Explore the Ancient Cave Wonders

UNESCO World Heritage Site · World's Premier Cave System · China's Most Beautiful Tourist Cave

Key Highlights

Extraordinary Value of a World-Class Natural Heritage Site

Million-Year-Old Geological Marvel

Millions of Years of Geological Wonders

Cave miracle formed 2 billion years ago

UNESCO World Heritage Site

World Natural Heritage

UNESCO Certified

4A-rated scenic area

4A-rated scenic area

4A-rated scenic spots in China

Professional Guided Tours

Professional Guided Tours

Professional expertise, meticulous service

Featured Views

Discover the breathtaking formations of underground caves

Dragon Palace Hall

Dragon Palace Hall

The grandest hall within the cave and home to the most developed stalagmite formations, featuring over 1700 stalagmites of various sizes.

The Divine Pillar

The Divine Pillar

The iconic landmark of Dragon Cave is a stalagmite standing 19.2 meters tall. To highlight its value, the scenic area insured it for 100 million yuan.

Xiangshui River

Xiangshui River

A subterranean river flows gently; boat tours reveal a world apart.

Crystal River

Crystal River

Crystal-clear calcite crystals, dazzlingly brilliant.

Tianzhu Street

Tianzhu Street

Stalagmites rise like a marketplace in the sky.

Party Hall

Party Hall

The smallest hall in the Dragon Cave, with an area of approximately 6000 square meters.

Pastoral Eco Plaza

Pastoral Ecological Plaza

People dwell together in the Wuling Springs, building a pastoral life beyond the mundane world.

Dragon King Throne

Dragon Throne

One of the three wonders of the Dragon Palace Hall, and the largest stalagmite in Huanglong Cave.

Covered Walkway

Covered Walkway

Tujia ethnic-style covered bridge: shelter from wind and rain while enjoying the scenic views along the way.

Dragon House

Dragon House

Boutique homestays in the open countryside

Waterwheel Charm

Waterwheel Charm

Dozens of water wheels in various styles sing the song of time day and night.

Signature Commercial Street

Featured Shopping Street

Intangible Cultural Heritage Creative Products, Local Specialties, and Handicrafts: Experience Traditional Culture and Folk Customs

The Future Sculpture

The Sculpture of the Day After Tomorrow

The "Day After Tomorrow" sculpture was dedicated to Earth Day on 2008/4/22 at the Huanglong Cave Scenic Area, with the aim of calling on all humanity to pay attention to, value, and protect the Earth that sustains us.

Huanglong Concert Hall

Huanglong Concert Hall

The Breathing Concert Hall

Data-Backed Proof

A Natural Wonder Forged Over Millions of Years

Millions of years
History
15+ km
Tunnel Length
100K+
annual visitors
5A Grade
Scenic Area Rating

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