Zhijin Cave

I have seen caves in other places before, so I really didn't have any expectations for Zhijin Cave. I just saw some people strongly recommend it online, so I decided to come here. But when we really entered Zhijin Cave, we found that our previous understanding of caves was narrow. It was only here that we felt the shock of the underground karst kingdom for the first time. What I like most here is its simplicity. There are not too many messy lights. It just shows you the original appearance of the karst cave. Sometimes simple is best. The scenic area is very large and the road is very steep. I really don't have the energy to walk on the way back. Some things really can't be shown in photos. Only when you see it with your own eyes can you understand its magnificence.

Zhijin Cave is large in scale, and there are all kinds of strange stalactites inside. There are many things worth seeing and experiencing slowly. The Overlord Helmet and Sister Jade Trees are impressive. The lighting inside is relatively simple, which is far different from the lighting in Yinziyan, Guangxi, but it is indeed more authentic to experience various strange stones. What I find most incredible is that the sister jade trees that are still growing in the second half, and the various growing jades, all make me feel the uncanny workmanship of nature. The only flaw is that the service at the service point outside the cave entrance is a bit messy and the price is a bit expensive.

Zhijin Cave is located in Guanzhai Miao Township, Zhijin County, Bijie City, Guizhou Province. It is located on the south bank of Liuchong River, one of the sources of Wujiang River, and is 120 kilometers away from the provincial capital Guiyang. The park covers an area of 170 km2 and has an altitude of 900~1670m. Zhijin Cave was rated as the first of the "Six Most Beautiful Tourist Caves in China". The national-level geographical research departments such as "National Geographic of China" under the Chinese Academy of Sciences also gave it high praise, calling it the "King of Karst Caves in China". "After returning from Huangshan, there is no other cave in the world except Zhijin Cave!" On September 19, 2015, Zhijin Cave National Geopark was officially approved by UNESCO to join the World Geopark.

Zhijin Cave is very big. There are also free explanations. It takes at least two and a half hours to walk the whole way. It is really tiring to walk up and down the whole way. In the second half of the walk, there are some chairs to sit down and rest, which is very humane. The scenic area is really shocking. I think it is the best cave I have ever seen.

It was very humid inside, and the camera lens was covered with fog after a while. The cave is not like many other caves, which need lighting to set off the scene. Because there is material, there is no need.

The entrance of the cave is called the reception hall. You have to walk down many steps to get into the cave. The whole space is already scary. Going down to the cave and looking up, there is a circular skylight with a diameter of about ten meters on the top of the hall, and the sunlight can directly shine into the bottom of the cave; the strings of water drops dripping from the window edge, under the sunlight, seem to scatter thousands of gold coins, which is called "Yuan Guang Yi Dong Tian", also known as "Falling Money Cave". The two caves, one large and one small, seem to rise at the same time in the sky, so this is also called "Sun and Moon Shine Together". A pipa is hung upside down on the cave wall of the Pipa Palace. The shape is realistic and the strings are clear. It is said that this is the pipa played by the fairies in the heavenly palace. These piled up stalactites are like a group of tigers descending the mountain, with great momentum. I think the most magical place is that the stalactites on the top are shaped like a meditating Buddha. The middle of the stalactites is hollowed out, like a stage. The most domineering attraction is called the Overlord Helmet. Legend has it that it is exactly the same as the helmet of the Overlord of Chu, Xiang Yu. Under the light, the general's helmet seemed to be shining coldly, and the ancient battlefield of iron horses and swords seemed to appear in front of me. This day in the cave was equivalent to climbing 40 floors. There was a section where I had to walk up hundreds of steps continuously. It took me more than 20 minutes to climb and rest. When I climbed to the top, my clothes were soaked.

It was relatively off-season. I saw three or five groups. The tour guide yelled: We will gather here at 4:30~ Look at the time, it’s not even 2 o’clock yet, and it’s just one cave. Will it take that long?

In fact, we walked for three hours! It was really huge and amazing. There are eight halls, and the stones in each hall are amazing. How could the magic of nature create such a magical scene?

The cave does not have many colorful lights like the Yaolin Wonderland, and some places are even a little dim, but you can appreciate the mystery and beauty of the cave even more.

The small street lamps along the way are inductive, and are equipped with hundreds of family names along the way. While looking at the natural creation of gods, it also adds a bit of cultural heritage.

After watching the whole thing and thinking about it carefully, I can say that this is indeed the most magnificent and beautiful karst cave I have seen so far. I can even say that after visiting Zhijin Cave, I don’t need to visit other karst caves.

No matter it is windy, rainy or hot outside, the cave is cool and is a good place to escape the summer heat. Because of its large scale and good ventilation, it is not stuffy like many other caves. Each cave is very tall and wide. The top of some places is higher than a 20- or 30-story building. The rocks are jagged and are the product of billions of years of nature. As the saying goes, laymen watch the excitement, but it is so beautiful. You can see growing stones everywhere, like jasper, warm and flawless, beautiful. Although I have been taking pictures with my camera and mobile phone, I feel that I can't capture the charm of the cave. I must be in it to ensure that the trip is worthwhile.

Zhijin Cave, formerly known as Daji Cave, is located in Guanzhai Township, Zhijin County, Bijie City. It has many titles, including National Geopark, National Natural Heritage, National AAAA-level Tourist Scenic Spot, World Geopark, etc. It is also the first of "China's Six Most Beautiful Tourist Caves", "China's Most Beautiful Tourist Attraction", "China's Ten Most Beautiful Caves", and "After returning from Huangshan, there is no other cave in the world except Zhijin Cave".

The main features of Zhijin Cave are "large, unique and complete". The length of the cave is 12.1 kilometers, the relative height difference is more than 150 meters, the widest span is 175 meters, the general width and height are 60 meters to 100 meters, the total area is more than 700,000 square meters, the average height of the deposits is about 40 meters, and the highest is 70 meters, covering more than 40 types of deposits in the world's karst cave deposits.

