Caves
Caves in Yunnan
Why is Jiuxiang Cave so special?
Jiuxiang Cave has about a hundred karst caves and the most wonderful in-cave scenes in China. The caves in Jiuxiang fall into 4 cave clusters: Sanjiao Cave, Dashang Cave, Diehong Cave and Dasha Dam Cave. 66 out of the numerous caves in the area are profitably exploitable and the karst cave cluster is the largest of its kind on Yunnan-Guizhou plateau. The caves in the area are praised for their grandeur, wonder grotesquerie and natural beauty.
Introduction
Some Informatin of Jiuxiang Cave
Jiuxiang Caves is 20 sq km in area and includes 5 tourist attractions, Diehong Bridge (5 km southeast from Jiuxiang Street, famous for the karst caves, the twin waterfalls and the huge natural stone dam cluster), Dasha Dam (consisting of picturesque karst caves and thick forest), Sanjiao Cave (5 km north of Jiuxiang Street, famous for the karst caves), Alu Long [a scenic area 6 km west of Jiuxiang Street, famous for the excavated Yi Nationality cliff paintings of Qin 221BC-206BC) and Han (206BC-220AD) dynasties] and Mingyue (meaning the bright moon) Lake.
Jiuxiang, the birthplace of the aboriginal Yi ethnic people, has a strong minority custom color, a long cultural history, and widely spread old myths and tales. These include Hunting Festival, the Worship the White Dragon Festival, Love Song Contest, Bullfighting, Wrestling, Sanxian Dance (Sanxian is a three-stringed plucked instrument), Rattle Stick Dance and so on.
Main Attractions of Jiuxiang Caves:
Yincui Valley
It is located in the north of Jiuxiang Scenic Spot. Its total length is 1 km. Ii got its name for the the lush vegetation in it. It is also called Lover Valley. They said that it was place for young girls and boys to sing love songs. Girls stood at the right side and boys stood at the left side. They sang songs until they found their right persons. There’s a river named Maitian River flowing in the valley. It’s a branch of Nanpan River. People can take a boat for a distance of 700 meters.
Lying Dragon Cave
There are two waterfalls in it. During flood season, the two waterfalls flow together and meet in a deep pool at a depth of 10 meters. The combined and cascading waterfalls just like two yellow dragons from the rock at a length of 30 meters. So they were named the ‘Female and Male Flying Waterfalls’
Male Lion Hall
It is a slant underground hall. Its height is about 20-30 meters and its length and width are more than 200 meters. Its volume is 1 million cubic meters. It is a typical example hall of Karst caves. There’s no any support in the hall and it can be said the most big underground hall among the carst caves.
Best Time to Visit Jiuxiang Cave
Jiuxiang Scenic Spot can be visited all the year round for the warm climate. In spring, flowers are in full bloom, the weather is neither too hot nor too cold. In summer, people can take a boat there and step into the caves to avoid summer heat.
How to Get There
Jiuxiang Cave is about 108 kilometers away from Kunming, and it’s very convenient to get there from the city center. There are many public buses driving from the city center to Jiuxiang, and public bus will take about 1.5 hours to get there.
Recommended Jiuxiang Tours
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1 Day Kunming Stone Forest Tour with Jiuxiang Cave
4 Days Best Kunming City Tour with The Stone Forest
Travel Tips:
1. Tourists should take enough clothes since they may get wet in boats when they visit the karst caves and the gorges. 2. Visitors can spend their time watching folk songs and dance or tasting local food, which are interesting.
Nearby Attractions
Yangzonghai Lake Scenic Spot and Little White Dragon Forest Park are not far from Jiuxiang Scenic Spot. Tourists can take buses at the gate of the Jiuxiang to go there.
Dali Tianlongdong Cave of Cangshan Mountain in Dali City, travel guide introduces the main attractions, entrance tickets booking, The best time to visit, How to Get there, the highlights, facts, history, photos, weather, accommodation, visiting routes, travel tips, tour maps of Tianlongdong Cave of Cangshan Mountain in Dali(大理苍山天龙洞).
Chinese Name: 大理苍山天龙洞
English Name: Tianlongdong Cave of Cangshan Mountain in Dali City
Xishuangbanna Mengyuan Fairyland Cave in Mengla County travel guide introduces the main attractions, entrance tickets booking, The best time to visit, How to Get there, the highlights, facts, history, photos, weather, accommodation, visiting routes, travel tips, tour maps of Mengyuan Fairyland Cave in Xishuangbanna(勐远仙境). This mysterious cave was formed due to the evolution of the earth. This cave is not just famous among tourists but also the expedition base for geologists.
