6 heart-pounding cave adventures awaits you in China. Let us pack to explore China top 6 most beautiful caves include Zhiji Cave, Hibiscus (Furong) Cave, Yellow Dragon Cave of Zhangjiajie, Tenglong Cave, Snow Jade (Xueyu)Cave and Benxi Water Cave now.
No.1. Zhijin Cave(贵州织金洞)
120km away from Guiyang, the capital city of Guizhou, is Zhijin Cave(织金洞), the most beautiful cave in China. Zhijin Cave was discovered in 1980. This 6.6km-long cave measures 50m at its highest and 175m at its widest. Its relative height is over 150m. It consists of 3 layers. 40 types of Karst limestone formations of all sizes, shapes and colors grace its 47 halls.
Walking and cruising this cave are not all the story. Joyful ethnic dances and folk songs of the Miao and Dong people will more than delight you.
Add: Guanzhai Township, Zhijin Town, Guizhou(贵州省织金县城东北23公里处的官寨乡)
Open: 08:30 to 17:30 (Mar 1 to Nov 30) Off season: 09:00 to 17:00 Dec 1 to Feb 28)
Entry Fee: Peak season: Mar 1 to Nov 30: RMB 120 Off season: Dec 1 to Feb 28: RMB 100
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No.2.Hibiscus(Forong) Cave(芙蓉洞) from Chongqing
Feature: Chongqing’s Hibiscus Cave(Furong Cave) is the second most beautiful Karst cave in China, just after Zhijin Cave in Guizhou. If you unfortunately arrive in Chongqing during hot summer (June to Aug), especially during Aug, there is a place where you can escape the scorching sunshine. (As you know, Chong is a disaster during summer, it is unbearably hot).
If you are suspicious of this cave’s splendor, well, it has been enlisted into a UNESCO world heritage site in 2007.
Notes: Hibiscus(Furong) Cave is an integral part of Wulong Karst(武隆喀斯特). Together with Stone Forest(云南石林) and Libo Karst of Guizhou(贵州荔波喀斯), they constitute South China Karst, a UNESCO natural heritage in China.
Add: No.88, Furong Road, Xiangkou Town, Wulong County, Chongqing City(重庆市武隆县巷口镇芙蓉路88号). 190km from downtown Chongqing
Open: 08:30~17:00
Entry Fee: Mar 1 to Oct 31: RMB 120 Nov 1 to Feb: RMB 65
Rating: AAAAA
Open: 08:30~17:00
Entry Fee: Mar 1 to Oct 31: RMB 120 Nov 1 to Feb: RMB 65
Rating: AAAAA
No.3. Yellow Dragon Cave(黄龙洞) of Zhangjiajie
Feature: Huanglong Cave(Dragon Cave黄龙洞), the centerpiece of Zhangjiajie, is famed as the 3rd most beautiful caves in China. The karst landform unique and prevalent to South China, finds the fullest expression here. Expect to see a sea of limestone formations, caves within caves, underground rivers and spacious palace-like dry caves.
Highlight: Encompassing the most diversified cave types on earth, Yellow Dragon Cave(Huang Long Dong) of Zhangjiajie is dubbed "world-class cave museum." It houses a water reservoir, 2 rivers, 3 pools, 4 waterfalls, 98 corridors, dozens of pinnacles, nearly 1,000 pools and tens of thousands of stalactites and stalagmites. You can see limestone formations of all sizes, shapes, colors, styles and ages within.
Best time to visit: Spring (flowers) and autumn (fruits and nice weather)
Add: the centerpiece of Zhangjiajie, Hunan province. 30min from Zhangjiajie Airport, Zhangjiajie Bus Transit Center, and Zhangjiajie Railway Station.
Open: Mar to Nov：8：00-17：00
Nov to Mar：8：30-16：30
National Holiday：7：00-18：00
Entry Fee: RMB 100
Quick Facts: Length: 15m Relative Height: 140m Area: 100000 sq m2. Layout: two-storey Water Caves and two-storey Dry Caves
No.4. Tenglong Cave(腾龙洞)
Feature: Tenglong Cave consists of a dry cave, the biggest in Asia, and a cave cutting through by a 16.8m-long river, which forms a 23m-high waterfall. It is home to 5 hills, 10 big halls and over 10 underground waterfalls. It can house 800,000 people meanwhile. Its entry elevated at 70m, allows helicopters to flying in. At the entrance, Tujia ethnic costumes are on offer. With a fee of around RMB 10, you can pose for photos, with the cave as the background. There is only a smattering of stalactites and stalagmites inside. Walking for 20min, you will see a grand theatre. Amazing, isn’t it. Pick a seat and treat yourself to the highest standard of Tujia ethnic songs, dances and operas. The average temperature ranges from 14一18℃. No snakes inside.
Add: No.1. Tenglong Avenue(Teng Long Da Dao腾龙大道),Lichuan City, Hubei Province.
6km from Lichuan city downtown
Open: 08:30-17:30
Entry Fee: RMB 180
Quick Facts: Area: 69sq km. Height of the Entry: 74m Width of the entry: 69m The highest point: 235m Whole Length: 52.8km Waterfalls: over 10
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No.5. Snow Jade Cave(Xueyu Cave雪玉洞)
Feature: At 1644m long, Snow Jade Cave combines natural spectacles with beguiling Tujia ethnic customs. Snow Jade Cave is in her teenage period. A sea of milky white, jade-like stalactites and stalagmites draw visitors from near and far. In terms of quality, quantity and scale, they are unmatched worldwide. Waters here are super pure, which is rich in benefiting minerals, and the air is super fresh, which is rich in oxygen.
Add: The left bank of Longhe Valley, Fengdu City, Chongqing
Open: 09:00—17:00
Entry Fee: RMB 70
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No.6. Benxi Water Cave(本溪水洞)
What to see in Benxi Water Cave?
Water Cave: Stretching 5800m long, Water Cave spans 36000 sq m2. The bay can shelter over 40 boats. The underground river is the longest navigable one on earth. The boat tour lasts for 40min. Keep your eyes peeled off for the amazing limestone formations.
Dry Cave: At 300m long, Dry Cave is star-studded with limestone formations of all sizes and shapes.
Prince River Kayaking(太子河漂流): Reconnect with nature as you slide down this 14km-long scenic trail. Except for relishing in the countryside views and misty forests, you can indulge in the thrilling outdoor fun.
Crocodile Park(鳄鱼园): Eye-opening crocodile stunts await you. You can ride a crocodile, tame it, swim with it or hug and kiss it.
Benxi Geological Museum(本溪地质博物馆): Encompassing 10,000 sq m2, this park vividly introduces the geological changes of Benxi, through a wide diversity of fossils and specimens.
Add: 30km east of Benxi, Liaoning Province
Open: 08:30 to 18:00
Entry Fee: RMB 165
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