Located in Yanbian County, the Green Stone Forest is part of the Gesala Eco-tourist Area in Sichuan province, southwest China. Due to the damp climate, the rocks and stones there are blanketed by moss, making them look like green gems scattered amid the forest. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

Located in Yanbian County, the Green Stone Forest is part of the Gesala Eco-tourist Area in Sichuan province, southwest China. Due to the damp climate, the rocks and stones there are blanketed by moss, making them look like green gems scattered amid the forest. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

Located in Yanbian County, the Green Stone Forest is part of the Gesala Eco-tourist Area in Sichuan province, southwest China. Due to the damp climate, the rocks and stones there are blanketed by moss, making them look like green gems scattered amid the forest. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

Located in Yanbian County, the Green Stone Forest is part of the Gesala Eco-tourist Area in Sichuan province, southwest China. Due to the damp climate, the rocks and stones there are blanketed by moss, making them look like green gems scattered amid the forest. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

Located in Yanbian County, the Green Stone Forest is part of the Gesala Eco-tourist Area in Sichuan province, southwest China. Due to the damp climate, the rocks and stones there are blanketed by moss, making them look like green gems scattered amid the forest. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

Located in Yanbian County, the Green Stone Forest is part of the Gesala Eco-tourist Area in Sichuan province, southwest China. Due to the damp climate, the rocks and stones there are blanketed by moss, making them look like green gems scattered amid the forest. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

Located in Yanbian County, the Green Stone Forest is part of the Gesala Eco-tourist Area in Sichuan province, southwest China. Due to the damp climate, the rocks and stones there are blanketed by moss, making them look like green gems scattered amid the forest. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

Located in Yanbian County, the Green Stone Forest is part of the Gesala Eco-tourist Area in Sichuan province, southwest China. Due to the damp climate, the rocks and stones there are blanketed by moss, making them look like green gems scattered amid the forest. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

Located in Yanbian County, the Green Stone Forest is part of the Gesala Eco-tourist Area in Sichuan province, southwest China. Due to the damp climate, the rocks and stones there are blanketed by moss, making them look like green gems scattered amid the forest. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

Located in Yanbian County, the Green Stone Forest is part of the Gesala Eco-tourist Area in Sichuan province, southwest China. Due to the damp climate, the rocks and stones there are blanketed by moss, making them look like green gems scattered amid the forest. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

Sinkholes, or Tiankeng (literally heavenly pit) can be found in the scenic area, which are believed to be formed by karst processes. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

Sinkholes, or Tiankeng (literally heavenly pit) can be found in the scenic area, which are believed to be formed by karst processes. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

Sinkholes, or Tiankeng (literally heavenly pit) can be found in the scenic area, which are believed to be formed by karst processes. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

With a total area of 61 square km and at an altitude ranging from 2,600 to 3,300 meters, the Green Stone Forest is home to various plants. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

With a total area of 61 square km and at an altitude ranging from 2,600 to 3,300 meters, the Green Stone Forest is home to various plants. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

With a total area of 61 square km and at an altitude ranging from 2,600 to 3,300 meters, the Green Stone Forest is home to various plants. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

With a total area of 61 square km and at an altitude ranging from 2,600 to 3,300 meters, the Green Stone Forest is home to various plants. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

With a total area of 61 square km and at an altitude ranging from 2,600 to 3,300 meters, the Green Stone Forest is home to various plants. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

With a total area of 61 square km and at an altitude ranging from 2,600 to 3,300 meters, the Green Stone Forest is home to various plants. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]

With a total area of 61 square km and at an altitude ranging from 2,600 to 3,300 meters, the Green Stone Forest is home to various plants. [Photo by Wan Lina/China.org.cn]