Zhangjiajie Huanglong Cave Scenic Spot

​​​In the green mountains and green valleys in Wulingyuan, Zhangjiajie, there is a shocking underground wonder – Huanglong Cave Scenic Spot. It attracts tourists from all over the world with its unique karst landform, dazzling cave landscape and profound cultural heritage, and has become a bright business card for Zhangjiajie tourism. zitain

Geographical coordinates and formation secrets

Huanglongdong Scenic Spot is located in Suoxiyu Town, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province, at the eastern end of Wulingyuan Scenic Spot. From a high altitude, Huanglong Cave is like a pearl inlaid in the green earth, exuding a mysterious breath. Its formation has undergone geological evolution for hundreds of millions of years. About 380 million years ago, it was still a vast ocean, and a large number of soluble limestone and dolomite strata were precipitated here. With the passage of time, the crustal movement has gradually raised the formation, the sea water has receded, and the cave has begun to give birth. After a long karst and water flow, this is a large-scale and peculiar underground palace. zitain

Huanglong Cave is a typical karst karst landform, which is a limestone underground river erosion type cave. There are many karst landscapes such as stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars, stone flowers, and stone mantles in the cave, and there are thousands of postures. The vertical height of the cave is 140 meters and the total length is 7.5 kilometers. It can be divided into four floors from top to bottom. Each floor has its unique developmental characteristics and landscape. The cave body is developed in the triassic carbonate strata, and is controlled by various factors such as lithology, tectonics, geomorphology and dissolution datum, and has formed a three-dimensional spatial structure of the three-story and small six-story near shore. zitain

A visual feast of natural landscapes

Dragon Palace: The Fantastic Underground Palace​

The Dragon Palace is one of the most famous scenic spots in Huanglong Cave, and it is also the oldest and largest hall in the cave, which was formed 200,000 years ago. Stepping into the Dragon Palace, it seems to have entered a fantasy world. There are many stalagmites of different sizes sprung up like mushrooms after a rain, with a total of 1,705, of which 516 are higher than 1 meter. Among the many stalagmites, ‘Dinghaishenzhen’ is undoubtedly the most dazzling star. It is as high as 19.2 meters and is the highest stalagmite in Huanglong Cave. This stalagmite grows on the collapsed slope. According to cave scientists, it has taken at least 200,000 years to grow to its current height, and there are still dripping water on the top, and it is still growing and developing. In order to clearly show the value of ‘Dinghaishenzhen’ and enhance people’s awareness of protection, on April 18, 1998, Huanglongdong Scenic Spot insured him 100 million in insurance companies, setting a precedent for the world’s resource asset insurance. zitain

The ‘Dinghai Shenzhen’ echoes the ‘Dragon King’s Throne’. It is one of the three treasures of the Dragon Palace and the largest stalagmite in the cave. Under the light of the light, the entire Dragon Palace is like a dream, as if it is really a palace where the Dragon King lives, which makes people sigh the magic of nature. zitain

Xiangshui River: The Mysterious Underground Yin River​

Xiangshui River is an underground Yin River in Huanglong Cave, with a total length of 2820 meters and an average water depth of 6 meters. Shuttle on the Xiangshui River by boat is a unique experience for visiting Huanglong Cave. The river is crystal clear, and under the light of the light, the waves are sparkling. The stalactites on both sides of the stalking are different in shape, some are like swords and straight into the water, some are like fairies dancing, and some are lifelike like various animals. The boat was in the meantime, and the sound of the river slapping the boat on the side of the boat came from time to time, as if it was a wonderful movement played by nature. This is also the ideal living environment for the national second-class protected animal salamander. Maybe during the tour, you can also be lucky to catch a glimpse of the salamander. zitain

Tianxian Water: The Wonders of the Waterfall

Tianxian Water is a waterfall landscape in Huanglong Cave. It pours down from a height, like silver training, majestic. The water source of the waterfall comes from the cracked water at the top of the cave. Due to the perennial scouring and dissolution, a deep pool is formed under the waterfall. Standing under the waterfall, I feel the coolness brought by the splashing water, and listen to the roar of the waterfall, as if I am in a fairyland. The area where Tianxianshui is located is not very developed, but this smart waterfall adds a different kind of vitality and vitality to the entire scenic spot. zitain

