In my land, towering columns of stone rise from the earth, resembling trees turned to rock. Where am I?
Category: Geography · Difficulty: medium
Hint: This site is also known as the Shilin Stone Forest.
Answer
China's Yunnan Province
Explanation
The Stone Forest in Yunnan, China, is a UNESCO World Heritage site with limestone formations that look like petrified trees.
This is a medium geography riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is China's Yunnan Province.
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