Tenglong Cave

The settlement of Tujia and Miao people in Enshi Autonomous Prefecture is picturesque and picturesque.
The Tenglong Cave Scenic Area consists of the Water Cave, Dry Cave, Carp Cave, Liangfeng Cave, Dujiazhai, three dragon gates, and Huaxiankeng.
There is a mountain in the cave, and a cave in the mountain. The water cave and the dry cave are connected, and the main cave and the branch caves are interconnected. The temperature in the cave is constant at 14-18℃ all year round.
There are more than 1,000 kinds of pictographic stones in the cave, and the landscape is varied and mysterious. Outside the cave, the mountains and waters are beautiful and the scenery is pleasant.

Attractions Location: No. 9, Tenglong Avenue, Lichuan City, Engong Tujia Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei Province

Tickets:
Tenglong Cave Ticket + Secret Valley + Scenic Transportation: Adult Ticket 170 RMB / Senior Citizen / Student Ticket 95 RMB;
Secret Valley + Scenic Transportation: Adult Ticket 50 RMB / Senior Citizen / Student Ticket 35 RMB; Scenic Transportation Ticket (from Visitor Center to Scenic Area Entrance): 20 RMB
Free ticket:
1. Children 1.2 meters or below in height or 6 years old or below;
2. Elderly persons aged 70 years and above with valid ID;
3. Active military personnel, retired military cadres, disabled military personnel, and disabled persons with valid certificates;

Opening hours:
08:30-17:00 (November 1st to April 30th of the following year, Monday to Sunday)
08:00-17:30 (May 1st - October 31st, Monday to Sunday)

Contact Details: 0718-7262455

Transportation:
There are buses to Tenglong Cave from the East Gate and West Gate of Lichuan City.

Time reference: 1-3 hours


Recommended itinerary for Tenglong Cave tours

1-Day Itinerary: Explore Tenglong Cave

Tenglong Cave is one of China's largest karst cave systems, renowned for its spectacular stalactites, stalagmites, and underground rivers. Spend a day exploring this natural wonder.

  • Morning: Arrive at Tenglong Cave Scenic Area by taxi or arranged shuttle from Huangshi City (~1.5 hours).
  • Visit: Take a guided tour through the cave system (about 2-3 hours), including boat rides on underground rivers.
  • Lunch: Dine at the scenic area’s restaurants serving local Hubei cuisine.
  • Afternoon: Explore surrounding forest trails or relax in the park.
  • Evening: Return to Huangshi City or local hotels nearby.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Huangshi City hotels or guesthouses near Tenglong Cave. Try local freshwater fish and mountain vegetables.

Souvenirs: Karst stone crafts, local herbal teas, cave-themed souvenirs.


2-Day Itinerary: Tenglong Cave + Dayu Mountain

Combine the underground spectacle of Tenglong Cave with a day of hiking in the nearby Dayu Mountain.

  • Day 1: Follow 1-day Tenglong Cave itinerary.
  • Day 2 Morning: Take a taxi (~30 minutes) to Dayu Mountain Nature Reserve.
  • Visit: Hike forest trails, enjoy waterfalls, and scenic viewpoints.
  • Lunch: Mountain guesthouse or picnic lunch.
  • Afternoon: Continue hiking or visit nearby villages for cultural experiences.
  • Evening: Return to Huangshi City or stay near Dayu Mountain.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Huangshi or mountain inns. Try local wild mushroom dishes and mountain herbs.

Souvenirs: Handmade crafts, herbal products, dried mushrooms.


3-Day Itinerary: Tenglong Cave + Dayu Mountain + Yangxin Ancient Town

Enjoy a blend of natural wonders and historic culture around Tenglong Cave.

  • Days 1–2: Follow previous itineraries.
  • Day 3 Morning: Travel (~1 hour by taxi) to Yangxin Ancient Town.
  • Visit: Explore well-preserved architecture, traditional streets, and local museums.
  • Lunch: Traditional Hubei dishes at local eateries.
  • Afternoon: Walk riverside promenades or visit nearby temples.
  • Evening: Return to Huangshi City or stay overnight in Yangxin.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Yangxin or Huangshi. Sample river fish and ethnic snacks.

Souvenirs: Folk crafts, embroidered textiles, local food specialties.


4-Day Itinerary: Tenglong Cave + Dayu Mountain + Yangxin Ancient Town + Xialu Industrial Museum

Add an industrial heritage visit to your natural and cultural itinerary.

  • Days 1–3: Follow above itineraries.
  • Day 4 Morning: Take taxi (~30 minutes) to Xialu Industrial Museum in Huangshi.
  • Visit: Learn about the city’s steel industry history and development.
  • Lunch: Museum café or city restaurants.
  • Afternoon: Leisure stroll or shopping in Huangshi city center.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Huangshi city hotels. Try local specialties like steamed fish and fresh vegetables.

Souvenirs: Steel-themed memorabilia, local snacks, handcrafts.


5-Day Itinerary: Extended Nature and Culture Tour Around Tenglong Cave

Explore the surrounding natural parks and cultural towns for a richer experience.

  • Days 1–4: Follow previous itineraries.
  • Day 5: Visit nearby Jinshan Temple and scenic spots in Huangshi (taxi or bus, about 30 minutes).
  • Lunch: Local restaurants near Jinshan Temple.
  • Afternoon: Return to Huangshi and explore local markets or tea houses.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Huangshi. Enjoy regional cuisine featuring fresh river produce.

Souvenirs: Buddhist artifacts, local teas, mountain herbs.


6-Day Itinerary: Tenglong Cave + Surrounding Nature + Cultural Sites + Huangshi City Tour

Combine nature, culture, and urban exploration in a comprehensive visit.

  • Days 1–5: Follow above itineraries.
  • Day 6: Explore Huangshi city landmarks such as Daye Park, Huangshi Museum, and local markets (taxi or bus within city, 10-20 minutes between spots).
  • Lunch: City restaurants specializing in Hubei cuisine.
  • Evening: Enjoy Huangshi nightlife or riverside walk.

Accommodation/Food: Stay centrally in Huangshi for easy access. Try traditional rice noodles and wild vegetable dishes.

Souvenirs: Local arts, food products, tea sets.


