Stone Forest（Chinese:石林；Pinyin:Shílín）, earning the name of "No. 1 scene on earth" in China, covering a total area of 350 square kilometers, is a masterpiece of the great nature. Out of a topographical turmoil, the Stone Forest is made up of a jungle of 100 or so groups of monoliths in various shapes ranging from overhanging cliffs to grotesque boulders. Situated in the Shilin Autonomous County of the Yi Nationality, about 84 km southeast of Kunming, it consists of seven scenic areas –the Big and Small Stone Forests, Naigu Stone Forest, Dadieshui Waterfall, Moon Lake, Subterranean Stone Forest in Zhiyun Cave, and Cave of Magical Wind. Thousands of stone peaks and stone pillars, taking in various shapes such as pagodas, spears, animals or human being figures, are scattered here and there. It is reputed as “the most fantastic scenery under heaven”. Apart from the natural spectacle, another allurer to tourists is the inhabitants, the Sani people around the Stone Forest and theirs unique culture, whose peculiar habits and customs never fail to make visitors captivated. Grand celebrations are held during the Torch Festival, which fall on the 24th day of the 6th lunar month.