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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Kunming

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Kunming, China

Updated July 13, 2018

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Shilin Stone Forest

270 million year-old forest of stone.

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Chair of Bod

Large rock high in the mountains of Yunnan that is naturally shaped like a chair, complete with arms.
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Tomb of Nie Er

The memorial gravesite of the young composer of China's national anthem.
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