7-Day Itinerary: Full Week of Tenglong Cave, Nature, Culture, and City Life

Spend a week experiencing the full variety of Tenglong Cave area—from underground wonders to mountain hikes, cultural heritage, and urban exploration.

  • Days 1–6: Follow all previous itineraries for a comprehensive tour.
  • Day 7: Leisure day for revisiting favorite sites, shopping for souvenirs, or relaxing at local spas or parks.
  • Meals: Sample a wide range of Hubei dishes, including spicy fish, stewed pork with lotus root, and local desserts.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in comfortable hotels or boutique guesthouses in Huangshi or near Tenglong Cave. Enjoy diverse dining options from local street food to upscale restaurants.

Souvenirs: Karst stone carvings, herbal teas, local handicrafts, bamboo products.


User Reviews

By Motor Mom |

Don't rush to see the show. It's worth going inside the cave according to the route map. The laser show is a sad love story. It made me laugh so hard that tears came out. The gods look like Transformers. The Tujia girl has disheveled hair and wears a white bellyband. The acting skills of the dragon and the Tujia girl are really impressive. To be fair, it's still good to follow the guide map to see the cave.

By SUNNYOUNG |

As the name suggests, Tenglong Cave is big enough to accommodate dragons and tigers. The highest point in the cave is 235 meters, the widest point is 174 meters, and the mountain in the cave is as high as 125 meters. There are mountains in the cave, and there are caves in the mountains. There are caves in every mountain and caves in every cave. There are water in the cave, and the water caves are connected, forming a huge and magnificent cave landscape. The scenery outside the cave is beautiful. The Wolong Tunjiang Waterfall at the entrance of the water cave has a drop of more than 20 meters, roaring like thunder, and magnificent. The height of the entrance of Tenglong Cave is 72 meters and the width is 64 meters. It is easy to put a hot air balloon in it.

By The sky is high and the clouds are light. The sky is blue. |

Tenglong Cave is a national 5A-level scenic spot. It is the largest karst cave in China and ranks seventh among the longest caves in the world. It is one of the world's top caves. It consists of water cave, dry cave, catfish cave, Liangfeng cave, Dujiazhai, three dragon gates, Huaxiankeng and other scenic spots. It is a provincial scenic spot in Hubei Province and a national geological park.

By Scholar's spirit |

Tenglong Cave is a huge karst cave with a total length of more than 50 kilometers. Currently, about 6 kilometers are open to tourists. Due to the crustal changes over the past 100 million years, the Tenglong Cave Scenic Area has formed cave attractions such as "Guancai Gorge", "White Jade Stone Forest" and "Three Dragon Gates". The open area of the scenic area is divided into two parts: the front cave and the back cave. The front cave is larger in scale, with peaks and halls inside. The unique fantasy laser show and large-scale Tujia song and dance performances in the scenic area are also located in the front cave.

By Traveling Muggle |

The world's largest dry cave is not a lie. You can't feel it from the picture. It is extremely comfortable. I also found a local travel planner who can plan the entire process of Enshi. If you need it, you can add her WeChat directly: CYG910918

By Xiwei |

Outside, there are green mountains and clear water, and the scenery is pretty good. The cave is very big, but it feels like there is nothing to see. It is very damp and cold. I was still shivering even with a coat on. "Yishui Lichuan" has a Tujia ethnic style and is worth watching. The plot of the laser show is really cliché, and it feels like a three-cent special effect.

By China-TravelNote users |

The three ticket windows in the scenic area are closed, but they have to sell tickets a few kilometers away. Isn't it just to make some money from the transfer fee? It was more convenient for tourists when the ticket price was directly 180 yuan. Why bother with this?

By China-TravelNote users |

The experience was extremely bad. I advise everyone not to go. First of all, Xu Qiang forced consumption. I drove there by myself. I asked if the car could be driven through the gate. The girl at the online ticket window said no, I had to buy a 20-cent bus ticket. It turned out that the car could be driven in now. The parking lot is far from the tourist center and I have to walk a distance. Secondly, they were not sincere in handling complaints and asked me to call back myself. In addition, the scenery of the scenic spot is average. There is only a small waterfall before entering the cave. There is nothing to see in the cave. It is just a big empty cave. The 150 ticket is too expensive. I was forced to pay for the song and dance performance. There is also a laser show. If you want to see natural scenery, don't go there.

By Blue sky |

The annual average temperature of Tenglong Cave is 12 to 18 degrees, making it a great place to escape the summer heat!

By Severe cold |

Tenglong Cave is the most satisfying place in the trip. There are also folk performances inside, which is very interesting.

By Dongba Crab |

A huge naturally formed karst cave, very spectacular. It is a good cave tour. There are two shows in the cave, a stage play introducing Tujia culture and a laser show. But after all, it is a cave tour, the playability is not high, the ticket is too expensive, it is a check-in attraction, not worth a special trip.

By franwoo |

I have been to many caves before, and I think they are all the same. However, Tenglong Cave has distinct characteristics, which is quite different from the caves I have been to before. The developed dry cave has basically no stalactites, and the interior is also unique, with a huge cave entrance.

By rui |

The hot air balloon experience costs 20 yuan per person and is safe and exciting.

The sightseeing bus inside the cave is also 20 yuan. The tour guide will help you arrange the route and you will not miss the two performances (this is why the tickets are expensive), especially the folk songs and dances are very good.

The front cave is not fun at all and the road is long, so don't waste your time here.

By Zonker |

The price is 180 yuan, which is not worth it at all, and it is worth 80 yuan at most. It is a bit ugly to be eager to make money before the scenic spot is fully developed.

By PP Rabbit |

My friend didn't recommend it, but I didn't regret it after going there. The laser show inside was average, but the cave itself was still worth seeing.

By Lao Na long-term triple empty |

Stop 140: Tenglong Cave in Lichuan. AAAA, 150 tickets, computer verification. It can apply for 5A, well-deserved, highly recommended. Not only are the more than 150 cave halls dazzling, but the laser show and song and dance performances are also conscientious works. The good intentions of the operator can make a cave used for saltpeter mining in the Qing Dynasty so distinctive. Great. Another: When you go to Lichuan, you must go to the "Jinniu Snacks" in the city center to eat snacks. The taste is unique and the price is good. I especially recommend the three-fresh casserole, spare ribs, and fried bean curd.