Labyrinth: The mysterious underground stone forest

The maze is the essence of Huanglong Cave, with an area of about 1600 square meters. The stone stalactites here are crystal clear and shining, with stone mantles, stone flags and stone pearls all over it. Stepping into the maze, it seems to have entered an underground stone forest, and the narrow passage is twists and turns, making people lose their way. Against the backdrop of the light, all kinds of karst landscapes are unpredictable, sometimes like a mysterious castle, sometimes like blooming flowers, sometimes like a dancing fairy. The sound stone here is even more unique. Two stalagmites are formed by long-term groundwater erosion to form a wonderful hole, and tapping from different angles can produce different notes, just like a musical instrument of nature. zitain

The profound accumulation of history and culture

The discovery of Huanglong Cave is full of legends. During the Spring Festival in 1983, Mao Jinchu, chief of the militia battalion in Hekou Village, Yujiazui Township, Cili County, Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province, led 7 militias into the cave to explore. When they first entered, they were shocked by the bottomless caves, the cymbal stalactites and the complex passages. Because he failed to find out the passage in the cave, Mao Jinchu took someone to explore Huanglong Cave again. This time they brought a road sign and traveled all the places in the cave. According to preliminary exploration, there are 13 halls in the cave, the Dragon Palace has an area of about 10,000 square meters, and the total area of the whole cave is not less than 300 mu. The rich stalactites in the cave, stone pillars that can knock out the sound of music, and the navigable Yinhe River and other strange landscapes amaze them. After that, Mao Jinchu reported this discovery, and Huanglong Cave entered people’s vision and was officially opened to the public in 1984. zitain

In addition to this discovery history, there are many legends and stories in Huanglong Cave. Legend has it that during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, there was a 100-day drought. Master Yunyou, Master He Junru, said that there was a spring in Huanglong Cave, but was locked in the cave by Huanglong. After that, he took his apprentice into the cave to ask for the rain, and the people were cheering outside to cheer, and there was indeed a spring water pouring out. Unexpectedly, the spring water was quickly exhausted, and all the people who entered the cave were killed. These legends add a mysterious color to Huanglong Cave, and also reflect the local people’s awe of nature and yearning for a better life. zitain

Facilities and services

Huanglongdong Ecological Plaza: The Blend of Pastoral and Art​

Huanglongdong Ecological Plaza is located at the entrance of the scenic spot, covering an area of 138 acres. The square is north of Jiao’erjian Mountain in the north, Suoxi in the south, and the water is pleasant on both sides. Nearly 1,600 trees and shrubs are planted here, turf and greening projects cover an area of nearly 30,000 square meters, and the farmland is nearly 20,000 square meters. In the southeast of the square, rice, corn and various fruits and vegetables are integrated with farmhouses, poultry, and peaceful pigeons to form a beautiful pastoral song picture. The Huanglong Concert Hall on the square is shaped like a Zhangjiajie cultural collection that is about to be unfolded and waiting for the world to read. In addition, the Huanglongdong Internet Red Toilet (also known as ‘Maoth’) on the square is also unique. It is round in shape, like two huge grass trees standing in the field, which are perfectly integrated with the surrounding environment. Toilet building area 218.74 The square meter, the interior facilities are luxurious, the whole house is heated and dehumidified, the automatic hand dryer, the background music, and the colorful light belt are all available. zitain

Travel Services: Intimate Guarantee Travel​

The Huanglong Cave Scenic Spot provides tourists with a full range of tourism services. In terms of tickets, the full-price ticket is 121 yuan (including tickets, in-cave cruises, and in-cave interpreters), student tickets (over 14 years old) / elderly tickets (60-65 years old) 73 yuan, and seniors over 65 years old 43 Yuan, children under the age of 14 are 25 yuan, and children under 1.2 meters do not need to buy tickets. It is recommended that tourists buy tickets on the official account, Ctrip, Meituan and other OTA platforms in advance, avoid queuing on the spot, and swipe their ID cards to enter the park directly. The opening hours of the scenic spot are 8:00 – 18:00. It is recommended to go in the morning, and there are relatively few tourists. zitain