The large scale, various shapes and colorful colors are the remarkable features of Zhijin Cave. Walking through it, it is as wide as a palace, as vast as a kingdom, majestic, presenting a vast atmosphere and infinite scenery.

There are many attractions in Zhijin Cave, and the most impressive ones are: Buddha's rebirth, the vertical tune of Zhijin, Pipa Palace, Shiwandashan, Overlord Helmet, Silver Rain Tree, Pearl in the Palm, etc. Among them, Overlord Helmet, Silver Rain Tree and Pearl in the Palm are called the treasures of the cave. They are all world-class karst cave landscapes.

  

The feeling of Zhijin Cave is shocking, praising the wonders of nature. I want to talk about transportation. I took an ordinary train from Guiyang to Zhijin Station. It was dark when I got off the train at 6 o'clock. There are only 4 buses at the train station. Since I didn't make a guide in advance and didn't know where the 4 buses went, I took a taxi to Fanjia Business Hotel (not recommended for accommodation). The next day, I went to Zhijin Passenger Station and took a minibus to Zhijin Cave. The place where I got off was 800 meters away from the scenic area, all uphill, and it was very difficult to pull the suitcase. The scenic area gave 2 yuan for each piece. By the way, it was said on the Internet that there was a bus directly to the scenic area from Zhijin Railway Station. I specially checked and found that there was only a pick-up bus to Zhijin Cave around 11 o'clock.

Zhijin Cave is very spectacular. Before coming here, I checked that Zhijin Cave is not very famous, but it is ranked very high in strength. I recommend a visit. It took us less than an hour and a half to complete the whole journey. The temperature in the cave is constant at 6 to 12 degrees, it is humid, and it consumes physical strength. Older people need to pay attention. Interlude: There are two places in the cave that say they can take photos for free, claiming that the scenic spot gives back to tourists, which is a deceptive trick. At first glance, the photos are only one inch in size, and there are also large photos that have been developed (actually not big, just ordinary size, 6 inches?), and you can only take them away for a fee of 20. I strongly recommend that the scenic area manager ban it, it is too unsightly.

Zhijin Cave is a complete karst system with multiple levels, stages, categories and forms. It is one of the best karst caves in the world that has been developed as a tourist cave. The relative height difference in the cave is more than 150 meters, and the widest span is 175 meters. The height and width of the cave are generally between 60 and 100 meters. The total area is more than 700,000 square meters. The average height of the deposits is about 40 meters, and the highest deposit is 70 meters, which is more than 7 meters higher than the highest stalagmite in the Martin Mountain Cave in Cuba, the world's largest cave. In terms of the volume of the cave and the height of the deposits, it is two to three times larger than the caves in France, Yugoslavia and other European countries that have always been ranked among the top six tourist caves in the world.

"It is said that this scenery is only in heaven, but it is rare to see it on earth." It is the most unique natural beauty in the world's karst. The whole area is 12.1 kilometers long, like walking into a geological treasure exhibition hall. There are three parking lots in the scenic area. It is recommended to park in the innermost one, otherwise it is really a long way to walk. The 12-kilometer scenic sightseeing route, walking to the back, every turn, we hope to be the exit, the inside and outside of the scenic area are two worlds of ice and fire, be sure to bring a coat! ! Otherwise, you will be frozen for three hours, and the photos can't capture my goose bumps.

Zhijin Cave: Ticket price is 120 yuan, sightseeing bus ticket is 20 yuan. If you go to Zhijin Grand Canyon, the ticket price is 80 yuan, the sightseeing bus ticket is 20 yuan, and the elevator is 40 yuan. The combined ticket for Zhijin Cave and Zhijin Grand Canyon is 200 yuan (140 yuan each, a total of 280 yuan). If you want to visit both places, it is still cost-effective to take the package ticket. The recommended visiting time for Zhijin Cave Scenic Area is about 3 hours.

Formerly known as Daji Cave, it is a treasure trove of cave resources with a grand scale and peculiar shapes. The cave has a wide space, complex rock quality, and more than 40 karst accumulation forms. It is the largest and most well-developed karst landform that has been explored, and is known as the "Karst Museum" and the "King of Karst Caves". There are stalagmites, stone pillars, stone buds, bell flags, etc. in various shapes, and the cave passages are crisscrossed with stone peaks.

Features of Zhijin Cave: Zhijin Cave is the most unique natural beauty and important aesthetic value area in cave karst.

▲The tourist cave with the highest density of cave halls in the world

▲The tourist cave with the highest stalactite density and the richest types in the world

▲The tourist cave with the most rare stalactite forms in the world

Therefore, Zhijin Cave has the systematicity and integrity of karst cave evolution. It is the most unique natural beauty and important aesthetic value area in cave karst, which makes Zhijin Cave stand out from the many caves that have entered the World Geopark Network and the World Natural Heritage List. It was praised by Feng Mu, a famous contemporary Chinese writer and literary critic, as "After returning from Huangshan, there is no other mountain to visit, and there is no cave better than Zhijin Cave". It was ranked first among the "Most Beautiful Caves in China" by National Geographic China magazine.

Zhijin Cave is the only scenic spot in this trip where I never turned off my camera. Every step is a scene. It takes others 2 hours to complete the trip, but I spent nearly 6-7 hours in it, and I still feel that I didn't see enough. Only here can you feel the wonders of nature. My half-frame camera can't capture its beauty at all. If you have a chance, go and experience it in person!

There are many stalactites at the entrance of the cave, which looks like a crocodile mouth with its mouth open and sharp teeth showing!

After entering the cave, the cave next to the entrance is said to be the entrance where Zhijin Cave was originally discovered.

The difference between Zhijin Cave and other caves lies in the use of lights. The lights in most caves are colorful, while the lights in Zhijin Cave are mainly warm yellow, occasionally supplemented with blue, purple, orange and other colors. The color combination is very clean and elegant.