By Big belly cat |

Tenglong Cave is big, big, big, big, big, very big. There are no stalactites, stalagmites, etc. in traditional caves. It is a large cave with a height of more than 70 meters, and the highest is said to be more than 240 meters. There are mountains and rivers in it, which is a world of its own. It takes 4 hours to walk around. It is boring to just look at the cave. The main thing is to watch the performances. There are two performances in it, which are very exquisite. It would be a big loss if it is unbearable. Especially the 150 yuan ticket, just to see the bald cave, it is not worth it.

By Yanggu |

You must experience the scenic area bus, which is like a roller coaster. The two performances can give you a more intuitive feeling of the development of various ethnic minorities in Enshi. It is worth a visit.

By especially |

It's actually a cave, but it's really big. I've been to many places, but I haven't seen such a big cave. Helicopters can fly in. The cave is also very deep and you can walk a long way. It's cold in the cave, so you need to wear more clothes before going. In fact, it's nothing to just see the cave, but there are two singing and dancing performances in the cave every morning and afternoon. This is quite interesting. Be sure to arrange time to see it. The laser show is actually just that, it's up to you to watch it or not. The battery car in the cave is straight, and you can take a round trip with one ticket.

By Happy ride CL |

When we went there, we didn’t go to watch the performance, but went to the cave behind the cave for a walk. We gained a lot. Everyone went to watch the performance, and there were very few people playing in the cave. Sometimes I felt like I was lost or time-traveled. Fortunately, folk songs floated by from time to time, and I found my way back following the music. . .

Tenglong Cave is really huge. If you want to see every project, it is recommended to play for 3~4 hours, and bring your own dry food and hot water. The temperature in the cave is constant, warm in winter and cool in summer, so bring your own coat in summer. There are electric cars, which are quite useful and save a lot of walking, but there are also many people queuing.

The road condition in the cave is quite good, but it is often slippery, so you need to pay attention to your outfit. The colorful lights and songs are also very practical signs. There are many caves inside caves, so pay attention to the road signs and don't get lost.

By flower |

We went to Tenglong Cave on October 1, 2017:

We only visited Tenglong Cave in the morning.

Although Tenglong Cave is not as gorgeous as the Silver Cave in Guilin,

But its space is taller and wider, close to the natural mountain shape!

More importantly: there are performances along the way in the cave

Can eliminate travelers' fatigue!

We drove all the way in the afternoon. The only drawback was that it started to drizzle and we couldn’t stop in the middle of the mountain. After all, safety comes first!

We left Lichuan before dark and stayed near the Yunyang County Scenic Area, which was like a fairyland.

By Small particles of dust |

The temperature in the caves in the scenic area is relatively low, so it’s okay if you don’t bring any clothes. You can rent clothes at this attraction, with a deposit of 50 yuan and a rental fee of 20 yuan.

The Great Falls is actually not that big compared to other waterfalls...

The big balloon is 130 yuan for adults and 60 yuan for children. It's not interesting. It only takes 10 minutes to go up, and the highest altitude is the height of the cave entrance...

There are 2 performances in the cave. There is a song and dance show 10 minutes away from the entrance of the cave. The performance lasts for 1 hour. It is very good and recommended for everyone. If you are interested, continue walking for 20 minutes to the deeper part, where there is a laser show for 20 minutes. If you are interested in both performances, you can take the battery car out... 10 yuan per person.

By Sunny snow on the road |

Tenglong Cave is suitable for people who like caves, hiking, adventure, and photography. If you don’t like any of these, don’t come, as you may find it not worth it.

Transportation: Lichuan is a must-go place for people going to and from Enshi to Chongqing. It takes only half an hour to get to Enshi by high-speed rail. You can take a bus directly to Tenglong Cave from Lichuan Railway Station. It costs 5 yuan per person and takes 15 minutes by car.

Tickets: Full price 150 yuan (ticket includes 1 hour "Yishui Lichuan" Tujia folk performance and 20 minutes laser show, no need to buy additional tickets), online booking will be cheaper, Hangzhou citizen price 68 yuan, Enshi people can spend 100 yuan to get a Lichuan travel annual card, Hubei people and their spouses, as well as permanent residents and students can spend 300 yuan to get a Hubei tourism annual card, which is very cost-effective



I came on September 30th, a weekday, and there were not many people, because the cave was too spacious. Many times I walked alone in the dark and gloomy space. I couldn't see anyone in front or behind. Occasionally I could hear other people talking. It felt a bit adventurous. When watching the performance, people suddenly appeared. It's better not to come alone if you are timid. For me personally, this trip to Tenglong Cave was very worthwhile. I stayed in the scenic area for 8 hours. I didn't take a battery car during the whole journey. I walked about 15,000 steps and didn't feel tired. I thought the performance was very good. It may also be related to the fact that I am a Tujia people. It gave me a more comprehensive understanding of my ethnic culture. The time for watching two performances was equivalent to a rest. The front cave is a dry cave, with a battery car. It costs 10 yuan to go back and forth. If you take the car, you will miss some attractions. If you don't want to miss it, it is recommended to walk. The return journey is the return road. You can take a one-way trip. The back cave is a water cave, which can only be walked. It is relatively humid inside. Pay attention to your feet. If it is too dark, you can turn on the mobile phone flashlight for lighting. The mirror photo in the water cave is very beautiful, and you must walk around. The temperature in Tenglong Cave is constant at 14 to 18 degrees all year round. You only need to wear a T-shirt and a long-sleeved jacket. It is suitable for hiking. Before entering the scenic area, pay attention to the time of the two performances and arrange the order of playing in the cave reasonably to avoid missing the performance. The best order of one-day tour is the entrance of the scenic area-Wolong Tunjiang Waterfall-Tenglong Cave Main Cave-Qiandong Dry Cave-Watching the "Yishui Lichuan" song and dance performance-Houdong Water Cave-Watching the laser show-Return to the main cave entrance-Metasequoia forest-Pyracantha forest-Longxu Bridge-Scenic area exit. If you enter from Longxu Bridge, the order of playing outside the main cave entrance is the opposite. It is best to bring a plastic bag to Tenglong Cave. If you are tired and want to sit on the way, there is water on the seat when watching the laser show, and you want to take selfies or slow shutter when you bring a SLR without a tripod, the plastic bag can come in handy. Don't throw it away after use. Bring an umbrella on rainy days to prevent water from dripping from the top of the cave. The food is quite expensive, so you can bring your own dry food. The toilets are well-equipped, and there is a toilet every few steps. They are very clean and convenient, and there is a table for mobile phones. If you only plan to play in Lichuan for one day, you can stay near Enshi Railway Station. There are many trains passing through Enshi and Lichuan. If you want to play for several days, you can stay near Lichuan Railway Station or Lichuan City. There are buses to various attractions near the railway station.