After entering the scenic spot, there are professional instructors to explain the landscape and geological knowledge in the cave to tourists, so that tourists can better understand the charm of Huanglong Cave. The planning of the tour route in the cave is reasonable, and the whole journey takes about 1.5 to 2.5 hours. There is a rest area along the way, which is convenient for tourists to rest. It should be noted that the temperature in the cave is 16 ℃, and it is best for tourists to bring a thin coat; there are a few steps in the cave, but the overall is relatively gentle, and the elderly and children can also easily visit; during the peak season, the Xiangshui River may need to queue for boats. In addition, there is no mobile phone signal in the cave, but there is a Wi-Fi coverage. zitain

There are fast food restaurants and small supermarkets at the exit of the scenic spot, which is convenient for tourists to replenish energy and buy souvenirs. If you want to taste local specialties, you can go to Wulingyuan City, which only takes 10 minutes by taxi. There are a variety of food choices, such as special dishes, Tujia bacon, rock stewed chicken, etc., as well as chain fast food such as KFC and McDonald’s. It is recommended that tourists go to Xibu Street, where the catering is concentrated and the atmosphere is strong, so that tourists can feel the local folk culture while tasting the food. zitain

Play guide

traffic guide

• City View Bus: There are direct buses to Huanglongdong Scenic Spot in major stations and scenic spots, and the fare is 10-20 yuan. zitain

• Taxi / online car-hailing: Positioned ‘Huanglongdong Scenic Spot Parking Lot’, about 10 minutes by taxi from Wulingyuan City, the cost is 10-15 yuan; about 40 minutes from the urban area of Zhangjiajie, the cost is 60-80 yuan. zitain

• Self-driving: Navigation ‘Huanglongdong Scenic Spot Parking Lot’, the parking lot area is very large and there is no charge, but the parking spaces in the peak season and weekends are tight, and it is recommended to arrive as soon as possible. zitain

• bus: You can directly reach the scenic spot by bus No. 1 at Wulingyuan Bus Station. zitain

Recommended travel routes

• Essential Edition Routes: Tickets are exchanged at the ticket window at the entrance of the cave / ticket collection Minutes to the entrance of the cave → Dragon Ballroom (first into the cave, feel spectacular, adapt to the light temperature) → Xiangshui River Wharf Minutes) → Walk to Tianxianshui Waterfall / Tianzhu Street→Tianzhu Street→Dragon Palace Minutes back to the ground. zitain

• The full route: Ecological Plaza → Entrance of the Caves → Dragon Ball Hall → Xiangshui River → Tianxian Water → Tianzhu Street → Dragon Palace → Dinghai Shenzhen → Echo Wall → Cave Exit → Pastoral Pastoral Pastoral. During the play, tourists can take a wide-angle upside down in the panoramic view of the Dragon Palace Hall to take pictures of gods; pray for blessings on the Wanfu Wall, and use the side light to take silhouettes. The effect is excellent; snapshots on the Xiangshuihe cruise ship, the mobile phone can be lowered to take pictures of beautiful reflections; the wind and rain corridor outside the cave is very suitable for taking pictures in national style Hanfu. zitain

Note

• The temperature difference in the cave is large, so be sure to bring a thin coat or sun protection clothing, and wear non-slip and comfortable shoes. zitain

• The whole process needs to follow the docents or large troops, obey the command, and do not leave the team without authorization. zitain

• Do not touch stalactites for a long time to avoid oxidative damage. zitain

• The last cruise time is 18:00, and tourists should pay attention to the time arrangement to avoid miss. zitain

Zhangjiajie Huanglong Cave Scenic Spot has become a lingering tourist destination with its unique natural landscape, profound historical culture and perfect tourism services. Whether it is the love of nature, the exploration of history and culture, or the pursuit of leisure and vacation, Huanglong Cave can meet your needs. Come here, start a fantastic underground journey, and appreciate the magic and charm of nature!