The lighting here is very restrained, not too bizarre, and the reflection of details and the overall setting are just right. I took a lot of photos along the way with my mobile phone camera, but the shock of being in a huge fantasy space at that time was really hard to express. Later I learned that Zhijin Cave ranks first among many tourist caves in China. I can only admire the saying "There is no cave better than Zhijin Cave".

Zhijin Cave is quite far from the city, so we found a one-day tour product online and took a bus directly to Zhijin Cave.

Zhijin Cave is a huge cave with a lot of lava deposits. The lighting design is also very good, and it looks very mysterious.

World Geopark/National Natural Heritage/King of Chinese Karst Caves/Top of China's Most Beautiful Caves, these titles make it a must-visit place. Ivan has visited many karst caves over the years, so I didn't have high expectations for Zhijin Cave, fearing that the higher the expectations, the greater the disappointment. Facts have proved that I was wrong! The cave is full of more than 40 kinds of cave deposits such as stalagmites, stone pillars, and stone buds, forming a variety of karst landscapes, as if you were in hell. Due to its uniqueness, it deserves to be ranked first.

Tour suggestions: The developed area of Zhijin Cave is not large, so half a day is enough to visit the whole place without consuming too much energy. There is also a Zhijin Grand Canyon developed in recent years nearby, which you can consider visiting together, which is just enough for a whole day.

Zhijin Cave, located in Zhijin County, Bijie City, has a developed area of 350,000 square meters. It is known as the "King of Chinese Caves" and the first of the "Six Most Beautiful Caves in China". It is now a national AAAA-level scenic spot and a world geological park recognized by UNESCO. The ticket price in peak season is 120 yuan.

Zhijin Cave is not overrated for its many titles. Teacher Z and I had never seen a karst cave before. If we have seen similar landscapes in other places, such as the mountains and waters of Libo, the villages of Qiandongnan, and the Wanfenglin of Xingyi, then Zhijin Cave is a brand new and shocking experience for us. I cannot describe the size, strangeness, and beauty of Zhijin Cave in words!

I can only use a joke from the Internet to define the Zhijin Cave in my mind - compared with other caves, Zhijin Cave can completely put on an air of looking down on the world and say: "I'm not targeting anyone, everyone here is garbage"!

From the parking lot of Zhijin Cave to the ticket office, you still need to walk about 1.5 kilometers, and it is a gentle slope all the way. The whole journey in the cave is about 3 kilometers, which sounds short, but in fact, the depth of Zhijin Cave is very wide, and you need to go up and down constantly during the whole hike, which is equivalent to climbing a small hill. And because it is a one-way tour without turning back, there are often crowds of tourists, walking and stopping, so the whole journey takes about 3 hours, which is a big challenge for the physical strength of the elderly.

In addition, the exit of the cave is still a long way from the entrance. After just 3 hours of climbing the cave, the sightseeing bus seems very considerate at this time. The sightseeing bus costs 20 yuan, and I personally recommend buying it.

Visiting Zhijin Cave is a process of letting your imagination run wild. There are countless vivid images that you need to fill in and imagine on your own.

Coming out of Zhijin Cave, I was still shocked. As the saying goes, "After visiting Huangshan, there is no other mountain to visit, and there is no other cave to visit except Zhijin Cave." A visit to Zhijin Cave is definitely worth it!

Zhijin Cave in Zhijin County, Bijie Prefecture, is a giant karst cave with the most complete landscape in the world. There are more than 40 kinds of karst deposits in the cave, among which the silver rain tree, the king's helmet, the curling stone and the hundred-foot curtain are the treasures of the cave.

The cave ranked first by China National Geography Magazine is indeed very large and majestic. The only drawback is that the lighting effect is not as good as that of the Great Rift Valley in Tai'an and the Silver Cave in Guilin. Also, you cannot enter the cave immediately by yourself. You need to gather enough people and the tour guide will take you into the cave together.

According to my mother, Zhijin Cave is better than Dragon Palace Cave and is also more beautiful than Guilin's XX Cave, but not as famous. After visiting Zhijin Cave, there is no need to visit other caves. After all, we are not geologists and are not that interested in the dark acupuncture points.

There are always people explaining in Zhijin Cave, which is quite interesting. The scale of stalactites is really large.

The Zhijin Cave Scenic Area consists of two scenic areas: Zhijin Cave and Zhijin Grand Canyon. The combined ticket for Zhijin Cave + Zhijin Canyon costs 190 yuan per person.

Play for 2.5 hours, the king's helmet and tower pine-shaped stalagmites are very beautiful

Very shocking, it's cold inside, wear more clothes. Very big hole

Zhijin Cave, located in Zhijin County, Bijie City, Guizhou Province, is a world geological park and the top karst cave in China. Some people say that "there is no cave better than Zhijin Cave".

Zhijin Cave is majestic, spectacular, colorful, and full of climaxes! A must-visit place in Guizhou

You can come and visit in summer, the cave is very big and cool

What a big cave! It’s really big and beautiful.

Zhijin Cave, located in Guanzhai Miao Township, Zhijin County, is situated on the south bank of Liuchong River, one of the sources of Wujiang River. It was discovered by a tourism resource survey team organized by the local government in April 1980. It has now been built into a World Geopark, a National Geopark, a National Natural Heritage Site, and a National AAAA-level tourist attraction.

The Zhijin Cave is so magnificent that it will subvert your imagination and is even comparable to the wonders in the Grave Robbers' Chronicles.

Because I had planned to visit Guizhou many days ago, and Zhijin Cave was included in the plan, after much inquiry, there are two routes to choose from: Guiyang-Zhijin and Anshun-Zhijin. Most of the information on the Internet recommends the former, but a few days ago it was confirmed that the Puning-Zhijin Expressway will be opened at the end of August this year, so from Anshun, you can take the S86 and S55 expressways directly to the Zhijin Cave scenic area, which is more than 80 kilometers, shortened by one third of the original 120 kilometers. I went to Anshun East Passenger Station to inquire, and the answer was that Anshun-Zhijin is a full-length expressway.

