Maybe you have experienced bungee jumping and skydiving, soaring freely in the unrestrained world with your heartbeat accelerated to the extreme; maybe you have climbed many mountains and seen many sunrises, sunsets, sea of clouds, starry sky and Milky Way; maybe you already have a diving license, and in the deep blue world, you have entered the long jump of the soul again and again.
But you may not have experienced the light of darkness yet. Under the land we stand on, tens or even hundreds of meters deep, in the extremely dark natural environment, there is another world...

Caving is still relatively unfamiliar to many people. Darkness and loss of direction are things that most people have never experienced. The tension and fear caused by darkness and confinement are far greater than people's perception of the cave's original strange scenery.
Caving is such a challenge. Its charm lies in the fact that you never know what you will see or discover next. It can satisfy your infinite imagination and desire for continuous exploration.

my country is one of the earliest countries in the world to explore caves, and it's also home to some of the earliest documented caving sites. With tens of thousands of karst caves, China boasts a wealth of resources for caving exploration. We've compiled a list of some of these iconic locations, each one breathtakingly beautiful, naturally beautiful, and mysterious. Let's explore them together!

Jilong Mountain is located in Tonglu, Zhejiang Province, across the river from Yaolin Wonderland, one of the top 40 tourist attractions in China. It has a typical karst landform, pristine nature, and an altitude of more than 800 meters.

Canyons, streams, mountains and plains form a continuous rolling hills, with clouds and mist shrouding the mountains and jagged rocks in the forests. It is a great place for outdoor hiking.

Jilong Mountain boasts four natural caves, each with its own unique characteristics. Surrounded by mist year-round, the area is dotted with unusually shaped rocks, numerous caves of varying sizes, and numerous underground rivers and springs.

The interior of Jinniu Cave is flat and can be traversed on foot. As soon as you enter, you will feel a cool breeze and experience the excitement of caving in advance.

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The city gate tunnel is even more exciting. The road leading into the tunnel extends forward in a spiral shape. It is large enough to accommodate hundreds of people, but small enough to accommodate only one person. Even the strong lights cannot reach the top.

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In summer, the waterfall is so deep that you can't see the bottom. There are also stalactites that are thousands of years old and in a myriad of shapes. You can wander through the caves carved out by the water and brush against the stalactites.

After exiting the cave, there is a 40-meter cliff rappelling waiting for you to challenge. It does not require too much skill and strength. You just need to overcome your fear of heights and speed, have the determination to move forward bravely and persevere to the end, and of course, the encouragement and protection of your coach and companions!

【Collect Classics】
The 40-meter-high cliff rappelling is exciting and fun, and there is also a slanted cliff rope descent on Leopard Cliff, which will bring all the classics of Jilong Mountain to you!

【Cave Exploration】
A legendary spring outdoor activity! Chengmen Cave, an intermediate cave in Jilong Mountain, is located in Tonglu, Zhejiang, a region with well-developed karst landforms.

【Hiking Fitness】
Outdoor hiking always requires close contact with the mountains to make it more ceremonial. This route perfectly combines hiking and adventure!

Baita Cave, located in Huiping Township in western Quzhou, is the largest tiankeng in East China. It is a karst landform and a natural cave collapse. Along with Baita Cave and Liangtou Cave, they are known as the three wonders of the area.

The overall plan of the tiankeng is spherical and barrel-shaped, with a total area of approximately 42,160.2 square meters and a maximum height of 594 meters at the pit entrance.

The east, west and north sides of the tiankeng are steep cliffs with a vertical height difference of about 60-70 meters. It is surrounded by nearly sheer cliffs and has a perfect shape.

Baita Cave is a masterpiece of nature. It is one of the natural limestone caves. The cave hall is magnificent. It is named Baita Cave because there are three stacked stone pillars that look like three white towers.

There are countless strange and bizarre sights in the cave, including a winding underground river, stalactites, strange rocks, and shining silver stars. Visitors who come here will be reluctant to leave.

The Two-End Cave, or more accurately, the Three-End Cave, is a cave that splits into two in the middle. Water flows through the left side, while the right side bends left. The two exits are roughly level.

Among them, the right cave has a high and wide dome and the cliff is as smooth as a knife, which attracts rock climbing enthusiasts from all over the world and is known as the "best rock climbing destination in East China."

【Professional】
Professional caving instructors from the China Mountaineering Association and rescue team instructors provide full training and guidance. It is safer, more reliable, and more professional.

【Re-experience】
The complex rock climbing base offers training in rock climbing and rappelling in Liangtou Cave, a 150-meter zip line, a super swing, camping in water caves and dry caves, and many other fun activities!

【Zero Foundation】
First training, then practical training. No caving basics are required. As long as you want to do it, you can complete it!

Pingtang Natural Karst Cave Group - one of the ten most beautiful caves in China, is located in Guiyang. It records the entire process of the transformation from ocean to land. It is called the "Natural Tiankeng Museum" and the "World Karst Holy Land" by the geological community. It is a magical cave that is still growing.

Pingtang has many mysterious and spectacular caves, especially those with beautiful scenery hidden deep inside.

In every cave, there are stalactites as bright as crystals, which look like a string of icicles, hanging upside down alone on the top of the cave.

The most beautiful thing is the mineral-rich rocks. Under the light, it seems like you are looking at a beautiful starry sky, dazzling and brilliant.
Continuing forward, you will see stalagmites and stalactites of various shapes along the way, which are dazzling. The water is as clear as crystal, and every time you discover a lifelike stalactite, you will be amazed.

