1. What are the three major caves in China? 2. Introduction to Zhijin Cave, the No. 1 Cave in the World 3. Introduction to Zhijin Cave Attractions Introduction to Zhijin Cave Scenic Area 4. Introduction to Zhijin Cave Scenic Area Introduction to Zhijin Cave What are the three major caves in China?
1. The three major caves in China are: 1. Zhijin Cave Scenic Area in Guizhou 2. Furong Cave in Chongqing 3. Huanglong Cave in Hunan.
2. Introduction:
1. Zhijin Cave, located in Guanzhai Miao Township, Zhijin County, Guizhou Province, is located on the south bank of Liuchong River, one of the sources of Wujiang River. Zhijin Cave Introduction , 120 kilometers away from the provincial capital Guiyang. The geographical coordinates are 26°38′31″～26°52′35″N, 105°44′42″～106°11′38″. The park covers an area of ??170 km2 and the altitude is 900~1670m.
In April 1980, the tourism resources survey team organized by the Zhijin County People's Government discovered this cave.
Zhijin Cave is now a national geological park, a national natural heritage, a national AAAA tourist attraction, and a world geopark.
Zhijin Cave is rated as the first among "China's six most beautiful tourist caves"; "China's most beautiful tourist attractions -" China's top ten strange caves". "China National Geographic" under the jurisdiction of the Chinese Academy of Sciences 》 and other national geographical research departments also gave high praise, calling it the "King of China's Cave", "If you don't look at the mountains after returning from Huangshan Mountain, there is no cave outside Zhijin Cave!" ”
On September 19, 2015 (17:00 pm Japan time), Zhijin Cave National Geopark was officially approved by UNESCO to join the World Geopark. Filling Zhijin Cave introduced Guizhou’s lack of world geology The park has become the first world geological park in Guizhou Province.
2. Furong Cave is located on the bank of Furong River in Jiangkou Town, Wulong County, with a total length of 2,700 meters. It is famous for its numerous shafts, complete types of cave sediments, perfect shape, and pure texture. Its shafts are the largest group of shafts discovered at home and abroad. Various secondary chemical sediments in the cave are dazzling and colorful, including almost all stalactite deposits. There are more than 70 types. Professor Zhu Xuewen, president of the China Cave Association, commented that "Furong Cave is a gorgeous and splendid underground art palace and a cave science museum with rich content." Tourists call it "the best cave in the world". /p>
3. Huanglong Cave is located in Wulingyuan Scenic Area, the core scenic area of ??Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province. It is an integral part of the World Natural Heritage and World Geopark Zhangjiajie. It is a typical karst landform and is listed as an international tourist cave member. , one of the 35 top scenic spots in the country, the first batch of AAAA tourist areas (spots) in China, the first batch of well-known tourism brands in China, the best tourist attractions in Hunan Province, the famous trademarks in Hunan Province, and one of the Zhangjiajie tourist boutiques, enjoying the unrivaled wonders In 2005, Huanglong Cave was selected as "China's Most Beautiful Tourist Cave". Introduction to Zhijin Cave.
Attractions
Zhijin Cave, formerly known as "Daji Cave", "Qianhong Cave" and "Zhijin Tiangong", is located at the entrance of Dongjie Street, Guanzhai Township, 23 kilometers northeast of Zhijin County, Guizhou. In April 1980, the tourism resources survey team organized by the Zhijin County People's Government discovered this cave. Zhijin Cave encompasses various sedimentary forms in today's karst caves. It is both an underground art treasure house and a karst museum. "Wonder of the World". Zhijin Cave is a famous karst scenic spot in my country and one of the top 40 national tourist attractions approved by the State Council in 1988, together with Hongfeng Lake, Dragon Palace and Huangguoshu. The three national scenic spots of the Great Falls together form a golden tourist ring.
Zhijin Cave has developed 47 cave halls, with the widest part of the cave hall being 173 meters and generally 50-60 meters high. The maximum height is 150 meters. The terrain inside the cave is complex, with 10 scenic spots such as the Welcome Hall and Longevity Palace, and more than 40 karst forms. It is known as the "Karst Museum" and there are natural landscapes such as ground karst, canyons, streams, and waterfalls outside the cave. and Buyi, Miao and Yi villages.
The entire scenic area covers an area of ??450 square kilometers. In addition to the Zhijin Cave Scenic Area, there are Zhijin Ancient City, Nujie River Canyon, and Hongjiadu Scenic Area. Zhijin City was built in 1382 AD. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides and runs through the city. There are 71 clear springs and more than 50 nunneries and temples in the city, including the uniquely structured Caishen Temple and Bao'an Temple, which is a combination of cave and temple.
In 2009, the Zhijin Cave Scenic Area was successfully upgraded to a national AAAA-level scenic area.