The largest dry cave in Asia is really very big. It takes about 1.5 hours to 2 hours to visit it. When entering the cave, there is a scenic area guide to accompany you, mainly to prevent you from wandering around, and to introduce the stalactites in the cave. In fact, there is only one way to go after entering the cave, so you won't get lost. If you like taking pictures, you don't have to follow the guide. There are pictures to introduce the iconic attractions, but you can't hear some of the background. For example, the treasure of the cave is a very thin white stalactite. You won't know it if you don't listen to the explanation, and there is no introduction in the picture.

The temperature in the cave is low and the humidity is high, so you need to bring a thin coat. It was very cold inside, but luckily we brought coats, otherwise it would be unbearable. The stalactites are breathtaking and unparalleled in the world.

When traveling during the peak season, you must purchase tickets online in advance. You can pick up your tickets at the electronic ticket machine in the scenic area, saving a lot of waiting time in line.

The biggest feature of Zhijin Cave is that it is big. Big things are magnificent, and there are wonders and various shapes and forms, allowing you to use your brain and imagination. One of the landscapes is quite interesting, called "The Deep Love between Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law". The tour guide explained that it was a fashionable daughter-in-law massaging her mother-in-law's back. I think it's like "Zhu Bajie carrying his daughter-in-law"? !

Basically, you have to walk all the way inside Zhijin Cave. From entering the cave to exiting, you can walk slowly and look slowly. It takes about 3 hours. And there are stairs all the way, which is not tiring. Zhijin Cave is mainly made of various strange-shaped stones, such as stalactites. There is a special explanation lady who will explain and understand the shapes throughout the whole process... It is relatively large and spectacular... I really have to sigh at the uncanny workmanship of nature... The wonder... This is a niche place. Because I went there during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, there were really few people... If you have time, you can go and check in~~~

The cave is really big (it is worthy of being the largest cave in Asia). It took us more than 3 hours to get out of the cave. It was really worth the trip. It was so shocking. You must experience it yourself.

It's worth seeing the various stalactites, which can be reached in about two hours from Guiyang.

We didn't want to go to Zhijin Cave Scenic Area, but the unexpected visit gave us unexpected gains. Zhijin Cave Scenic Area is really shocking and unforgettable. You have to take a sightseeing bus to enter Zhijin Cave. The ticket price for Zhijin Cave Scenic Area is 130 yuan, and the cable car is 20 yuan. You must take the cable car in the park. The tour time is about 3 hours. It is the best cave I have ever seen in my life. Zhijin Cave was discovered in 1983. It was discovered by a cockfighting enthusiast. The man's beloved cockfighting fell into the cave. He followed the cockfighting all the way and discovered this cave. It is well preserved and is a typical karst cave. The stalactites in the cave are unique in shape. The most famous attractions in the cave are the Overlord Helmet and Dinghai Shenzhen.

In fact, only the first half is good, the rest is nothing special. However, it is really a shame not to visit the Zhijin Cave after returning. It is too shocking. If you don’t have time to visit the Grand Canyon, you will be satisfied just by visiting the Zhijin Cave.

It is a mature scenic spot, needless to say, there is a small hill to climb inside the cave, which takes more than 2 hours and requires a little physical strength.

Zhijin Cave is located in Bijie, Guizhou. I have seen many caves from small to large, but this is the first time I have seen such a large, long, wide and beautiful cave. As soon as you enter the cave, you will see a skylight and a hall. It is so large that thousands of people can enter without feeling crowded.

The further you go, the more you feel you are getting better. All kinds of strange rocks make you marvel at the uncanny workmanship of nature. "Magical, magnificent, and majestic" are not enough to describe the shock brought by this karst cave world that began billions of years ago. This kind of beauty that cannot be described in words cannot be felt without being there in person. The magical power of nature...

It was extremely cool in the cave. Fortunately, I was smart and insisted that two of us wear long pants and a long-sleeved shirt. The further we walked, the colder it got. I took out my long-sleeved shirt and put it on, but my hands were still cold. It turned out that no matter how hot it was outside, the temperature inside the cave was always 10°C to 16°C. Is this a fairy cave?

It is worth mentioning that the caves we have seen before were all illuminated by colorful lights, but Zhijin Cave rarely uses colorful lights. Basically, it uses light yellow natural light to reflect the true color of the cave rocks.

Each cave has its own treasure, but Zhijin Cave is so big that it can contain the essence of all caves. We entered at around 10 o'clock in the morning and came out at almost 2 o'clock. It took more than three hours to walk. It's really big! It was so cold inside that my sensitive head started to ache. If I don't get out, my head will ache for several days~

The scale, shape, and landscape of the caves are more grand, complete, and beautiful than the world-renowned caves in France and Yugoslavia. The small scenes are also breathtaking and breathtaking. It has a very high viewing value. Of course, because there are too many attractions, there are only two and a half hours, and I can't see them all. I missed a lot of attractions, but I am very satisfied with this. Although I have seen many caves, this is the most grand, unique, and exquisite cave in the world that I have ever seen. It is really worth the trip!

There is only one tour route in Zhijin Cave. Just follow the tour route and keep going forward. Each scenic spot is also very considerate to make a brief introduction and photo display, so you don't have to look for angles everywhere when taking pictures. As soon as I entered the cave, I was shocked by the super large reception hall. Looking back at the cave entrance and a skylight next to it at the bottom of the reception hall, it formed a "sun and moon shining together". When we arrived at the exit, it took us two hours to see the flowers in a hurry. The temperature in the cave is obviously lower. It is best to bring a thin jacket when you go. The vegetation on the mountain is also quite lush, full of green, and the air is very fresh. After exiting the cave, walk a short distance to the bus stop and take the scenic sightseeing bus back to the entrance of the scenic area. If you have enough time, you can also go to Zhijin Grand Canyon or visit the museum.

