The Yunnan Stone Forest – The First Wonder Of The World

They say that the Yangtze River or Chang Jiang is where Chinese civilization was born. The river stretches almost 4,000 miles making it the longest river in China and the third longest in the world after the Nile in Egypt and the Amazon in South America.

After some initial research it was determined that the Terra Cotta Army were from the Qin Dynasty, 211 – 206 BC and they represented a funerary art and were buried along with the Emperor of the time. They belonged to the Emperor Qin Shi Huang who ruled during this period and was actually the first emperor of China. The figures vary in height according to their role within the army. The generals are the tallest.

There are guided tours available which makes sense to do so as to be aware of most things and not to miss some of the important aspects of the Stone Forest. There is a lot to see including human and animal shaped stones along with the Major and Minor Stone Forests.

Shore excursions are led by knowledgeable tour guides so you can enjoy a number of on-land visits. The best time to visit the river is in spring, summer and autumn. Winters can be very harsh.

The main feature of the Dadie Forest is the Dadie Waterfall which is almost 300 feet in height. Its purely natural rain 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.

Although these are not to be found today, scientific studies have shown high mercury readings in the surrounding soils which obviously adds credence to this account. The actual tomb of the Emperor remains unopened, and much of the site is still not excavated.

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