Touring the cave is like visiting a museum. There are big caves inside small caves, and each small cave is like an exhibition hall.

Turn off all lights, darkness takes over completely. For a few minutes of silence, my hearing becomes clear. Listening only to the crisp sound of water dripping on the cave walls, I feel as if I have become a stalactite formed over millions of years, slowly solidifying in the river of time. Free from worldly distractions, I've returned to the ancient state of human existence.

【Ingenious design】
Explore the waterfalls in the cave, the mysterious karst caves, and the unique secrets of the primeval forest.

【Independent group】
China-TravelNote provides professional outdoor operations, exclusive ground services, and multiple on-site visits just for the best experience.

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Fengzidang Tiankeng is located in Leye, Nanning. There is a saying that has been circulating: Fengzidang has one cave and three windows. As the name suggests, Fengzidang has one cave connected to three windows.

After thousands of years of erosion and crustal movement, the underground river channel disappeared and collapsed, forming three skylights. Fengzidang Window No. 2, in particular, perfectly interprets the charm of light.

Cave - a landform formed by the dissolution of soluble rocks by water and the accompanying mechanical action.

Xiongjiadong is the most important section of the five-year Journey to the Center of the Earth National Hiking Competition. Here you can learn about the formation of caves.

The cave is full of quartz sand crystals. Shine your headlights on it and you will see dots of light, like a sky full of stars. Take a closer look and discover the scenery that you can’t see anywhere else!

Tiankeng - a surface pit in karst areas, often tens or even hundreds of meters deep, surrounded by steep cliffs.

The 140m descent experience at Dacao Tiankeng will definitely make you unforgettable!

Dashiwei Tiankeng has won seven world records. It is 1,468 meters above sea level and 613 meters deep. The pit mouth is 600 meters wide from east to west and 420 meters wide from north to south, with a volume of approximately 67 million cubic meters.

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Unconventional entertainment Leye Tiankeng Group, Caojiadong Earth Center Journey, cave hiking experience, feel the extreme darkness of the natural environment, enjoy the beautiful scenery while enjoying the fun of the outdoors.

【Sketchdown】
Experience the 140-meter-high Dacao Tiankeng descent, enter the primeval forest below the tiankeng, and explore an independent and rare ecosystem.
[Bird's eye view of the tiankeng]
The scenic area's view is too ordinary to fully appreciate the world's largest cenote. A special helicopter tour is arranged to overlook the Dashiwei cenote.

[Secret Lake]
Pass through the cave and enter the outdoor paradise-like Haokun Lake to experience a night isolated from the world.

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¥3680 from 216 people have registered Register nowThe Hanzhong Tiankeng Group is located in Hanzhong, Xi'an. It is the world's largest "tiankeng group" geological relic. The total area of the relic is 5,019 square kilometers, accounting for nearly 1/4 of the total number of tiankengs in the world. It is a well-deserved "world's largest tiankeng group."

The Hanzhong tiankengs, the oldest of which may date back to 680,000 years ago, have another major feature: they are all located in primeval forests.

my country's karst landforms are most famous for the "Southern Karst of China" World Natural Heritage, but none of them has such lush and lush primeval forests as the Hanzhong Tiankeng Group.

In the tiankeng hidden in the primeval forest, chemical deposits are everywhere, such as tall stalagmites, stone forests, stone fields, stone pearls, etc.

Each of the Hanzhong tiankengs has its own characteristics, such as Boniukeng, which has a primitive forest landscape, abundant underground rivers, underground waterfalls, and underground caves that extend in all directions and are unfathomable.

Tianxing Cave has two large skylights. When the weather is clear, sunlight shines in through the skylights and the light from the sky pours down, looking like stars, which is spectacular. Therefore, it is called Tianxing Cave.

In addition, there are Lotus Cave (stalactite garden), Didong River (the largest cenote in the Chanjiayan cenote group), etc., which allow you to fully experience the nature, the original ecology and the local culture.

【World Premiere】
The original ecological tiankeng, the world's first route tour, the footprints you step on may be the first human footprints.

【Eat, Drink, and Have Fun】
Eating and traveling in mountainous areas is inconvenient. China-TravelNote will arrange food, drinks, and entertainment, and provide fruits and snacks on the bus, so you can just enjoy the scenery.

【Popular Science Explanation】
Sharing sessions are arranged every day to educate you about tiankengs and nature, and explore the unknown world together.

After seeing so many mysterious and fascinating worlds inside the Earth, which one do you prefer? Don't forget these tips when you visit: repeat them three times in your mind before you set off!
1. Caving is not a one-person game. Please ensure that you go with at least two people and follow a professional leader to reduce unnecessary risks.
2. When entering the cave, ensure that there is sufficient light source and bring lamps and sufficient batteries. If the time is long, prepare multiple spare lamps. Wear a helmet when necessary to ensure safe walking in the cave.
3. When walking in the cave, please follow the leader's pace and let the leader walk in front to lead the way. You can make marks along the way according to regulations.
4. When walking in the cave, avoid running and jumping. Try to use your hands and feet when going up and down the slope, and walk slowly.
5. If you get lost, don't walk around. The best thing to do is to wait for rescue where you are.
Let’s feel the darkness and the unknown together, feel the charm of nature with our hearts together, and go to the inner world of the earth that has not been developed by humans and polished by modern technology and lighting!

In this maze-like world, we all fear the darkness. Whether we can defeat it depends on how we define it: What is darkness? What is light? How can we overcome it?
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