Jinlong Cave of Qingyuan

Welcome to Jinlong Cave, the 'Golden Dragon Cave,' a subterranean marvel located in the deep mountains of Qingyuan. Covering a staggering area of over 60,000 square meters, this karst cavern is a testament to the patient,…

Our journey begins at the 'Mouth of the Dragon,' the massive entrance to the Jinlong complex. From this vantage point, you can truly appreciate the 'breath-taking scale' of the cavern. …

As we move further into the cave, we encounter its most 'amazing' feature: a long, deep-blue river that flows through the heart of the cavern floor. This is the 'Lianzhou Underground River' system, a rare geological phenomenon…

We now enter a section of the cave dense with unique stalactite and stalagmite formations. These 'natural sculptures' have taken thousands of years to grow, drop by drop. …

In Chinese culture, nature is often interpreted through the lens of mythology, and Jinlong Cave is no exception. One of the most famous formations is the 'Monkey King Rock,' a stalagmite that bears a striking resemblance to Sun…

Deeper still, we reach the 'Underground Waterfall,' where water crashes down from an opening in the high ceiling into a pool below. Unlike surface waterfalls, this one appears to come from 'nowhere,' falling from the dark,…

As we reach the furthest accessible part of the cave, we find a truly 'unbelievable' human addition: a subterranean wine cellar and brewery. The local villagers have utilized the cave's constant 22-degree temperature and high…

As we return to the surface, the bright sunlight and the sounds of the outside world might feel 'strange' after our time in the 'Underground Galaxy.' We have journeyed through 60,000 square meters of history and myth, from the…