[Edit this paragraph] Scenic Landforms
Zhijin Cave is located on the south bank of Liuchong River, one of the sources of Wujiang River. It is a high-level dry cave. There are more than 40 kinds of accumulations such as stalagmites, stone pillars, stone buds, and bell flags scattered throughout the cave, forming a variety of karst landscapes. The caves are criss-crossed, stone peaks are scattered around, and flowing water, intermittent ponds, and underground lakes are staggered among them. It is known as "karst treasure" and "karst cave wonder".
The reason why Zhijin Cave is called the "King of Cave" is that it has many of the best caves in the world. For example, the entire developed part of the cave covers an area of ??350,000 square meters. Introduction to Zhijin Cave; the variety and high grade of the accumulations in the cave are rare in the world; the highest and widest span of the cave hall is the highest; the magical silver rain tree is exquisite Curly stones are rare in the world. The biggest scenery is the Tallin World in the Golden Pagoda Palace. In the cave hall of 16,000 square meters, there are more than 100 gold and silver pagodas, divided into 11 halls. Among the golden pagodas and silver pagodas, stalagmites, stone vines, stone curtains, stone curtains, bell flags, stone drums and stone pillars are scattered all over, echoing the pagodas from a distance.
[Edit this paragraph] Geological Characteristics
Zhijin Cave belongs to the subtropical humid monsoon climate area. It is located on the south bank of the Juejie River Canyon in the upper reaches of the Wujiang River in my country. It was affected by the neotectonic movement and the massif was uplifted. Li, a high-level dry cave formed by the river cutting down the dissolved rock mass. The geological formation is about 500,000 years old, and it has experienced the late Early Pleistocene to the middle and late Pliocene. Due to the complex and changeable geological structure, the cave has the characteristics of multi-pattern, multi-stage and multi-type development.
Zhijin Cave is a multi-level, multi-stage, multi-category and multi-form complete karst system. It is one of the best tourist caves in the world that has been developed. The relative height difference in the cave is more than 150 meters, and the widest span is 175 meters. The height and width of the cave are generally between 60 and 100 meters, with a total area of ??more than 700,000 square meters. The average height of the accumulation is about 40 meters, and the highest accumulation At 70 meters, it is more than 7 meters taller than the tallest stalagmite in the Mount Martin Cave in Cuba, the world's tallest. In terms of the volume of the cave and the height of the deposits, it is two or three times larger than the caves in France, Yugoslavia and other European countries that have always been world-renowned and ranked among the top six tourist caves in the world.
[Edit this paragraph] Scale of the scenic spot
The grand scale, various shapes and colors are the distinctive features of the Zhijin Cave landscape. At present, the length of the cave has been surveyed to 12.1 kilometers, the relative height difference is more than 150 meters, the widest span is 175 meters, the general width and height are 60 meters to 100 meters, the total area is more than 700,000 square meters, and the average height of the accumulation is 40 meters Left and right, the highest reaches 70 meters, covering more than 40 accumulation forms of karst cave deposits around the world, showing a vast atmosphere, infinite scenery, the majestic "underground tower forest", the ethereal "iron mountain clouds", and endless scenery. The "Silent Mountains" at the end of the world, the majestic "Hundred-foot Curtain" descending, the profound and infinite "Guanghan Palace", the mysterious "Lingxiao Palace", the majestic and tall "Silver Rain Tree", the slender and exquisite The "curling stones", the lifelike "Samantabhadra riding an elephant", and the "deep love between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law" are large paintings and small scenes everywhere, which are shocking and breathtaking. According to expert inspection and comparison, Zhijin Cave's scale, shape, type, and landscape effect are more grand, complete, and beautiful than the world-famous caves in France and Yugoslavia.
The magnificent and colorful karst landscape makes Zhijin Cave look magnificent. Within an area of ??about 5 square kilometers around the surface of Zhijin Cave, there are typical Luohuan Basin, Tiansheng Bridge, Tianchuang Valley, Buried River and Canyon, etc., which have high ornamental value and scientific research value. They are called by the internationally renowned geomorphologist William. "The world's first-class karst landscape". Zhijin Cave is like a bright pearl, reflecting on it. There is a giant water cave 2 kilometers west of the cave, and Dongfeng Lake, a water scenery tourist route 3 kilometers east of the cave in the direction of Guiyang, and Zhijin Cave complement each other and complement each other.
