Kenui Stone Forest

Kenui Stone Forest

Kenui Stone Forest

"The bizarre rocks here are truly breathtaking — a rare sight even across the country!" This is the heartfelt praise of a travel enthusiast after exploring the Kenui Stone Forest in Jinghai Town, Huilai County. Carved, shaped, and nurtured by nature over countless years, this coastal stone forest has emerged as a stunningly beautiful and otherworldly wonder.

The stone forest area consists of a small hill jutting into the sea and surrounding clusters of large and small rocks, either connected or scattered. First-time visitors are immediately captivated by the endless array of magical stones: the hill resembles a giant miniature landscape, with the highest rock formation depicting a "sea lion" craning its neck to gaze into the distance, as if eager to stroll onto the shore. Beneath the sea lion lies a vibrant "tapestry" of stones in countless shapes and colors — each tiny section showcasing unique patterns and beauty, resembling animals or flowers, with surfaces so smooth they’re nearly translucent. The rocks around the hill display even more distinct personalities and features: some resemble bamboo shoots sprouting from the earth, exuding the vitality of life; others look like a group of adorable penguins basking in the bright spring sun; some form clusters of waves, chasing each other with joyful laughter; others appear like rows of neatly arranged red books, inviting visitors to uncover the mysteries of the sea; some resemble a gathering of immortals gazing at the ocean; while others look like seals lounging in the sun. All the stone formations strive for uniqueness, each playing with color in its own way: some blush deliberately to enhance their charm; others remain refreshingly plain, expressing an air of aloofness through their clean, crystalline whiteness; still others wear multicolored "clothing," showcasing their inclusiveness and understated elegance among the cluster of rocks. Unbothered by wind, rain, sun, or erosion from the sea, they remain fresh and radiant. Their lively hues, together with the bright blue sky, the deep blue sea, the white waves, the elegant wind turbines lining the shore-based wind power plant, the constant click of cameras, and the beaming smiles on visitors’ faces, compose a symphony of a landscape like no other — one that leaves travelers enchanted and reluctant to leave.

The Kenui Stone Forest in Jinghai Town is just over 30 kilometers from Huilai County seat, with convenient transportation. The scenic area retains its natural and unspoiled character, free from artificial modifications, the crowds and chaos found in other tourist spots, and the tacky commercial atmosphere. Here, you can have an undisturbed, intimate encounter with nature’s wondrous creations, immersing yourself in the landscape and relaxing your body and mind in a carefree, delightful setting. Moreover, the route to the site offers a picturesque coastal corridor, featuring attractions such as China’s first lighthouse tower and the under-construction largest wind power plant in the country — making it a golden travel route.

Address: Eastern part of Jinghai Bay, Huilai, Jieyang, Guangdong; approximately 30 kilometers from the county seat

Type: Port/Bay

Opening Hours:

Open all day

Jinghai Town: A town under the jurisdiction of Huilai County, located in the eastern part of the county. Originally a seaside fishing village, it developed into a market town after the Ming Dynasty's Jiajing era. In 1394 (the 27th year of the Hongwu reign), a military garrison was established here, hence the name Jinghai (meaning "pacify the sea"). The town government is 23.5 kilometers from Hui Cheng. It lies within a coastal hilly region, covering an area of 49 square kilometers. In 1987, the population was 53,000, including 9,447 non-agricultural residents. With a coastline stretching 22 kilometers, it is one of the county’s major fishing areas. The town has 263 motorized fishing boats with a total horsepower of 12,000, yielding an annual marine catch of about 5,000 tons. The nearby waters are rocky and abundant in... More details about Jinghai Town ++