Baoxiu Earth Forest in Shiping County, Honghe

Chinese Name: 石屏县宝秀土林
Chinese Pinyin: Shi Ping Bao Xiu Tu Lin
English Name: Baoxiu Earth Forest in Shiping County, Honghe
Type:  Earth Forest, Natural Wonders
Recommended Visiting Time: Half a Day
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Why is Baoxiu Earth Forest so special?

Photography lovers regard Baoxiu Earth Forest as the resort, every angle is a beautiful landscape, every frame is a wonderful movies. You can’t help pressing the shutter to catch a flash of light.Against the background of the morning glow and the setting sun, the strange magic forest will surely make you intoxicated in the beautiful scenery.

📍 Location & Formation

📌 Geographic Location

Located in Baoxiu Town (宝秀镇), Shiping County (石屏县), Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture (红河哈尼族彝族自治州), Yunnan Province, Baoxiu Earth Forest is a prime example of tectonic erosion landform scenery.

🌋 Formation Mechanism

This stunning landscape was shaped by crustal movement combined with long-term wind and rain erosion, resulting in a dense cluster of pillar-shaped earth formations. From a distance, the formations resemble a forest—hence the name “Earth Forest” (土林).

🌟 Key Features & Natural Significance

🪨 Geological Marvel

The earthen pillars vary in shape and size, with distinct stratification and vibrant hues of yellow, ochre, and gray—tracing millions of years of geological evolution. The erosion process is still ongoing, continuously forming new landforms, making this a dynamic and ever-changing landscape.

🦕 Rarity & Preservation

Together with the Yuanmou Earth Forest (元谋土林) and the Colorful Sand Forest of Luliang (陆良彩色沙林), Baoxiu Earth Forest ranks among Yunnan’s top three native geological wonders. However, due to its relatively late development, Baoxiu retains a more pristine and unspoiled natural appearance.

🧭 Travel Guide

⚠️ Visitor Guidelines

• The earth pillars are fragile and must not be climbed or stepped on. Please stay on the designated boardwalks for your safety and conservation of the site.

• Landslides are more likely during the rainy season (June–September). Always check weather advisories before your trip.

这些形态各异的土林雕像伫立旷野，仿似正在做一个个远古的梦，等待着世人去唤醒。有趣的是，一些似人似兽的土峰，当你转个弯，从另一个角度瞧过去，却转变成了另一个形象。置身奇景迭出的大自然迷宫之中，如梦似幻，美不胜收，时常仿佛游走在时光的长廊之中、漫步在童话故事里、搜索在曾经的记忆边。

由于土林的沙砾中含有多种矿物质，使得有的土柱甚至呈现出紫红色、暗红色、浅蓝色、黄色、灰白色、棕色等奇异的色泽，并伴随着早晚晴雨与四季光照、投射角度的变化产生不同色调的景观。真是让人不禁感叹，大自然的鬼斧神工。