As soon as you enter Zhijin Cave, you will feel that it is very imposing. There is a large natural skylight above the wide reception hall, and sunlight can shine from outside the cave to the bottom of the cave. Slowly walk into the cave, you will feel that there are caves in the cave, and caves in the cave. Turning a corner, you will see another world, another cave, another surprise, and another surprise when you go one level deeper. There are huge stone pillars everywhere in the cave, and stalactites form various shapes, some of which have never been seen before. The management of the cave does not need to invest too many colored lights, which is enough to make tourists stunned! I think the beauty of Zhijin Cave lies first in its magnificent momentum and its various manners. When you visit Zhijin Cave, you will feel like you are in the mountains, dangerous peaks and dangerous rocks under the hazy starlight and boundless night sky. The static reveals a mighty force. You can appreciate its parts and details only after you calm down and take a breath after being surprised. In the cave, you will unconsciously feel that there is a mysterious power everywhere. If you are alone, you will inevitably feel panic. Moreover, the cave is very cold, only more than 10 degrees. If you have friends in the cave to play in the future, remember to wear thick clothes to avoid catching a cold. Because Zhijin Cave is so big, I don’t know how many people it can accommodate. Now is the peak tourist season, I always feel that it can accommodate as many people as possible. I also think that this is the largest and most beautiful cave I have ever been in my life. After coming to Zhijin Cave, there is no need to waste money and time on other caves in the future. I also wonder why those caves in the past were brave enough to charge such a high fee. Oh! It’s incredible!

Recommendation index: two stars

I think it's not very pretty except for its size. It's not amazing enough. The scenery inside the cave is not rich. It's not as good as the Bayi Stone Flower Water Cave in Danzhou City, Hainan. [Personal opinion. Don't criticize if you don't like it]

I felt much more comfortable after exiting the cave. I was afraid to walk too fast when visiting the beautiful scenery. I saw all the scenery in a flash. I visited Zhijin Cave. I was wondering why I hadn't reached the end yet. I climbed up with the help of the Hundred Family Names on the guardrail of the stairs. I was always looking for the family name in my mind. Haha.

The cave is huge and the overall development level is average, but it is still spectacular and worth seeing. At present, the scenic spot is not very famous and there are not many tourists. The whole scenic spot takes about 3 hours to visit.

Maybe the scenic spot has enough confidence in Zhijin Cave. The lighting design here is not as colorful as some other caves. It is mostly white light, which basically maintains the original color of stalactites. But we are still amazed by the magic of nature. Stalactites in the cave are strange in shape, some look like trees, some look like pipa, some look like Buddha, and some look like helmets. There are also huge halls such as Guanghan Palace, Crystal Palace, Lingxiao Hall, and Miaoling Hall. I spent nearly two hours in the cave in a dreamlike way, so I was almost aesthetically fatigued. I have been to Jiguan Cave in Luoyang and Reed Flute Cave in Guilin before, and compared with this place, they are really too small.

Zhijin Cave, formerly known as Daji Cave, is a treasure trove of cave resources with a grand scale and peculiar shapes discovered in China. The cave is full of stalagmites, stone pillars, stone buds, bell flags, etc. in various shapes, forming a karst landscape of various shapes. Since the tour route of the entire cave scenic area is a one-way walking route, once you enter the cave, you must walk the entire way, and then take the battery car back to the entrance of the scenic area after exiting.

In the cave, you can enjoy various accumulated rocks such as stalagmites, stone pillars, stone buds, bell flags, etc., forming a variety of karst landscapes. The cave passages are crisscrossed and the stone peaks are scattered everywhere. The myriad of scenes are so beautiful that one can't help but sigh at the uncanny workmanship of nature.

The scenery is beautiful. There are all kinds of karst caves, including stalagmites, stone flags, stone buds... Very complete, shocking scenery, the most beautiful karst cave I have ever seen. At the same time, it is also the worst scenic spot tour guide I have ever seen. She only speaks for a minute in the cave and then walks a long way. She is here to exercise. At her speed, she will be out of the cave in an hour. I can only give up following the tour guide and enjoy it slowly by myself. Fortunately, I did my homework before departure and downloaded the explanation in advance. Unprepared tourists can enjoy it casually by themselves. This kind of tour guide is really not worthy of such a beautiful cave. I walked in the cave for about two and a half hours. It is suitable for ordinary people to walk for 2-3 hours, which requires a certain amount of physical strength.

The reputation of Zhijin Cave is not in vain. It gives people the feeling of large scale, diversity, strangeness and beauty. In particular, the scale of the cave hall is unprecedented. The tour time is generally 2-3 hours. The beauty of the cave cannot be expressed in words, but can only be experienced through photos. Unfortunately, my photography skills and conditions cannot fully express the magnificence, grandeur and beauty of Zhijin Cave. You can only experience it in person.

We entered Zhijin Cave and drove Bus 11 all the way. There was no water route and the tour took about 2 hours. It was a bit cold inside, so you could wear long sleeves, but I got too hot inside and the clothes were of no use.

It takes about 2 hours to visit the scenic spot. Because the cave is built on the mountain, it is sometimes uphill and sometimes downhill, so it is quite tiring to walk the whole way.

It takes half an hour to drive from the county seat to Zhijin Cave.

Such an amazing cave is hidden under the unremarkable hill. One cannot help but marvel at the magical power of nature. No wonder there is a saying that "after visiting Zhijin, you will not want to see any caves."

The small potatoes made by the villagers in Dongkou are so delicious, 5 yuan a portion, but without the chili, it would be a loss of soul. The chili powder is not very spicy, but slightly spicy and fragrant, very unique.