By King's Iron Horse |

The Tenglong Cave Scenic Area, located in Lichuan City, Enshi Prefecture, consists of the Water Cave, Dry Cave, Carp Cave, Liangfeng Cave, Duyuzhai, three Dragon Gates, Huaxiankeng and other scenic areas. The entire cave system is very large and complex, with the largest volume in the world. It is the best of China's tourist caves and was rated as "the most beautiful place in China" by National Geographic China magazine in October 2005.

Tenglong Cave feels so huge and shocking to me. There are mountains inside the cave, water inside the cave, and sky inside the cave. I feel like I am in outer space and in a science fiction movie. There are also laser shows and Yishui Lichuan cultural performances to enrich the tour. It is worth the trip!

By Rest, little thief |

I went there more than ten years ago. The tickets were very cheap and there weren't that many performances inside. I didn't expect it to be so complicated now. The main thing was to see how big the cave was. It was said that you could fly in and out by helicopter. The landscape of the cave was very ordinary, but the waterfall at the entrance was quite interesting, flowing into an underground river.

By Xiqige |

The entire Tenglong Cave scenic area includes water caves, dry caves and thousands of interconnected caves. The water cave is currently the river channel of the Qingjiang River. From here, the Qingjiang River is completely swallowed up by the Tenglong Cave and turned into an underground river. Visitors can see the spectacular scenery of the Qingjiang River rushing into the cave; the dry cave is the largest of the dry caves discovered in Asia. It is the ancient river channel of the Qingjiang River. The first phase open to the public is divided into the front cave and the back cave, which is very spectacular. There are also performances and laser shows in the cave, which are worth seeing.

By Autumn Leaves |

Tenglong Cave is the largest karst cave discovered in China and one of the world's top-grade karst caves. The temperature in the cave is 8-12 degrees all year round.

By A certain katydid |

The ticket was booked on China-TravelNote for 121 (original ticket price 150) and you can watch a laser show and a song and dance performance. In summer, you need to bring a thin coat or shawl. It's too cool inside. I was cold in short sleeves. The 10 yuan transportation in the scenic area can be round-trip. We stupidly thought it was a one-way trip and walked out in 40 minutes. But you can see more scenery. This attraction is the most relaxing one in the past few days. The people here are really honest and simple, and there is no phenomenon of ripping tourists off in some attractions.

By cappuccino |

Clear water sometimes pours down from the top of the cave. The back cave of Tenglong Cave is under development. It has a typical karst cave landscape. The front cave is the highest and widest in the world and is known as the "No. 1 Cave in the World".

By Ye Jiahao |

I was shocked by the Tenglong Waterfall with a drop of 20 meters. Due to the drop of the mountain, the water splashed up waves quickly and loudly, making a deafening sound. It is not an exaggeration to describe it as surging. After the drop, the Ming River quietly flows into the underground river in the cave. This scene of the intersection of the Ming River and the underground river is very shocking. The sound of water is like thunder, and the momentum is magnificent. This is really a sleeping dragon swallowing the river, a wonder of the world. Tenglong Cave is an unimaginable huge cave entrance. The arc-shaped arch is more than 70 meters higher than the ground and more than 60 meters wide. This is still the cave entrance, not the highest and widest point. There is a cave group inside the cave. There are many mountains and underground waterfalls in the cave. Some ordinary houses are built in the cave. It feels like building many toy houses in the cave. The stones in the cave are either stalactites or ordinary rocks. If you look at this mountain from the outside, there is nothing special. It is the same as an ordinary mountain. Who would have thought that there is a lot of world inside. There are beautiful lights of various colors along the way in the cave. There is a beam of light in the center of the cave that shines on the top of the cave. The effect of watching performances in Tenglong Cave is also very good. After watching Tenglong Cave, I feel that it is not as beautiful as Zhijin Cave in Bijie, Guizhou, and its facilities are not perfect, but its spectacular degree and the uncanny workmanship of nature are definitely worth going.

By 🍀 |

Take the train to Lichuan the first day

Take the special bus from the train station to Tenglong Cave at 7 o'clock that day for 5 yuan

Arrive and take the sightseeing bus for 10 yuan including round trip.

Go down to the laser show, and after it's over, continue walking inside and you'll end up back at the laser show, and then walk back to the dance show.

Take the sightseeing bus back to the starting point, go back to the singing and dancing performance site to watch, and then go back)

By Ning Xiaoxin |

Tenglong Cave is the largest karst cave in China. Here you can see the entrance to the underground river, beautiful rocks and caves, and enjoy the songs and dances of local ethnic minorities. After crossing the stone path of the underground river, you will arrive at the entrance of Tenglong Cave. I had only heard that Tenglong Cave was very big before, but I never expected it to be so big. People at the entrance of the cave look very small. If you want to take a picture of the entire cave entrance, you need to stand far away. Fortunately, there is a large green lawn outside the cave entrance for tourists to take photos. The space inside the cave is even larger than imagined. The battery car can travel back and forth freely to take tourists to the performance venue. Because the cave is damp and cold, tourists need to wear more clothes, and the lights are dim, so you have to be careful when walking. Fortunately, there were more tourists on the day we went. If there were fewer people, it would be a bit scary.

We watched two performances here, one was about the legend of the Dragon King and the common woman in Lichuan, and the other was a local folk song and dance performance. The legend was performed by lasers, and lasers of various colors gathered on the stage, forming a beautiful picture scroll, which was quite interesting. However, the folk performance was similar to the common performances in other scenic spots, with no special features, and the excitement of singing and dancing passed.

