#1. Zhijin Cave
The cave is situated in the Bijie Prefecture of Guizhou Province, between the Liuchong and Sancha Rivers, both of them sources of the Wujiang River. The Zhijin Cave is dry cave that lost its subterranean river long, long ago. About 1.2 million years ago, the Zhijin Cave collapsed because of corrosion, erosion, scouring, seepage, and changes of flow volumes, eventually forming huge chambers.
#2. Furong Cave
Furong Cave Near Jiangkou Town in Wulong County in Chongqing, Halfway up the mountain, on the left bank of the Furong (Lotus) River, a branch of the Wujiang River there is a place called ”PanjiaYan”. This ”Vapor Cave” gives off steam in winter and cool air in summer.
#3. Huanglong (Yellow Dragon) Cave
The Huanglong (Yellow Dragon) Cave has many chambers and subterranean streams. The most fantastic of which are the Stone Fields Chamber and the Stalagmite Chamber. The stalagmite known as ”Sacred Needle for Stabilizing the Sea” is unique in China. It is insured for a huge sum and is indeed a miracle of Zhangjiajie’s subterranean world.
#4. Tenglong (Flying Dragon) Cave
The Tenglong (Flying Dragon) Cave is located on the upper reaches of the Qingjiang River, on the outskirts of Lichuan City in Hubei Province. It first brings people a strong acoustic thrill. At the entrance of the Tenglong Cave, the 400 kilometers winding Qingjiang River suddenly drops, thus forming a waterfall some 50 meters wide and 30 meters high.
#5. Xueyu (Snow Jade) Cave
The Xueyu (Snow Jade) Cave speleothems are predominantly ”white as snow, delicate as jade”. The Union of Speleology of the Geological Society of China established China’s first cave observation station here.
#6. Benxi Water Cave
The Water Cave is lying by the bank of Taizi River in Benxi City. It is famed for its water scenery and has the longest boat passage of any show cave in China. The cave passage is wide, with fantastic views on both sides. With many twists and turns, it is named the ”Nine-curve Silver River”.
June 25th, 2011 at 5:49 pm
I have been to Benxi Water Cave last year with my family, The caves are a bit over-developed for my taste, the colored lighting is tacky too but overall a fun outing especially for children. Don’t miss it, we still have laughing fits about it. Washrooms are not very high standard.
June 25th, 2011 at 5:52 pm
We are back recently from a China tour which includes the visit to Furong Cave. I would totally recommend this to anybody if you are in the area, the caves are simply amazing! If you like a trek there is a mountain to climb too. Th good thing is , it was not too crowded and could enjoy as much as we liked!
June 25th, 2011 at 5:53 pm
I went to Benxi Water Cave in late march and it was very very cold so wear a lot of layers but otherwise I think that is was really interesting and enjoyable place.
June 25th, 2011 at 5:56 pm
I think Benxi Cave is very overpriced. It is expensive and very crowded during the holiday periods. I have been to caves in other countries and they are much better. I would recommend avoiding it during Chinese holidays.
June 25th, 2011 at 5:58 pm
The Benxi water caves are truly amazing. Well worth the trip to see them. I have seen a few water caves in France and these were far superior. It is a 40mins boat ride through the caves. You can easily catch a bus from the South Bus Terminal in Shenyang that will take you directly to the caves.
June 25th, 2011 at 6:03 pm
I am a cave lover, I just found this information and feel worth mentioning it.
In 1993, Furong Cave was discovered by local farmers, and was opened to the public in June 1994. It was appraised as “one of the best caves open to tourists in the world” by Mr. Andy, the Vice Chairman of World Cave Association.
June 25th, 2011 at 6:06 pm
Great, The Furong Cave looks fantastic to me, where is it located how can we get there? thanks for any useful information for that particular cave.
June 25th, 2011 at 9:08 pm
Furong Cave is near Chongqing City (188Km), one can take shuttle bus at long distance bus-station of Chongqing to Furong Cave which will take 2.5 hours to reach there.