● Chinese Name: 勐远仙境(Meng yuan xian jing)
● Keywords: Cave, Theravada Buddhism, Longevity culture, Dai & Yao culture,
● Location: Mengyuan Village, Mengla Town, Xishuangbanna,Yunnan, China
● Scenic Area: 30 square kilometers
● Admission Fee: Adult:120rmb; Children: 60rmb (below 1.2m)
● Opening Hours: 8:30am -17.30pm
‣ About Fairyland Cave
This Fairyland Cave is located in Xishuangbanna Mengyuan, Mengla Town. It is awarded with the 5A accredition under the tourism board standard. The combination of the Theravada Buddhism, the Longevity culture, the mountains, water, monsoon, limestone forest, the cave community, Dai culture and other ethnic customs spots make it a perfect therapeutic resort.
‣ About Legend
There is a legend related to this cave. During the Three Kingdom period, Zhugeliang, the escapist of the army was amazed by the wonders of the cave and named it the “Fairyland”. There is a “Sheng – Shaped Door” which is named the No. 1 entrance in China, which signifies wealth and good fortune. This entrance door was built by a patriotic overseas Chinese to promote the Chinese culture.
‣ About Rainforest
Besides being a tourist spot, it’s also a reserved area for protected tropical rainforest and the base for the Chinese Science Education. It’s the best preserved tropical rainforest ecosystem as it is rich in biological diversity. The country’s most protected plants such as Dracaena Angustifolia, Tetrameles etc are found here. Other significant plant is the giant tree which is of the size of more than 10 men figure. Ravine rainforests also exist aplenty here.
‣ About Caves
There are more than 100 caverns in the Fairyland Cave. The longest is about 10km. The paths to the caverns are wavy and winding. It has an underground galaxy atmosphere. Stone forest, stalagmites, stone shoot, underground rivers and other natural landscapes are found here. It’s also a natural dwelling for bats, birds, fish, crabs and other animals. With the combination of the unique lime shoot forest, the rainforest and outstanding landscapes, it is said to be a perfect natural wonderland.
Wanfu Cave
The “Bayeux Scripture” and the “Banna History” recorded that there was a cave called “Baojiaoniutong” or “Tanhuaihaoxiang” by Dai, and now is named “Wanfudong” is about 3360m long and 88m in height. This cave has a strange structure. It’s very narrow with only one man passing passage. It has magical legend; it says that Mengyuan was a cattle fighter kingdom. There was once a fighting tribe entered the cave with a large number of treasures and until today, it has not been found, and chances are you might stumble upon these treasures when you visit this place. A Laoguo Buddhist monk had placed a Buddha’s statue and it has attracted many tourists here for blessings by drinking, wearing, dwelling all the blessed and holy Buddhist objects.
An adventurous expedition into this colourful and rugged cave will unveil this mysterious cave which is very unique and sacred.
In the main hall of the cave, the stalagmites have formed many shapes. The significant shapes are the “openly water drinking horse”, “flying eagle”, “camel by the god side”, “monkey playing”, “peacock”, “elephant” and etc. The most auspicious and wonderful structure is the Buddha with a sky pointing fingers which is said to bless whoever encounters it. There is a huge Sakyamuni statue with a big dragon on the Buddha’s crown. Legends have it that Sakyamuni Buddha brought along this dragon to protect the cave. Also there is a bell, if it’s hit by a mallet, it will have a clear ringing sound. Another sacred spot is the “Saint Pool” that the Buddha used to cure patients with various diseases. The level of the holy water is always maintained high regardless of seasons and the temperature of the cave is always maintained at 21°.
When you passed through the Wanfu Cave, you will reach an underground river. The reflection of the light to the surface of the water and flowing sound of the river seems like a concert in a galaxy cave.
‣ About Ethnic Villages
Indulge yourself in the beauty of nature in the presence of the pristine rainforest and the wild animals in the cave will bring you to the paradise realm. The 3 Dai ethnic villages and 1 Yao ethnic villages seem to be guardians of this fairyland. Their hospitality will make you feel like you are the princess in the “Snow White Story”.
This holy fairyland cave has all the natural given properties for you to relax, recharge, rejuvenate and unveil for yourself the beauty and mysterious cave with all the wonders of the universe.
‣ Attraction Transportation
- Take every 30 minutes bus from Jinghong Bus Station or Fantaichang Bus Station, 35rmb for one ticket.