By ocean |

Tenglong Cave is located in Lichuan City, Hubei Province, a famous city in western China. It is inhabited by Tujia and Miao peoples. It is picturesque and picturesque. The landscapes in the cave are varied and mysterious. The scenery outside the cave is beautiful. The Wolong Tunjiang Waterfall at the entrance of the water cave has a drop of more than 20 meters, roaring like thunder and magnificent. With its unique natural landscape and pleasant climate conditions, Tenglong Cave is an ideal place for tourism, recuperation, exploration and geological investigation.

By Walking on the road |

The cool trip is in Lichuan. The average temperature of Lichuan Tenglong Cave is 14-18 degrees Celsius. It is a good place to escape the summer heat. If you need a free customized itinerary, you can chat with me privately. We provide a full range of services.

By Lao Ding |

It is not worthy of its reputation. Tenglong Cave is known as the best in Asia. I wonder if it can be compared with Zhijin Cave in Guizhou or other caves that have not yet been opened? Don't brag! This time, we walked the whole way into the cave, which not only saved the battery car fare for the round trip inside the cave, but also made it easier to appreciate the scenery in the cave. It is colorful and confusing. It looks like Guanyin, the God of Longevity, Buddha, primitive humans..., and so on. There are two performances, one is laser technology and the other is group dance. Both are worth watching, but too many people affect the effect. The only good thing is that the cave is indeed cool, and the temperature difference between inside and outside the cave is large, which is a summer resort.

By Hanghang on the road |

The cave is very big, with laser shows and folk performances inside. It feels like most of the ticket price is just for the performances.

By fox |

The cave entrance is so big that you can take a helicopter. We went in by electric car, which shows how big it is. The laser show and performance in the cave are wonderful.

By Place |

I went there for the "biggest". Although I had heard netizens complaining about it and was mentally prepared, hearing it with my own ears is not as good as experiencing it with my own eyes.

I think it's OK. Although the performance is old-fashioned, it's still worth watching. The scenery in the cave, there is really nothing to see in the front cave, and the infinite scenery is in the back cave of Tenglong Cave.

By Shengshi Qinyuan |

Tenglong Cave in Lichuan City is a national geological park with a total area of 69 square kilometers. It integrates mountains, water, caves and forests. It is famous for its majestic, dangerous, strange, secluded and beautiful scenery. The entrance of the cave is 74 meters high and 64 meters wide. The highest point in the cave is 235 meters. The total length of the cave is 52.8 kilometers and the cave area is more than 2 million square meters. It is the largest dry cave in Asia. The water cave absorbs the water of Qingjiang River and forms a 23-meter-high waterfall. The water of Qingjiang River has become an underground undercurrent 16.8 kilometers long. Tenglong Cave is currently the largest karst cave in China and one of the world's top caves.

By Cat |

The waterfall and cave entrance are worth seeing. The caves and performances inside are just average.

By Ha Xiaobi |

As for Tenglong Cave, it looks big and is cool and humid inside, but it is not worth the 180 yuan ticket. The ticket includes the show, which is not good at all and is a forced bundled sale. The ticket is only worth 80 yuan at most.

By Yuxiang |

The feeling in front of the cave is indeed extremely huge, but when we first came in, we were shocked by the 20-meter Tenglong Waterfall, the sound of water was like thunder, and the momentum was magnificent. It felt like I had come to the Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River. And my father also felt this way, because he had been to the Hukou Waterfall once. It is really a sleeping dragon swallowing the river, a wonder of the world. Watching the water flow of the waterfall finally quietly enter the underground undercurrent in the cave, looking at the inside of the stone bridge, it was dark and looked a bit gloomy and scary. After watching the waterfall, we crossed the stone wall path and entered the official entrance of Tenglong Cave. The unimaginable huge cave entrance, the arc-shaped vault, the height difference from the ground is nearly 20 to 30 stories high. Looking at the photo on the ticket, a helicopter flew over the cave entrance. Compared with this extremely large cave entrance, the helicopter in the photo seems like a small fly flying over a window. So, such a large cave entrance is simply shocking, it is not false at all. Seeing the introduction of Tenglong Cave, it is currently the largest karst cave in China and one of the world's top-grade karst caves. Inside the cave is a group of caves. There are actually many mountains inside the cave, and there is even an underground waterfall. Not much has been developed, perhaps only four kilometers out of more than 60 kilometers.

The back cave is full of strange rocks, and there is a dark area with a still lake and a steep rock wall at the edge. My wife was shocked, not because of the steep rock wall, but because of the reflection on the lake, which felt like a bottomless abyss. In this dark cave, it looked eerie and scary. The laser show included the geological formation of Tenglong Cave, volcanic eruption, landslides, the movement of the stars, dragons spitting fire, peacocks spreading their tails, etc. These scenes are combined with a love story.

By The Mountain is Silent |

The largest karst cave in China and the seventh largest in the world, it is a national scenic spot with waterfalls, strange rocks, huge lights and shadows, and Tujia live drama performances.

By Stone. |

The laser show was really cool. As for the singing and dancing, as a Tujia native of Lichuan, I know almost nothing about it. The local culture is quite sinicized, and basically nothing in the singing and dancing performances can be seen. For taking pictures, if you find the right position and make some modifications, you can take a photo that looks like the end of the world. It's cold in the cave all year round, so don't forget to wear more clothes.

By Step into the distance |

The formation of the cave is a masterpiece of nature. As the largest cave in China, it is really big and majestic. The laser show integrates modern technology and is a combination of human technology and nature. The song and dance performance reproduces the wisdom and heritage of the Tujia people and feels the local folk characteristics. But the ticket price has to be said to be beyond its value. The scenic area service can be basically ignored.

By Golden |

Because it is February and not the Spring Festival, the ticket price is only 100 yuan per person. The laser show is held in the morning and afternoon, and the stage show is only in the afternoon. There are also singing and dancing performances in the morning, but the ticket price is 180 yuan. The performance time can be checked online. It costs 35 yuan to take a taxi to Tenglong Cave. It is not 5 yuan per person as mentioned online. The special bus to the railway station is 5 yuan per person. It takes 20 minutes to get there. Seniors over 60 years old have a half-price discount. In fact, it is only 90 yuan.