[Edit this paragraph] Cultural landscape
The thought-provoking Yi cultural relics and the elegant Zhijin Ancient City add a rich cultural atmosphere to Zhijin Cave. The Nawei Ruins and the Tomb of An Bangyan, the former residence of An Bangyan, the leader of the Yi nationality uprising in the late Ming Dynasty that shocked the southwest, are located near Zhijin Cave. It is breathtaking to pay homage to the ancient ruins. Zhijin Ancient City, known as "Little Guilin", is 23 kilometers away from Zhijin Cave. It is one of the four famous historical and cultural towns in the province. There are many temples, temples, pavilions and stone arch bridges in the city, which are closely related to the strange mountains, beautiful water, The clear springs are interdependent, and the relics of outstanding figures from past dynasties, such as Madam Shexiang of the Ming Dynasty and Ding Baoji, an important official of the Qing Dynasty, make Zhijin Cave a scenic spot that combines natural and cultural landscapes.
[Edit this paragraph] Folk customs
The rich ethnic customs and unique customs and specialties enrich and enrich tourists' trip to the famous cave. Zhijin Cave is located in the Miao area. Here, Zhijin Cave Introduction, you can appreciate the power of the Miao crossbow shooting performance, dance the Lusheng dance with the music of the Miao compatriots, and personally experience the "flower dance" of Miao children to seek mates and choose partners. "The scene is here. The famous gold-woven "Canxue" and "Golden Ink Jade" marble series handicrafts, batik souvenirs with simple workmanship and sandware utensils are available for visitors to enjoy and purchase. The highly nutritious bamboo and susceptibility products have unique flavors. The "Kung Pao Chicken", "Buckwheat Jelly" and "Lao Guo Stinky Tofu" are all available for visitors to taste.
[Edit this paragraph] Scenic spots
Currently divided into ten scenic spots, namely the Welcome Hall, Lecture Hall, Talin Cave, Wanshou Palace, Wangshan Lake, Jiangnan Zeguo, Xuexiang Palace, Lingxiao Palace, Guanghan Palace, Shiwandashan.
Welcome Hall: more than 200 meters long. Due to the sunlight at the entrance of the cave, the hall is covered with moss. There is a circular skylight about ten meters in diameter on the top of the hall, which allows sunlight to shine directly into the bottom of the cave; the strings of water droplets dripping from the window edge, under the sunlight, seem to be scattered with thousands of dollars, which is called "round light, a cave sky". Also known as "Luoqian Cave". In a small hall next to the side wall, there is a stalactite more than ten meters high, which looks like a rising mushroom cloud after a nuclear bomb explodes. It is called the "Mushroom Cloud Hall". There is also a circular pond with a diameter of about four meters in the hall. Standing on the edge of the pond, you can watch the forest of stalagmites in the pond and the reflection of the cave windows, which is called "Shadow Spring".
Lecture hall: about 200 meters long and 50 meters wide. It got its name because of the karst deposits like Luohan's Lectures. There is a pool of 300 square meters in the middle, divided into two by stalactites, named "Sun Moon Lake", which is the lowest point in the whole cave. The karst in the pool is more than 20 meters high and the bottom is more than 10 meters wide. It is shaped like a three-story pagoda, with a Buddha sitting on the top, like a gathering of gods to preach. On the semicircular stone platform on the east side, many Arhats gathered to listen. Some held scriptures in their hands, some held their chins in meditation, and some asked their neighbors. The cave wall is like a natural mural in seven colors, showing scenes of mountains, forests, and fields.
Talin Cave, also known as "Golden Pagoda City": covers an area of ??more than 16,000 square meters, with more than 100 stone towers, golden and shining, with the highest one reaching more than 30 meters, and the bottom More than twenty meters around. The group of towers divides the scenic area into eleven halls, which are filled with stalagmites, stone pillars, stone curtains, bells and flags, with different shapes and various atmospheres. The water in the "Mushroom Pond" is clear, with countless stone mushrooms in it, and their shadows fluctuate; there are patches of stone flowers in front of the pond.
Wanshou Palace: In ancient times, the huge rocks that collapsed from the cave roof piled up like a mountain, which was called "Wanshou Mountain". Later, the mountain was covered with karst deposits. There is a rare "hole jar" in the shape of an oval. There is a "soapstone" next to it, which is crystal clear and crimson, resembling a "peacock in full bloom". There are three "longevity stars", ten to twenty meters high.
Wangshan Cave: It is an underground lake 170 meters long and more than 40 meters wide. This is the hub in the cave and can lead to major scenic spots. The stalactites by the lake are black, the largest of which is ten meters high and shaped like an iron tree. The tree body is covered with thousands of black stone beads. The upper right side is white, like snowflakes covering it, so it is called "Iron Tree Silver Flower".