- Drive a car along with Xiaomo Highway to Mengla, after 86km, turn left on Chengzi Village, go on 4km with the direction to Jinghong
‣ Best Time to Visit
Belonging to tropical rainforest climate, Xishuangbanna’s dry season is from November to April the next year and rainy season is from May to October. With annual average temperature of 21c, it has long summer and no winter. With cool and pleasant four seasons, the best time for traveling Xishuangbanna is from October to June the next year.
‣ Tips
All the information is for reference only, if there was any change, please follows the information of scenic area.
Chinese Name:开远南洞风景区
English Name: Nandong Cave in Kaiyuan City, Honghe
Honghe Nandong Cave in Kaiyuan City travel guide introduces the main attractions, entrance tickets booking, The best time to visit, How to Get there, the highlights, facts, history, photos, weather, accommodation, visiting routes, travel tips, tour maps of Nandong Cave in Honghe(开远南洞风景区).
South Cave or Nandong Cave is a natural landscape area that is magnificent, splendid, strange and beautiful.It is embraced on three sides by green hills and one side by the dam. The hills here are all high and steep. The height of the highest peak is 1,300 meters above sea level. The altitude difference is 230 meters between the top of the peak and the dam, and is 94.5 meters between the top of the peak and water level of the lake. A meter-gage railway (Yunnan-Vietnam Railway) that leads to the southern gate goes through the area directly. Three underground rivers with a steady daily flow come out from the mountains and join together to form the South Cave River. The reaches of the three underground rivers cover an area of over 3,000 square kilometers. The area has strange and beautiful karst caves that are typical examples of karst landforms.
Fengyan (Phoenix Eye) Cave of Cangshan Mountain is one of the Best Tourist Attractions and Top Things to Do when travel to Dali, it introduces the main scenic spots, address, entrance tickets booking, The best time to visit, How to Get there, the highlights, facts, history, photos, visiting routes, travel tips, tour maps of Fengyan (Phoenix Eye) Cave of Cangshan Mountain.
Chinese Name: 大理苍山凤眼洞
English Name: Fengyan (Phoenix Eye) Cave of Cangshan Mountain in Dali City
Location:
Dali Jiangjundong Cave Scenic Area in Dali City travel guide introduces the main attractions, entrance tickets booking, The best time to visit, How to Get there, the highlights, facts, history, photos, weather, accommodation, visiting routes, travel tips, tour maps of Jiangjundong Cave Scenic Area in Dali(大理将军洞风景区).
Chinese Name: 大理将军洞风景区
English Name: Jiangjundong Cave Scenic Area in Dali City
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Qinghuadong Cave in Xiangyun County is one of the Best Tourist Attractions and Top Things to Do when travel to Dali, it introduces the main scenic spots, address, entrance tickets booking, The best time to visit, How to Get there, the highlights, facts, history, photos, visiting routes, travel tips, tour maps of Qinghuadong Cave in Xiangyun County(大理祥云县清华洞).
Chinese Name: 大理祥云县清华洞
English Name: Qinghuadong Cave in Xiangyun County, Dali
Location:
The Dalongdong Cave is located on Jiulong mountain, 10 kilometers northern suburb of Zhaotong city, which has 13 peaks and 9 mountain valleys, with overlapping peaks and green forests. Inside the deep valley under the mountain foot is a big cave, from which a pool of clear water flows out, known as “Dalongdong cave(big dragon hole)”. On the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month, when the moon rises, it will be reflected in Longquan(dragon spring), and the moon in Longquan will be reflected on the rocks in the cave, forming a unique natural landscape of “three moons”. It is one of the eight sceneries of Zhaoyang district of Zhaotong city, named “Longdong Xiyue(dragon hole sucking moon)” or “Longquan Yingyue(dragon spring reflecting moon)”.
It is a natural forest park and a summer resort for sightseeing, playing, boating and fishing. There are many ancient architectural communities, with carved beams, painted platform, and colored pavilion. Inside the cave built a Guanyin palace(观音殿), and theatrical stage outside the cave. Yingchun pavilion(迎春阁) and Suxin Garden(素馨园) stand separately at the south and north of the mountain. On every eighth day of the second lunar month, the locals will hold the traditional festival activity of “play in the dragon hole”.
