China 2014, and the last of the Stone Forest outside Kunming. Great view of the deep fluting of these ancient coral reef columns. See also how one tip has broken off and lodged in its fall, creating an arch.

China 2014. A great view down from an elevated position to the limestone formations of the Kunming Stone Forest, with the scattered trees in amongst them.

China 2014. A view of the amazing limestone landforms across the river Li from a little waterfall in Yangshou. Unfortunately, also showcasing the terrible air quality

China 2014 coming to an end. The last of the limestone formations of the Guilin area of the Li RIver. Lovely colours and patterns on this one, and close enough that the air quility doesn’t ruin it. Plus, as always here, the parade of tourist boats.

China 2014. Down the river Li again. This view really does give a great view of both the amazing karst landforms and the almost as amazing tourist boat parade. At this point, we are at the Guilin start of the voyage. Sadly, as always on this trip, the air quality robs the landscape of some of its grandeur.

China 2014. More of the amazing limestone formations in the Kunming “Stone Forest”

China 2014. A view across the manicured lawns to some of the towers and reefs of the stone forest, near Kunming

China 2014. Some great detail of the stone forest near Kunming.