The northeastern shore of the lake is a steep slope, divided into two roads: one along the 18th winding, around 27 turns, and up the 441 stone steps to enter the "Nantian Gate" and the "Lingxiao Hall"; the other passes through the four Enter the "Beitianmen" with one hundred and twenty-two stone steps and enter the "Guanghan Palace"
Ticket: 120 yuan
"China's most beautiful tourism" in the China National Geographic "Beauty Pageant China" selection event "Caves" top list
In the "Most Beautiful Places in China" list, many once-obscure places have been pushed into the public eye. "China National Geographic" described this in the magazine as: subverting tradition: Famous mountains and lakes have been dismissed one after another; aesthetics are promoted: Glacier Yadan comes into view; attention is paid to the west: fringe culture shines. In the new century, China National Geographic magazine reveals the most beautiful and natural China to the world from a new perspective, advancing the aesthetic process in the new era.
Among them, Zhijin Cave ranks first among the "most beautiful tourist caves in China".
Top of the list of "Top Ten Most Beautiful Cave in China"
[1][2] Recently, the Organizing Committee of Scenic China_China's Most Beautiful Tourist Attractions Ranking released "China's Most Beautiful Cave" "Tourist Attractions" ranking list, Zhijin Cave Scenic Area was selected as "China's most beautiful tourist attractions - the first of the top ten most beautiful caves in China".
The "China's Most Beautiful Tourist Attractions" selection activity is jointly launched by the "Travel World" travel magazine, Sohu Travel Network, Tourism Hutong Community Network, and the Beautiful China website. In this selection event, millions of netizens voted online, and "civilian" experts composed of hundreds of media reporters, travel agency directors, and senior travelers voted. Among the 509 scenic spots and tourist cities across the country, 238 were selected. ***Divided into "China's top ten most beautiful caves", "China's top ten most beautiful mountains", "China's top ten most beautiful religious temples", "China's top ten most beautiful coastal cities", "China's top ten most beautiful There are 30 different types of sections including "Ancient Towns", "China's Top Ten Most Beautiful Gardens", "China's Top Ten Most Beautiful Waterfalls", "China's Top Ten Most Beautiful Forest Parks", "China's Top Ten Most Beautiful Religious Mountains", etc. Travel has conducted a comprehensive and categorized selection of the best tourist attractions. The selection is divided into four stages: recommendation, preliminary selection, review, and publication. The scenic spots shortlisted for this time must not only meet the requirements of infrastructure integrity, safety, comfort and convenience, but also need to be informative, ornamental and entertaining. Introduction to Zhijin Cave Attractions Introduction to Zhijin Cave Scenic Area
1. Zhijin Cave is located in Guanzhai Miao Township, Zhijin County, Guizhou Province. It is located on the south bank of Liuchong River, one of the sources of Wujiang River, 1.5 miles from the provincial capital. 120 kilometers from Guiyang. The geographical coordinates are 26°38′31″～26°52′35″N, 105°44′42″～106°11′38″. The park covers an area of ??170 km2 and the altitude is 900~1670m.
2. Zhijin Cave is large in scale and has spectacular scenery. Its length has been proven to be 13.5 kilometers. It is said that this can be regarded as a world championship. Such a large span without collapse reflects the magical power of nature. The various stalactites, stalagmites, and stone curtains in Zhijin Cave are of various shapes and shapes; there are also intermittent ponds and underground lakes. It is truly a wonderful underground world with more than 120 forms of various accumulations and crystallizations, which is also a known world record. There is a kind of bush-like curly stone that grows on stalactites. It is in the shape of thin strips. Its center is a hollow pipe that seals water. The pipe wall is very thin and the whole body is transparent. It is not bound by gravity and automatically avoids obstacles. Block, freely curling into space. This curly stone is extremely rare and is considered a lava rarity. The "Silver Rain Tree" is also a very rare flower-like transparent crystal, 17 meters high, soaring into the sky, covered with gold and silver, and extremely beautiful. Introduction to Zhijin Cave Scenic Area Introduction to Zhijin Cave
1. Zhijin Cave Scenic Area is one of the second batch of national key scenic spots announced by the State Council in August 1988. In December 1991, it was selected as one of the top 40 tourist attractions in China by the National Tourism Administration, ranking 13th.
2. To the south of the scenic spot are Huangguoshu Waterfall, Anshun Dragon Palace, Puding Chuandong Paleolithic Site and Maling River Canyon; to the east are Guiyang Tourism Distribution Center Hongfeng Lake and Baihua Lake; to the north are Baili Lake Rhododendron; to the west there are Caohai Nature Reserve and "Nine Cave Sky", which are an important part of Guizhou's western tourism pearl line.
3. The scenic spot is 157 kilometers away from Guiyang in the east, 142 kilometers away from Bijie in the north, and 99 kilometers away from Anshun in the south. It has three-level tourism from Tian (Long) to Zhi (Jin) and An (Shun) to Zhi (Jin). The highway leads directly to the scenic spot. After years of construction and development, Zhijin Cave Scenic Area has begun to take shape, with various tourism infrastructure gradually improved, supporting functions enhanced, and reception capacity increased. It currently receives 50,000 tourists.