Chinese Name: 昆明西游洞
Location: 6 kilometers along Kunlu Highway, Kunming
Climate: Subtropical monsoon climate
Opening Hours: Year-round, 08:30 – 17:30
Ticket Prices: Adult ticket: 98 RMB
Official Phone Numbers: 0871-68400888, 0871-65895552
Famous Attractions: Xiyou Cave (西游洞), Water Curtain Cave (水帘洞), Guanyin Cave (观音洞), Qin Wang Palace (秦王宫)
Country: China
City: Kunming, Yunnan Province
Overview of Xiyou Cave Scenic Area
Xiyou Cave, a beautiful and magical karst geological cave, is a masterpiece of nature and a sparkling gem in Yunnan’s tourism circle. The scenic area includes three main attractions: Xiyou Cave, Water Curtain Cave, and Guanyin Cave.
Xiyou Cave, located halfway up the scenic area, extends over 2,000 meters. The marvels inside the cave can be described as unparalleled in the world, featuring stalactites, stone pillars, and gurgling springs, with colors ranging from golden to azure and transparent. Within the cave, one can find openings, and within these openings, the sky and springs await. The main attractions within Xiyou Cave include Fairy Cave (妖精洞), Divine Field (神田), East Sea Dragon Palace (东海龙宫), and Spider Cave (盘丝洞). The colorful reflections and dripping springs within the cave create a mesmerizing atmosphere. The various rock formations such as stone bamboos, stone pillars, and stone flowers showcase the remarkable craftsmanship of nature.
Water Curtain Cave lies at the base of the main peak, stretching over 800 meters, and is primarily composed of the Water Curtain Waterfall, Flower and Fruit Mountain (花果山), and the Heavenly River (通天河). The mother river of Spring City, the Shalang River, flows westward, its crystal-clear waters reflecting the sky like a mirror. Rare fish species like the “goldfish” swim in the river, making boat rides even more spectacular. Flower and Fruit Mountain, the home of the Monkey King, is another breathtaking sight. Water Curtain Cave is grand and profound.
Guanyin Cave is a sacred place for worship and honoring ancestors. The natural Guanyin statue, towering over 10 meters, appears to stand gracefully like a real person. With a history of a thousand years, the tales of Guanyin have been passed down through generations, etching her name into mythology. Behind Guanyin, 18 statues of Arhats stand vividly. The cave is filled with the presence of Buddhas, with radiant Buddhist light illuminating the surroundings, making one feel as if they have entered an otherworldly realm.
The magical and beautiful Xiyou Cave scenic area sincerely welcomes your visit.
Activities
5D High-altitude Glass Bridge
The 5D glass bridge in Xiyou Cave is 250 meters long and reaches a vertical height of 200 meters, renowned as “Yunnan’s first high-altitude 5D glass bridge.”
Jungle Rafting
Starting at the highest point of Xiyou Cave, the jungle rafting course extends approximately 1,500 meters with a drop of over 200 meters, featuring 16 sharp turns before reaching the endpoint.
Glass Time Tunnel
This glass tunnel connects the mountaintop to the foot of the mountain.
Qin Wang Palace
This newly added project invites visitors to journey through the Qin Dynasty with Sun Wukong (孙悟空).
Xiyou Flying Car
A new project at Xiyou Cave.
Yunnan’s First Slide – Alpine Slide
This is the first alpine slide introduced in Yunnan, resembling a silver snake coiling through the floral and wooded landscapes of Xiyou Cave, serving as both a transportation means for visitors and a beautiful scenic feature.
Aerial Entertainment
This includes a series of activities involving aerial cable bridges, suspension bridges, and Myanmar-style bridges, designed to test participants’ psychological resilience and physical balance.
Water Amusement Park
A paradise for children, the water amusement park offers thrilling experiences with various attractions such as plum blossom stakes, iron cable bridges, water escape routes, and water swings.
Ghost Country Heavenly Palace
Prepare for thrills and chills in this spine-tingling attraction!
Cliff Swing
Located on the edge of a cliff over 200 meters high, the swing offers an exhilarating experience.
Alpine Water Skiing
A brave challenge, allowing participants to experience rapid descents on flowing waters.
Super 9D
Experience super 9D, engaging all five senses—auditory, visual, olfactory, tactile, and kinetic—to create an immersive experience featuring storms, lightning, rain, impacts, and mist sprays.
Maze
Navigate through the winding, challenging paths to uncover the truth.
Transportation Information
Transportation Methods: You can take the C10 bus from Minshan Bus Station or Puji Junction in Kunming to Xiyou Cave. If driving, take Longquan Road, transfer to the North Third Ring Road, and go through Gangtou Mountain Tunnel and Puji Tunnel to reach Xiyou Cave.