Going down into the cave, all you can see are various stalactites, stalagmites, and stone pillars of various shapes and styles, which are dazzling and beautiful. The management of Zhijin Cave is very standardized. Many scenic spots provide introductions and pictures in Chinese and English, and the recordings of voice introductions are played continuously, so that tourists can have a deeper understanding of the relevant knowledge and introductions. Under the illumination of light and shadow, the rocks of various shapes present the effect of publishing morning shadows. Combined with the introduction board, we have a clearer understanding of the thousand-year-old iron tree. If there is no introduction board, you may miss it. There is also a pair of stalagmites that are still developing, named Sister Jade Tree. From different angles, they are all so graceful and graceful. The uncanny workmanship of nature and the creation of the Creator are amazing. There are no large up and down ramps in the entire Zhijin Cave. The management has carefully set up many surname lights on the roadside, which can illuminate the way and allow children to move forward briskly while reciting their surnames. It can be said that it is ingenious and well-intentioned. After walking in the cave for almost two hours, we saw the light of the exit. In fact, the scenic spot has done a good job in this regard. A rest corridor is specially set up outside the exit for tourists to rest. The breeze is blowing, and the coolness relieves fatigue. The sightseeing station on the way back is next to the parking lot, which is very convenient.

When I first entered, I started to say "Wow". I heard the Cantonese people next to me saying that the caves they had seen before were nothing like this one. I also secretly sighed that this is indeed the largest and most spectacular cave I have seen so far, no doubt about it! Every scene is very shocking. It is worthy of being named the king of caves by National Geographic. It is highly recommended to everyone!

If Huangguoshu is the wish of the years, Zhijindong is really amazing. When we arrived, it was almost four o'clock in the afternoon. There was no tour guide, and most of them were individual tourists. In fact, this is good. One is that it is no longer the peak period, and there are relatively few people, so no one will urge you to walk fast and not take pictures (it is not that the staff has a bad attitude, the road there is narrow, if you keep taking pictures, it will really cause traffic congestion. Traveling, you still have to maintain good quality). Another thing is that the tour guide may be familiar with it. Although the introduction is definitely professional, he may only pick a few famous ones and then leave. Personally, I think it is better to see it slowly by yourself. Zhijindong's introduction to famous landscapes is still very detailed, so you don't have to worry too much. Special reminder, Zhijindong is a one-way road, you must persist once you enter, and it takes about 2.5-3.5 hours to complete the walk, so those who are not physically fit should consider it as appropriate.

Although I have seen many caves in Guizhou, this one is really big. I walked for several hours, the whole time in the cave. It was so cold when I went in that I was still complaining that I didn't wear more clothes. Later, I was so tired that I was sweating. That's right, climb the stairs, climb the stairs. Climb the stairs non-stop. There are many rest points along the way. There are guides to take you to the attractions, but the speed is too fast and you can hardly keep up. Go slowly by yourself, there are explanations of the attractions, and it is also fun to find the attractions while listening to the explanations.

Because I was in a hurry, I didn't go to the museum and 4D cinema. If you don't have time, it's still necessary to go. There are also Grand Canyon and Miao Village next to Zhijin Cave. You can go there to have fun.

The ticket is not cheap, 150 yuan per ticket. There is a Grand Canyon inside, which I don't think is necessary. If you want to go to the Grand Canyon, it will take a lot of time. We only went to the Zhijin Cave. This cave is really big and it's quite cold inside. You have to wear long sleeves and long pants, although I saw the staff wearing down jackets... It takes two hours to complete the whole journey. If you walk faster, you can get out of the cave in more than an hour.

The cave is so empty that I think of the phrase "the sky is like a dome covering the four fields". I have seen many similar caves. Apart from the huge cave, which shocked me, there are only a few places that are lifelike. The rest are a bit far-fetched. It takes about 2 hours to walk in the cave. My husband came here to play when he was a child. It took about 5 hours to complete the whole journey. Now all the forks are blocked. There is only one sightseeing route, and the itinerary is also halved. The cave is cool and pleasant. If there are children or the elderly, they can wear outerwear. When I came out of the cave, the road looked like it had just rained. Guizhou really doesn't have sunny days for three days. An umbrella is a must-have for traveling. Remember it!

Formerly known as the "Dachish Cave", it has been carved by time for at least 250 million years. Looking back from below the entrance, there are two holes, one large and one small, representing yin and yang, and also symbolizing the sun and the moon. It is said that naughty children ran to the top of the small hole to fight cocks and accidentally discovered this magical cave.

The space inside the cave is undulating and staggered, sometimes opening and sometimes closing, with all kinds of bizarre stone pillars, stalagmites, stone flowers, etc., which are lifelike and dazzling. The most famous ones are the three treasures of the cave: "Bawang Helmet", "Silver Rain Tree" and "Curly Stone".

Curly stone is a peculiar stalactite that grows spirally or twistedly upward and is not completely affected by gravity. It needs to grow in a very humid and closed environment.

Lingxiao Hall is one of the most beautiful scenic spots in the cave. The huge stone curtain is like a gorgeous curtain on the stage, and the "pillar supporting the sky" is more than 7 meters higher than the highest stalagmite in the Martin Cave in Cuba, the world's highest.

The soft lighting design in the cave is also just right, with only three simple colors of red, yellow and blue, which well highlights the spatial hierarchy and landscape highlights in the cave. There is no bizarre and strange effect caused by overly dazzling colors, and the beauty of the atmosphere is fully displayed.

I can no longer describe the beauty of Zhijin Cave in words. You can only experience the shock yourself. No matter how many words you use, no matter how beautiful they are, they will seem pale. Only after you have been to Zhijin Cave, you will know the magic of the earth!

After walking a short distance, you will check your ticket. After checking your ticket, you will pass through a stone corridor with inscriptions and arrive at the entrance of the cave. Be careful when entering the cave. The temperature inside is about 10 degrees, and you will have to walk inside for more than two hours. Keep warm. As soon as I entered the cave, I was shocked as someone who has never seen a karst cave properly! It is really huge and super spectacular! The feeling cannot be described in words. There is a feeling that it is worth the trip. All kinds of magical shapes are up to your imagination, all kinds of shapes, all kinds of postures, all the time. But I calmed down in the second half of the journey. The so-called aesthetic fatigue hahahahahahahaha.

