Tulin (geology)
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. The features are one to two million years old. The area was opened for tourism as the Yuanmou Earth Forest in 1985.
Other tulins in China
- Longyangxia Tulin in Gonghe County, Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai.
- Zanda Tulin in Zanda County, Ngari Prefecture, Tibet.
- Nanjian Tulin in Nanjian Yi Autonomous County, Dali, Yunnan.
- Jingdong Tulin in Jingdong Yi Autonomous County, Pu'er City, Yunnan.
- Yongde Tulin in Yongde County, Lincang, Yunnan.