Shilin Karst
Subterranean Stone Forest in Zhiyun Cave, an underground stone forest
distributed among several caves and occupying a total area of about 3 square
kilometers.
Strange Wind Cave, composed of Penfeng Cave, Hongxi Spring and an underground
river. From August to November, gales lasting two to three minutes sweep out of
the cave every 30 minutes.
Long Lake is a karsts lake that is three kilometers (two miles) long but only
300 meters (zero point two miles) wide. The lake features underwater stalagmites
and stalactites and a small island in the center of the water.
The source of the Dadie Waterfall, Ba River, is a branch of Nanpan River. In
the rainy season, up to 150 cubic meters (196 cubic yards) of water per square
inch plummet down the 88 meter (288 feet) drop.
Every year, around the 24th and 25th day of the sixth lunar month, the Sani
people gather in the Stone Forest to celebrate their "Torch Festival." Visitors
are welcome to enjoy the folk dances and the wrestling competitions of the Sani
youngsters.
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