stunning sight in Jianshui County, Honghe, you should definitely visit the Double Dragon Bridge! This amazing stone bridge was built during the Qing Dynasty and has 17 arches and 3 pavilions. It spans over the confluence of two rivers, which look like twin dragons from above. The bridge is a masterpiece of ancient engineering and architecture, and one of the best examples of its kind in China. You can admire the elegant design of the bridge, the lush gardens along the riverbanks, and the peaceful scenery of the countryside.

Jiuxiang Scenic Area

Jiuxiang Scenic Area in Kunming, also called the Museum of Karst Caves, is a cluster of hundreds of karst caves, forming the largest such complex in China. It is about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from the Stone Forest. Jiuxiang Scenic Area and Stone Forest are both karst landscapes. There is a saying that “in Kunming, people can appreciate the stone forest above the ground and karst caves underground”. Located in the Yi and Hui Autonomous Township of Yiliang, the Jiuxiang Scenic Area not only has beautiful landscapes but also displays the custom and culture of the Yi and Hui minorities.

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