Yellow River Stone Forest (Baiyin)

Yellow Rover Stone Forest in Jingtai county, Gansu province. [Photo/Xinhua]

A geographical park was established in southern Jingtai county to protect the Yellow River Stone Forest, whose history spans four billion years. Yellow River Stone Forest is located in Longwan village in Jingtai district of Baiyin city. It was formed by the rising of the Earth's crust.

Just as beautiful as the famous Stone Forest of Yunnan, Yellow River Stone Forest is composed of many sand stalagmites and stone pillars in various sizes and shapes. Unique patterns on cliff sides formed by water and wind erosion have made the stone forest more attractive.

The fabulous scene is a prodigious creation of nature. The Yellow River flows east to west through the scenic area, which covers 34 square kilometers. Together with the surrounding deserts, oases and farms, the Yellow River Stone Forest scenic spot has become a location for many famous Chinese movies and TV shows. More and more visitors are coming to the park to sightsee, have fun and explore.