There are three main attractions in Tenglong Cave: the Wolong Tunjiang Waterfall at the entrance, the huge cave entrance where a helicopter can fly in, and the laser show and dance performance.

Many travel notes describe the waterfall as being at the entrance. In fact, this statement is not comprehensive. It should be said that it is not far from the entrance of the scenic area, not the entrance of Tenglong Cave. You have to turn a corner and walk a little to get between the waterfall and the cave entrance. The waterfall is indeed breathtaking.

Since there are few people in the off-season, you can still take some photos at the entrance of the cave. The comparison shows how big the cave entrance is. There are battery cars in the cave. If you are in a hurry to get to the cave entrance before the performance, please take the car. If you are not in a hurry, it is recommended to walk in and see the back cave first, then watch the laser show, and then take a one-way battery car back to the stage to watch the song and dance performance. The structure of the entire Tenglong Cave is that the cave entrance and the battery car boarding point are together, and it is a 5-minute walk from the song and dance stage. The battery car terminal is 2 kilometers away from the starting point. Next to the terminal is the laser show stage. The back cave forms a loop. One entrance is next to the laser show stage, and the other entrance is at the battery car drop-off point.

By China-TravelNote users |

You must definitely go, it's very spectacular and a different experience from the caves I've seen before.

By V Buzz |

It has not been developed thoroughly yet, and the original style is well preserved. I personally feel that the performance is a bit redundant. The laser show is recommended to update the content and pictures, which are a bit old. There are still many places that can be developed in the cave. Friends who like this kind of natural scenery must not miss it. I feel that there will be better development in the future. I hope not to waste such a good gift from God.

By Brain disease water beast |

It is a national 4A-level scenic spot. The ticket price is 180 yuan (170 yuan online). To go to Tenglong Cave, you first have to pass through a dark river that is backflowed by a rushing open river. When the river water enters the underground river in the cave, it is a rushing open river. It is not clear where the water comes from. But near the entrance of the cave, due to the difference in the mountain body, the waves splashed by the water are fast and large. It makes a deafening sound, and it is not an exaggeration to describe it as turbulent. I have been to Hukou Waterfall in Shanxi. The water volume and sound of the open and dark backflow rivers in Tenglong Cave are no less than those of Hukou Waterfall.

After passing through the river cave, the open river flows into the underground river in the cave. This scene of the open river and underground river converging at the same time is the first time I have seen it. It is very shocking. After passing through the river cave, going up the steps and walking for a while, the front is suddenly open. There is a large lawn equivalent to the area of ​​four football fields, showing in front of you.

There is a huge cave next to the lawn. This is Tenglong Cave. It is known as the world's top-class cave. The entrance of the cave is more than 70 meters high and more than 40 meters wide. This is only the entrance of the cave, not the highest and widest part.

I have been to many caves when traveling before. They are all stalactite structures in black holes. There are colorful lights on them, and people walk around in a fixed narrow passage and then come out. The only difference is the length of the route. You can only row a boat inside.

Tenglong Cave is different. The entrance is very big, and there is plenty of space for airplanes to pass through it. The length and area inside are hard to describe. It should be no problem to lay out the rails of ten railway lines in its width. We took a shuttle bus from the entrance to the cave. It took more than 10 minutes. But we haven't reached the end yet, and there are still constructions inside. We saw an ordinary house where the staff rested in the cave. It felt like building a toy house at home in the cave. The stones in the cave are not stalactites. They are just ordinary rocks. If you look at this mountain from the outside, there is nothing special about it. It is just like an ordinary mountain. Who would have thought that there is so much inside. We heard from the staff that we wanted to watch the laser show, so we walked into the cave for about half an hour. It took more than ten minutes to take the shuttle bus. The round-trip ticket price is only 10 yuan. Most people still choose to walk. The cave is lit with various lights along the way, which is very beautiful. There is a beam of light in the center of the cave that hits the top of the cave. The shuttle driver said: "The top of the cave where the light beam shines is the highest point of the cave, which is more than 100 meters. Any height of this cave is more than 50 meters."

Wow, it’s definitely no problem to build a 10-story building in a cave.

By Cold Stars |

The ticket price is 180 yuan, which is not cost-effective. There is a laser show and a song and dance show in the dry cave, and the tour items are relatively simple. There are battery cars in the dry cave, which cost 10 yuan for a round trip. The temperature in the cave is 14-18℃ all year round. It is really a good place to escape the heat in summer. If the temperature is not high when you go, it is recommended to wear more clothes before going in. It is very cold inside, especially when watching the performance, the longer you sit, the colder it gets.

By Yunzi |

The scenery is good. After watching the Tomb Raiders, I am particularly fond of this kind of cave scenery. You will be shocked when you walk in. The main scenery is in the back cave. If you don't like to watch performances, you can ignore the performances in front. The management of the scenic area is very strange. There is probably no good scenery in the front, so two performances are arranged. The folk performance is not far from the entrance of the cave. The laser show takes about half an hour to walk, and the road is not very easy to walk. The performances are very average, and I don't know if this kind of sound and light stimulation will have an impact on the cave. Many people think there is nothing to see after watching the performance, so they go out and miss the real scenery inside. The terrain in the back cave is more complicated, the light is very dark, and there is basically no signpost in the back cave. Be careful not to get lost when visiting. When we visited, we heard many people say where are we going? How should we go? I hope the scenic spot can be improved.

By Forever little shoes: |

I read everyone's reviews before and didn't have much expectations, but I went to visit it today and it was okay, it was spectacular! The tickets and sightseeing bus were bought separately, the ticket was 180 (including song and dance performances and laser show), I personally think the ticket is expensive. The laser show is not bad, the scene is shocking! The cave is very large, the whole journey is estimated to be 10 kilometers.