After buying a ticket to enter the scenic area, you have to walk up the mountain to reach the entrance of the cave. There are many inscriptions by celebrities along the way, all praising Zhijin Cave, such as "The No. 1 Cave in the World" and "The King of Caves". The underground world of Zhijin Cave is very beautiful, and the stairs are very long. I usually live on the ground, and I was shocked by the colorful underground world. The history of the earth flows in the folds of the karst cave. After billions of years of changes, it has become a quiet and beautiful cave paradise in various forms. I feel that the AAAA rating of the scenic spot is a bit unfair to it.

There are two photo spots in the cave. The staff use professional equipment to take photos, and then give tourists who take photos a small ticket with a number on it. Photos are free. You can get photos at the exit. Small photos of one and a half inches are free for souvenirs, and plastic-sealed six-inch photos are 10 yuan each. The photos are all ready, and there is no need to wait. To be honest, the price of 10 yuan is really fair. I haven't seen anyone who doesn't want it.

After buying the tickets, individual tourists must follow the scenic area tour guide to visit the cave. When the number of tourists is almost the same, the tour guide will lead the way into the cave.

Currently, only the third and fourth floors are open to the public, while the first and second floors are only open to scientific researchers. It is unknown when the remaining 8 kilometers of the cave will be fully explored and open to the public. If the 12 kilometers are fully open to the public, it may take more than a day to explore them all.

When we got to the entrance of the cave, it was so big, like a giant beast with its bloody mouth facing us. We could see rows of sharp teeth in the big mouth, as if it was about to pounce and swallow us. I was very curious, how could such a big cave be discovered only in 1980? The guide said that the cave was originally called Daji Cave, and it was not discovered from this entrance, but from another small cave next to it, right next to this entrance.

Now when we visit the cave, there are already roads or plank roads, and the cave is illuminated. But they slid down with ropes, relied on flashlights to illuminate, and climbed the slippery stalactites step by step carefully. After they went down the cave, because the flashlights could not reach the end, they realized that the cave was huge and were very excited. As a result, they climbed from the current lecture hall to Guanghan Palace and almost couldn't find the way back. The flashlights were almost out of power (it was scary and exciting to think about it). The people waiting at the entrance of the cave were also very anxious and organized militia to rescue them. Finally, they found the entrance to the cave and returned to the ground. At this point, this cave came into being. Because people thought the name of Daji Cave was indecent, they later named it after the name of the county, Zhijin.

Zhijin Cave is not only huge, but also densely developed with goose pipes, stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars, stone curtains and other stalactites in various shapes and forms. Especially the stalagmites in helmet, hill, tower, fungus and other shapes are the characteristics. There are gravity water formations such as dripping water and flowing water, and there are also various types formed by non-gravity water. In order to protect the stalactites in the cave, some stalactites that have been dripping for a long time and hanging very low are wrapped up and protected to prevent tourists from hitting them, which is not safe and will damage the stalactites. In addition, all the lighting sources in Zhijin Cave are cold light sources, which not only allows tourists to see the original stalactites as much as possible, but also protects the stalactites. Some stalactites here are still dripping, indicating that they are still developing, but most of them have stopped dripping. When you are in the cave, remember not to touch the stalactites. Although they look like still stones, in fact they are still growing very, very slowly without being noticed. The formation of stalactites takes tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of years, so any stalactite you see here has traveled through the vast history to come before us.

There are hundreds of surnames on the stairs from the third floor to the fourth floor of Zhijin Cave. The designers of these scenic spots are really well-intentioned. Taking into account the embarrassment of tourists transitioning from one attraction to another, they specially designed such small decorations to allow tourists to transition without realizing it. It's a pity that my surname is not among the hundreds of surnames.

We took a bus from Guiyang to Zhijin Cave very early in the morning. The transportation was very convenient. After getting off the bus, we went to the ticket hall to buy tickets. There was no crowding and it went smoothly. We bought the tickets and followed the instructions step by step into the cave. The stalactites and stalagmites inside were particularly tall and majestic. I felt that the ticket for this attraction was very cost-effective and worth the price. It was a very satisfying trip. After walking about 700 to 800 meters out of the cave, there was another bus, which was very convenient. We arrived in Guiyang. It was perfect for a day of sightseeing.

This cave is really, really big. We walked for two hours before getting out, but it is really a summer resort. It is super cool inside.

The beauty of the space of Zhijin Cave cannot be captured by photos. Only when you are in it can you feel the shock brought by its grandeur and depth. The dome is high and the shadows are dim. People in the cave seem to be between the starry sky and the mountains. There are strange rocks everywhere, and a new scene at every step. Some are spacious and open, while others are exquisite and ingenious. You can't help but feel the magic of nature.

The magnificent karst cave is worth visiting if you come back from Zhijin.

Zhijin Cave is majestic and magnificent. It is the largest cave in the country.

When we arrived at Zhijin Cave, we were told that it was very big and would take two hours to visit. We were shocked at the first sight. It was indeed the best cave in the world, big, strange and complete. Because I had been to Zhashui Cave before, I was not very interested in caves. I hated the colorful and bizarre lighting in caves. But Zhijin Cave was really different. It was magnificent, elusive and beautiful. I can't describe it in words. I just remember that I kept opening my mouth and couldn't close it. I'm so glad that I didn't miss this geological wonder. The light here is just right, not too much or too little, which neither destroys the original stone shape atmosphere nor adds icing on the cake.

The Zhijin Cave, which could have been visited in two hours, made me linger there. I played there for three hours and still felt unsatisfied. I thought that even if I sat there for a whole day, I would not feel bored.

The three longevity stars, the upside-down pipa, the deep affection between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in the cave are all lifelike and breathtaking. As the saying goes, "After returning from Huangshan, there is no other mountain to visit, and there is no cave other than Zhijin Cave."

