Through its hard efforts, Stone Forest has establishes a good reputation in the tourists, gained the recognition of relevant departments and social communities during the procession of construction and development. Stone Forest has awarded the following honors since 1982:

National Scenic Resort of China approved by the State Council in 1982

Advanced Unit of the National Scenic spots system awarded in 1992

Advanced Unit of National Tourism Industry awarded in 1993

Provincial Advanced Unit of Yunnan Tourism Industry awarded in 1994

Bases for Patriotic Education of Yunnan awarded in 1999

Advance Unit of National Scenic Areas awarded in 2000

National Youth Civilization Unit awarded in 2001

AAAA Tourist Area (Site) at National Level approved by the National Tourism Administration in 2001

National Geological Park of China approved by the Ministry of Land Resources in 2001

China Famous Brand for Tourism awarded in 2002

Global Geopark approved by Geology Department of UNESCO in 2004

International Torch Festival of Stone Forest has been listed as “Top 10 Festivals with the best  growth potential of China” by International Festivals & Events Association in 2005 

The long narrative poem “Ashima”, which is instructed orally among Sani People of Yi Nationality, is listed as Non-material Culture Heritage by State Council in 2006

Advanced Unit of National Civilized Scenic Areas awarded in 2006 

National Labor Award to the Ashima Guide Department issued by All-China Federation of Trade Unions in 2007

AAAAA Tourist Area (Site) at National Level approved by the National Tourism Administration in 2007

Listed in the World Heritage by UNESCO in 2007 approved by the World Heritage Committee

National Top 10 Scenic Spots for comprehensive management program approved by Ministry of Construction in 2007

Best 10 scenic resource protection areas of China approved by Ministry of Construction in 2007

The Tour Guide Group of the Stone Forest Scenic Area was awarded the title of "Model Group of Women" jointly by All China Women's Federation, Organizing Committee of the 29th Olympic Games and the Leading Group of Women Making Achiements Campaign on 30th April of 2008.

Provincial Civilization Scenic Spot awarded by provincial committee (of the CPC) and provincial government on 11th June of 2008

National Civilization Scenic Area awarded by Central Civilization Office, Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, and National Tourism Administration on 24th March of 2009.