By Joanna☺️ |

After reading many other people's comments, I personally feel that you should come and see it for yourself, otherwise you will really regret it. Many people say that the 180 yuan is not worth it, the performances are not good, there is not enough time to play, etc. In my opinion, although I have not been to the most places and my knowledge is not the widest, I am much better than most people. Tenglong Cave is really spectacular. Look carefully at the shape and texture of the rocks on the top of the cave, marvel at the wonders of nature, and listen to the roar of the huge waves. Everything makes me feel that the trip is worthwhile. It is so smart to come to Enshi this National Day!

By Buddha's guest |

Don't read the reviews, you will know it's worth the trip after you go. The nature is amazing, and the show at 11:10 is also great. The only regret is that the laser show was not on. The whole cave is quite far to walk.

By 17917 |

It is said that helicopters can fly in and out of the cave entrance.

Bigger than you can imagine.

By Rabbit sauce |

Really don't go there. Apart from being the largest cave, there's nothing much else to see. The laser show inside is just so-so. The dance performance is terrible. We've danced for over 7,000 times and they can't even dance in unison. They're listless. If you really want to go, it's very cold in the cave. Prepare a coat because you have to sit and watch the show, and you can feel the cold when you sit there.

By Arin |

It is a very large natural cave, and you can take a battery car to explore it. There are four laser shows and three Tujia song and dance performances in the cave every day, which are worth seeing.

By Wang Lei |

I think the best way to visit without tension is this: if you can enter the scenic area around 9 o'clock, take some photos and play slowly. After entering the cave, you don't need to take the scenic area's small transportation. Slowly come to the place where the dance performance is performed in the middle of the cave (about 2 kilometers) to watch the performance. There are only three dance performances a day, the first one at 10:30, which lasts for 1 hour; after watching (about 11:30), slowly walk inside (about 2 kilometers again) to reach the laser show. In fact, these four kilometers can only feel the size of the cave, and there is no special lighting. The essence of the cave is inside; the interval between the performances at these two performance points is only half an hour. If the scenic area does not take the small transportation, it will not be in time. So if you choose to walk to the laser show, you will definitely miss one, but don't worry, the laser show is four times a day. First visit the essence of the back cave, and then go back to the laser show after a circle. At this time, you can watch the laser show at 1 pm. The laser show lasts only 20 minutes. After watching, you can take the small transportation directly back to the cave entrance. The round-trip and one-way transportation are 10 yuan/person, so you can choose according to your personal physical strength.

By Arsene Caddy |

To be honest, it's just so-so. The cave is the largest in Asia, but it is overshadowed by the two artificial shows, especially the laser show, which is deafening. I wonder if it will have any impact on the mountain.



The best part is the back hole behind the laser show, which takes 30 minutes to go around in a circle.



The stalls at the entrance of the scenic spot are messy, and the smoke from the barbecues can kill people. The number of toilets in the scenic spot meets the standard, but there is basically no one to take care of them. I heard that they are striving to become a 5A. I personally think it would be good if they can keep the 4A.

By Go your own way |

Tenglong Cave is one of the largest karst caves in China and one of the world's top caves. Tenglong Cave is divided into two caves, the water cave and the dry cave. The water cave absorbs all the water from the Qingjiang River and forms a 23-meter-high waterfall. The water of the Qingjiang River becomes an underground undercurrent 16.8 kilometers long. The magical thing is that the water and dry caves are separated by only one wall. There are two performance venues in Tenglong Cave. One is not far from the entrance of the cave. The content is the Tujia folk song and dance performance "Yishui Lichuan", which lasts about an hour. The other is at the bottom of Tenglong Cave, where a 3D laser show hall is built. The 3D laser show lasts 20 minutes. There are battery cars operating in both performance venues, and each person pays 10 yuan per time. Personally, I feel that Tenglong Cave is not very ornamental and the ticket price is too expensive, so I don't recommend visiting it.

By NiceRan |

Tenglong Cave is a stunning and spectacular place with wonderful performances. It is one of the most recommended scenic spots in Enshi.

By Wild Wind Whisper |

There aren't many things to see, it's big and useless, and the ticket price is too expensive. The most you can get at the moment is 30 yuan.

By wn196111 |

Mainly watching the laser show and Tujia folk songs and dances. 3 hours is enough, it's quite good.

By Thylacine |

Tenglong Cave is located in Lichuan City, Enshi Autonomous Prefecture. It is a dry cave with a maximum height of more than 200 meters. The highest point that has been developed is more than 100 meters. I heard that a helicopter has flown in. I think this cave can indeed be used for helicopter training. There are two performances inside, one is a laser show and the other is a Tujia performance show.

It is recommended to take a battery car, which is only 10 yuan for a round trip, which is very cheap and can save a lot of walking. You can see both performances.

By Hiroyuki |

Tenglong Cave is very big, and there are ink painting performances and live performances, which are very nice.

By A letter man |

It takes about half an hour to get to Lichuan from Enshi. There is a bus to Tenglong Cave on the right side of Lichuan Railway Station, which costs 5 yuan. There are two performances in Tenglong Cave, one is the Tujia song and dance performance, and the other is the laser show, both of which are good. The laser show is especially shocking.

By yg-Yang Gang |

It's a big cave with convenient transportation. Take a taxi from Lichuan City to the archway and there is a free shuttle bus to the scenic area. The waterfall at the entrance of the cave, the Kabui Water Lichuan in the cave, and the laser show Tenglong Feitian. Tickets are 180

By Oh my go |

Came to attend the music festival. The laser show was cancelled. As for the music festival from 2 to 10, I insisted until 2.40, and then I couldn't stay any longer, so I followed the return group! There are three stages inside and outside the cave, and none of them can keep people. In addition, the food in the scenic area is simply too expensive!

By csyzxlbbai |

This Tenglong Cave is indeed similar to the comments I saw before, and the cost performance is not high. The cave is very big, but there is no scenery to speak of. It is dark and you can't take pictures. The tickets are all 155 on Taobao. There is nothing much to do after watching two performances. It is super cold inside, and the colder it gets as you go inside. In August, the staff are wearing cotton jackets! The entrance of the scenic spot is under construction, it's a mess! It's really worse than several scenic spots in Changyang! However, there is a good fish restaurant in Lichuan City, called Shu Zixiang. I ate a kind of river grouper and it was great. This fish is a little expensive, but the fish meat is very tender and tastes good. The waiter's attitude is very enthusiastic!

