
The Western Hills in Kunming, which was named Biji Hills in ancient times, consists of Binao, Huating, Taihua and Lohan hills. The Western Hills Forest Reserve is situated in the western suburb of Kunming, on the west bank of the Dianchi Lake. Being 15 kilometers (9 miles) away from the urban district, the hills extend for more than 35 kilometers (21.7 miles) at an altitude of 2,500 meters (8,202 feet) above sea level. The hills are also known as the 'Sleeping Beauty Hills', a reference to the hills' undulating contours, which are thought to resemble a woman sleeping beside the lake, with tresses of hair flowing into the sea.
The Mini Stone Forest in Western Hill is located on the bank of Dianchi Lake.