Useful Information
Ticket Prices:
- Adult ticket: 98 RMB/person
- Student ticket (with student ID): 70 RMB/person
- Half-price (with senior or disability ID, for children 1.2-1.5 meters): 50 RMB/person
These prices include access to Xiyou Cave, Water Curtain Cave, Guanyin Cave, Qin Wang Palace, Alpine Slide (one-time use), Water Amusement Park, Aerial Entertainment, Ghost Country Heavenly Palace, Maze, and more.
Opening Hours: Year-round, 08:30 – 17:30
Note: There are additional voluntary fee-based activities within the scenic area, such as boating, Super 9D, jungle rafting, high-altitude glass bridge, and time tunnel.
Related Events
On March 15, 2023, the CCTV 3.15 Gala exposed potential safety risks associated with the three-point safety harness of the high-altitude suspension bridge at Xiyou Cave.
Zhongping Cave is a distinctive feature of the karst landscape, embodying a sense of nature and life. Hidden deep within the earth’s rocky layers, the forces of nature and time have shaped the rocks in remarkable ways. Explorers can appreciate the intricacies of this natural wonder.
Basic Information about Zhongping Cave
Location:
Luquan County, Kunming City, Yunnan Province
Opening Hours: All day
Entrance Fee: Free
Transportation:
Buses from Kunming North Bus Station travel to Luquan County, with a journey time of about 2 hours.
Driving Route:
Departing from Kunming, take Fengyuan Road — Hangrui Expressway — Jingkun Expressway — Xiangshui Road — G108 — Xiuping Road — Dongshan Road, driving 150 meters to reach Luquan Yi and Miao Autonomous County.
Introduction to Zhongping Cave
Luquan County is one of the counties under the jurisdiction of Kunming City, Yunnan Province. The “Caohai Cave” (草海溶洞) is located in Caohai Village, Zhongping Town, Luquan County. It lies beside Line 4 of the Zhongwu Expressway, approximately 50 kilometers from the county seat and about 124 kilometers from Kunming City, taking nearly 1.5 hours by car.
Main Route:
Travel via the Kunwu Expressway, connecting to Luquan, then proceed along Ludalu to Zhongping Town and from Zhongping Town to Caohai Cave. The roads are asphalt and in good condition. The development of “Caohai Cave” is ongoing, making this a promising attraction to watch for future updates.
The cave is situated beneath the second-layer limestone of the Permian Qixia Formation, developed as a horizontal cave. It extends in a direction of 210° to 250°, with a currently measured length of over 300 meters and an elevation of 215 meters. The cave’s width typically ranges from 8 to 25 meters and its height from 1.5 to 10 meters.
The cave’s cross-section includes semicircular, inverted triangular, and elliptical shapes. During the rainy season, the cave floor features a seasonal dark riverbed. A deep spring river with a flow rate of 30 liters per second emerges at the cave entrance. Stalactites, stone curtains, and stone waterfalls adorn the cave’s ceiling and walls, while the cave floor contains stone pillars and stalagmites.
Though the development of Caohai Cave has just begun, the stones that have not fallen have been around for over a thousand years. Birds still nest in the trees, while streams continue to flow through the valleys, under a blue sky adorned with white clouds. Livestock peacefully graze on the mountains. However, the era of Caohai truly deserves expression, contrasting with the past. As time flows forward, human influence remains limited, yet it is hoped that Caohai can continue to inherit its simple and profound spirit.
Overview
Baoshi Cave, located in Panlong Village (盘龙村), Sandan Town (散旦镇), Fumin County (富民县), is approximately 33 kilometers from Kunming. This limestone cave system comprises multiple caves, including Long Cave (龙洞), Xianren Cave (仙人洞), and Fulin Cave (福临洞), with Baoshi Cave being the main attraction. The cave is named for the abundance of colorful and unique agate stones found within, and it features a stunning variety of stalactites.
Location
- Chinese Name: 宝石洞
- Location: Panlong Village (盘龙村), Sandan Town (散旦镇), Fumin County (富民县)
- Distance from Kunming: 33 kilometers
Getting There
Visitors must walk for about 30 minutes to reach the foot of the mountain after arriving in Sandan Town. The hike to Baoshi Cave takes around 10 minutes.
Geological Features
Baoshi Cave is a large limestone cave system characterized by karst landforms, including:
- Dragon Cave (龙洞)
- Immortal Cave (仙人洞)
- Fulin Cave (福临洞)
The total length of the cave system exceeds 2,500 meters and spans nine layers, interconnected by underground rivers. The water flows gently, creating a refreshing environment.