By renwhere |

Transportation: You can take a shuttle bus from the train station to Tenglong Cave, which takes about 40 minutes and costs 10 yuan per person. Tickets: Tenglong Cave tickets include performances, the original price is 180 yuan per ticket, and the shuttle bus ticket seller buys 170 yuan. Friends who have made a plan in advance can buy it on Meituan before 6:30 in the morning of the same day, about 155, and student tickets are 90 yuan. Attractions: Tenglong Waterfall, Guancai Stone, Tenglong Cave. There are two types of performances in Tenglong Cave. One is the laser show, which is performed at 15:20 in the afternoon at the deepest part of Tenglong Cave, and the other is the Tujia dance show, which is performed at 16:20 in the afternoon. After watching the laser show, you can just walk back to watch the dance show. I personally think that the laser show is average and does not highlight the characteristics of the laser show. The Tujia dance performance is good, divided into three parts, which can help understand the Tujia people, and there is also the familiar "Dragon Boat Tune". It is said that Tenglong Cave will be cleared at 6 o'clock in the evening. There is only one road in the entire scenic area, and you need to return by the original road, so there is no need to worry about missing the attractions. The shuttle bus back to the train station ends at 5:40, which is just right for you to take after watching the Tujia performance. Currently, if you buy a ticket to Tenglong Cave, you can visit the Brahma Cave Sound next to it. We didn't go there, but it is said to be a Buddhist culture. You can go and see it if you have enough time.

By Spicy Dried Fish |

There are many options for traveling from Enshi to Lichuan. After comprehensive consideration, I decided to take the train between Lichuan and Enshi (there are express trains and motor trains, the express train takes about 12.5 minutes and the motor train takes about 35 minutes). . . .

After getting off at Lichuan Station, turn right and you will see a tourist bus to Tenglong Cave (5 yuan, 15 minutes by car). When you go there, you will be taken directly to the entrance of the scenic area, but since a long section of the road at the entrance of the scenic area is still under repair, self-driving cars need to park far away from the scenic area, and then you can take the Tenglong Cave scenic area bus (free! If you go back to the train station, you must first take this scenic area bus and then take the bus)

Tenglong Cave is mainly divided into two parts, one is Wolong Swallowing River, and the other is the main cave of Tenglong Cave.

It is said that the entrance of the cave can accommodate an airplane (but it looks like a helicopter), which is enough to shock you at first sight.

By It's hard to undo what's been done |

From Dongmen Railway Station (on the left is the tourist bus to Tenglong Cave, and on the right seems to be Nanmen Bus Station), I took the tourist bus to Tenglong Cave directly. Along the way, I have to say that the driver's skills are really high. Maybe you have seen the general turns and S-curves, but what if it is a continuous curve, and it is still a very steep slope, and there is a cliff below? The whole journey was worried, accelerating, accelerating, and still accelerating. Even when turning, I rarely slowed down! Can you not worry? After going there, there are two cave entrances, one is Tenglong Cave, and the other is Fanyin Cave. There are Bodhisattvas and the like inside, and you can go in and worship! Tenglong Cave is divided into the entrance and the cave. The entrance is when you walk in. The scenery outside is okay, and there is a small waterfall. You also have to climb the mountain and climb a route. After that, you will reach the entrance of the cave. It’s a bit cold inside, but it’s okay! There is a section of road and a cliff corridor in the cave. It’s called a corridor, but it’s really not good! There are two performances inside, a laser show from 15:00 to 15:20, and singing and dancing from 16:00 to 17:00. They are two very good performances. I don’t know if it’s an illusion or something, but I always feel that the singing and dancing girls are performing without clothes, haha 😄

By Magic City Real Detective Flower Cat |

Tenglong Cave in Lichuan City was chosen because people who have been to Enshi said that this cave is very large and worth a visit. When you get off the train station in Lichuan City, there are all kinds of minibuses to the scenic spot at the door. The ticket price is 10 yuan per person. Although the journey is not long, it is not easy to drive because it is a mountain road. It takes about 1 hour to get to the scenic spot. The road is very bumpy. Students who are prone to motion sickness should take medicine before getting on the bus.



The ticket price for Tenglong Cave is quite expensive, 180 yuan per person, which is really not cheap for a 4A-level scenic spot.



Before entering Tenglong Cave, you will pass by a waterfall with a very large flow, called Tenglong Waterfall. It is more than 50 meters wide and has a drop of more than 30 meters. It is the largest underground stream in China and one of the largest underground streams in the world. Standing next to the waterfall, you need to speak loudly to hear each other.



After passing the waterfall, you can see a cave with big red characters "Tenglong Cave". It is really huge. It is hard to imagine that there is such a big cave here if you don't visit it in person. However, the only drawback is that there is still construction around it, so it is dusty and a bit dirty.



After entering the cave, I found that there was a different world inside. As the largest cave in the world, it is more than 7 kilometers from the entrance to the end. If you walk slowly, you can spend most of the day. But to be honest, the lighting effect of the whole cave is mediocre. There are only a few colors of lights going back and forth. In some places, the headlights are even covered with plastic bags. I don’t know what’s going on. There are few signs pointing the way in the cave. Students with poor sense of the road can easily get lost. In addition, the lighting is a bit dim and the road is wet. It is not suitable for older people to go in. It is easy to fall. When the temperature outside the cave is 30℃, it is only about 10℃ inside the cave. Be sure to put on a coat before entering the cave.



Maybe I had high hopes for Tenglong Cave before I played it. In fact, it is not much except for its size, giving people a feeling of being half-finished. In fact, it can be very good if it is well designed.



Later I heard from the taxi driver on the way back that he had been to Tenglong Cave several times when he was young, and every time he went there, there was construction going on. More than 10 years have passed and it is still under construction. It is really speechless. I guess when the construction is completed, Tenglong Cave will be able to reach the level of a 5A scenic spot.

By 98 robbed |

The ticket is 180 yuan, and it is still spectacular when you enter. But there is nothing amazing in the cave, and it is still under construction. There are two performances, a laser show and a song and dance about the Tujia people. Personally, I prefer the song and dance at the end. There are battery cars in the cave, which cost 20 yuan for a round trip and 20 yuan for a single trip.


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