Tulin (geology) explained

Tulin, meaning “earth forest”, is a form of geological clay formation. It takes the form of pillars which from a distance give the impression of a forest.

There are multiple examples of tulins in Yuanmou County in the Yunnan Province of China, in an area of about 50 square kilometers. The tallest formation has a height of 40m (130feet). The features are one to two million years old.^[1] The area was opened for tourism as the Yuanmou Earth Forest (Tulin in Chinese) in 1985.^[2]

Other tulins in China

• Longyangxia Tulin (龙羊峡土林) in Gonghe County, Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai.
• Zanda Tulin (札达土林) in Zanda County, Ngari Prefecture, Tibet.
• Nanjian Tulin (南涧土林) in Nanjian Yi Autonomous County, Dali, Yunnan.
• Jingdong Tulin (景东土林) in Jingdong Yi Autonomous County, Pu'er City, Yunnan.
• Yongde Tulin (永德土林) in Yongde County, Lincang, Yunnan.

See also

• Stone Forest
  • Hoodoo Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Earth Forest in Yuanmou. China.org. 14 April 2017.
2. Web site: The Earth Forest Of Yuanmou. Yunnan Tourism website. 14 April 2017.