Cave Characteristics
- Stalactites: The cave is filled with a stunning array of stalactites in various shapes and sizes.
- Archaeological Significance: In 1983, pottery and bone artifacts from the Neolithic era were discovered at the cave entrance, indicating its historical importance.
- Untouched Beauty: Baoshi Cave remains largely undeveloped, hidden deep within the earth and retaining its mysterious allure.
Scenic Highlights
The Baoshi Cave Scenic Area is only a 20-minute drive from the city center, with excellent access from Kunming’s West Third Ring Road (昆明西三环路) and the Northwest Ring Expressway (西北绕城高速). The scenic area features seven caves, of which four are currently developed. Notable highlights include:
- Stalactite Formations: The stalactites within the caves are particularly unique and diverse, especially in the upper sections of Baoshi Cave, where visitors can search for their desired gemstones.
- Gemstone Hunting: Some gemstones are crystal clear and can be crafted into jewelry, such as rings and pendants, depending on visitors’ luck.
The Paradise Water Cave (世外桃源水洞)
One of the highlights of the scenic area is the Paradise Water Cave, where visitors can take a boat ride from the front mountain to the back mountain. The cave features a vast and magnificent landscape that offers a unique charm.
Nature and Recreation
The Baoshi Cave Scenic Area has three main water sources:
- Dongfeng Reservoir Water: Flows through the back mountain to the Paradise Water Cave.
- Clear Stream: A gentle stream flows from the lower cave of Baoshi Cave, home to rare domestic golden line fish and bats.
- Underground Dragon Palace Water: Water continuously gushes from the ground, characterized by its clarity and coolness, comparable to the water from Kunming’s Heilongtan (黑龙潭).
Visitors can enjoy activities such as:
- Camping: Facilities are available for camping, barbecuing, and fishing.
- Water Fun: Play in the water, engage in water fights, and enjoy the natural beauty surrounding the area.
- Harvesting: Fresh vegetables and fruits are available for picking.
Location:
Chinese Name: 麻栗坡县清凉洞
English Name: Qingliang Cave in Malipo County, Wenshan
Overview
Qingliang Cave is a renowned karst cave located in Malipo County, Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. Known for its spacious interior and impressive geological formations, the cave offers a captivating experience with its diverse stalactites, stalagmites, and other formations illuminated under artificial lights.
Location
- Coordinates: Located in the Tianbao Farm area, Mangkeng Production Team, within the Tianbao Port Planning Area.
- Distance: 460 km from Kunming, 110 km from Wenshan, and 39 km from Malipo County.
Geological Features
- Formation: The cave formed through the long-term dissolution of limestone by underground water, which reacts with carbon dioxide to produce calcium bicarbonate. Over hundreds of thousands of years, the deposition of calcium has led to the formation of various cave features.
- Main Attractions: The cave is renowned for its stunning stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars, and flowstones. These formations create a magical atmosphere, resembling a fairytale world.
Highlights
- Stalactites and Stalagmites: The cave walls are adorned with numerous stalactites and stalagmites that vary in shape and color, resembling intricate pieces of art.
- Cave Interior: The cave’s ceiling features many sharp stalactites that have formed over long periods, demonstrating remarkable stability. The floor is home to a clear lake that reflects the cave’s features, creating a picturesque scene.
- Acoustics: Visitors can hear the soothing sound of water droplets falling on the formations, enhancing the cave’s tranquil ambiance.
Visitor Experience
- Scenery: The cave offers breathtaking views, with its formations resembling fantastical sculptures. The interplay of light and shadows highlights the cave’s natural beauty.
- Stability: Despite the seemingly delicate appearance of some formations, they are stable and have formed over extensive periods.
Travel Tips
- Must-See: If you visit Malipo, Qingliang Cave is a must-see attraction that provides a unique and enchanting experience.
- Exploration: Take your time to explore and appreciate the intricate details and grandeur of the cave’s natural formations.
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Exchange some local currency for your trip
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Gary Elliot-Shareholder of Trans Asia Discovery
Michael Huang-Excellent French and English-speaking Tour Guide in Yunnan
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David Yao-Lijiang Tour Operator of Yunnan Exploration
Cindy Cao-Yunnan Tour Operator
Xilinshan Tea House (Kunming, Yunnan)
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Lydia Li-The Founder of Yunnan Exploration
Anna Chen-Yunnan Tour Operator
Kelly Yu-Yunnan Travel Consultant
Cloudy Fu-Website Editor of Yunnan Exploration
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