It is recommended that tourists who want to play book tickets at Jinyang Bus Station as early as possible to take the direct bus to Zhijin Cave. If you don't take the direct bus, you can only buy a ticket to Zhijin, then exit the station and wait for the Iveco bus to the scenic spot, then walk uphill for 15 minutes to the ticket office of the scenic spot, buy a ticket and enter the cave. The temperature in the cave is generally 15 to 16°, which is acceptable for young people to wear short sleeves. There are many steps in the cave, so be careful not to slip, otherwise it will be miserable. There are also many places in the scenic area where there should be water but there is no water, and there are no lights where there should be lights. Most of the places where people can pass are blocked. Overall, this trip is pretty good. Here are a few good photos for reference.

A little reminder: It costs 50 yuan to take an illegal taxi from Guiyang city to Jinyang Bus Station (it is basically impossible to get a taxi during the peak season, let alone Didi). Don't listen to them saying you can take a car to Zhijin County. It usually costs 80 yuan per person, which is unnecessary and not much faster. Safety comes first. As for chartering a car to the scenic area for 500 yuan, rich people don't care.

I arrived at Zhijin Cave at about 1:30 pm on July 8, 2018. At noon, I squatted on the roadside in front of the Zhijin County Bus Station and waved to stop a car (Zhijin Bus Station does not send special buses to Zhijin Cave). After getting off the minibus at the entrance of the scenic area, I still had to walk a long way up a slow slope.

The ticket to Zhijin Cave is 140 yuan, and the ticket to the neighboring Zhijin Grand Canyon is also 140 yuan. If you buy a combined ticket for the two attractions, it will be 200 yuan, saving 80 yuan. I thought, anyway, I can't make it to Bijie this afternoon, so I might as well visit both attractions, so I spent 200 yuan to buy a combined ticket.

I have been in Guizhou for more than ten days, and every time I talk to passers-by about Zhijin Cave, they all have a good reputation. I also came here because of its reputation, but to be honest, I didn't take it seriously. I just wanted to check in and take pictures.

The way to visit Zhijin Cave is very simple. You just walk to the end of the road and take the electric car. When I and other tourists from all over the world gathered at the ticket gate, a tour guide appeared to lead the way.

Not long before entering the cave, there are many stone tablets built later, which are probably inscribed by some famous people.

When we arrived at the real entrance of Zhijin Cave, there was a second ticket gate.

After scanning the tickets, the tourists followed the tour guide down to the "underground palace".

Look at the "ferocious" entrance of Zhijin Cave. It would be scary if it was dark at night.

As the tourists descended, they were getting farther and farther away from the cave entrance, and the light inside the cave gradually dimmed. The tour guide had already walked a long way with most of the tourists, and the sound became quieter and quieter. As for me, I continued to use my camera to take pictures of the cave features under the natural light at the cave entrance.



The rest of the tour was all inside the cave, relying on artificial lighting. I don't have much to say about it. Although I have seen many caves, I was still attracted by the splendor of Zhijin Cave and kept taking pictures.

What is it like inside? See for yourself:

But what really opened my eyes and made me think that Zhijin Cave is better than other caves is two attractions called "Silver Rain Tree":

Another place is called: "Overlord Helmet":

There are "free" photographers at these two scenic spots, so naturally their camera positions are the best. It seems that these two places are indeed the stunning signature spots in Zhijin Cave; another thing in common is that there is water below, and the reflections formed by it are clear and sharp due to the steady flow of water. The two silver rain trees above and below, two overlord helmets, the visual effect is very shocking, no wonder tourists stop to take photos.

In fact, there are many beautiful sights in the cave, most of which I cannot name or I have forgotten their names. The reason why tourists praise them is that the names are more appropriate to those natural stalactites. Therefore, you can often hear exclamations from the crowd, such as "It looks so similar! It looks so similar!"

After exiting the cave and passing through a corridor, you can take the electric car back to the entrance of the scenic area.

It is not too popular, but the experience is much better than Huangguoshu, and it is only a 1-hour drive from Guiyang city. The cave is very cold, so remember to put on an extra layer of clothes when you go there in summer.

It is worthy of being named "China's No. 1 Karst Cave" by National Geographic Magazine. It is large and magnificent. It took more than an hour to walk from entering the cave to seeing the light of day again (shivering with cold), passing through more than a dozen "rooms" of different sizes. Some are as spacious as a stadium, and some are as cramped as a wooden house, but none of them are the same.

Between the rock walls and on the open ground, there are strange stone arrays everywhere, including stalagmites, stone belts, and stone jellyfish. The water that seeps into the cave along the cracks in the ground, carrying a small amount of carbon and silicates, has carefully nurtured the wonders in the cave in a peaceful environment for thousands of years. It is really awe-inspiring to think about it.

The cave is cool, and the various stalactites are in various shapes and sizes, which fully taps the imagination and makes the children have a lot of fun. The whole tour takes about 2 hours, which is not very tiring. You need to take a battery car back to the exit of the scenic area after leaving the cave. Remember to bring a thin jacket, as the temperature in the cave is a bit low.

The tour guide took us to visit for more than 2 hours before we came out. We visited about 8 large caves, which is simply a world of karst caves. The most impressive ones are the Overlord Helmet and the Silver Rain Tree, which are both very spectacular. These caves must be visited.

There is a battery car back to the entrance of the scenic spot. It costs 20 yuan. Some people also walk to the entrance of the scenic spot by themselves. In fact, it is all downhill, so it is not tiring to walk. It is estimated to take 10 to 20 minutes.

Just came back. As soon as I got off the plane from Guiyang, I rented a car and drove to Bijie. I stayed at an inn near Zhijin Cave and went to Zhijin Cave early in the morning. It's really big! When I first entered, I took pictures everywhere, but later I was tired of it. There are many highlights. It takes about 2 hours to visit slowly. Recommended~