Zhijin Cavern, a fascinating three-layer karst cavern in Minzhai village, Zhijin county, is 23 kilometers northeast of the county proper and 120 kilometers away from the provincial capital of Guiyang. It topped the rankings list of China's six most enchanting caverns by Chinese National Geography in 2005. If you plan to visit only one cave in your life, it should be Zhijin Cavern, a miracle of nature.
The cavern, discovered in 1980, consists of more than 150 scenic views across 47 halls. It spans more than 12 kilometers with a total area of over 700,000 square meters. It is believed to possess the largest unsupported roof span of any cave worldwide. The largest hall is up to 173 meters wide and 150 meters high.
The cavern has been found to be a vast underground palace featuring a superb array of karst formations in various colors and sizes, including stone curtains, stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars and stone flowers. The amazingly fantastic deposits are mind-blowing since they are shaped like mushrooms, flowers, bamboo, rice fields, mountains, animals and fair ladies. Some of the most spectacular sights include the mysterious "Silver Rain Tree", a 17-meter-tall rare flower-like transparent crystal; the gold silver tower; the unusual and rare moonstones; and the mysterious goose-neck growths.
Tips
Best time to go: All year
Admission: 120 yuan ($19.61)/person in peak season (March 1-November 30), 100 yuan/person in low-season (December 1-February 28)
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
How to get there: You can take a long-distance bus to Zhijin county at Guiyang Jinyang Bus Station, and then take a taxi to Zhijin Cavern. You can also get off at Sanjia township near Zhijin, and then transfer to a mini-bus headed for Zhijin Cavern.
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