Kaiyuan Secret Realm! Nandong Karst Underground River Light and Shadow Adventure🍃
Recommended Reasons:
Treasure of Southern Yunnan! A summer retreat with an entire cave system to yourself! Few crowds!
🚗Transportation Tips:
📍Address: No. 299 Nandong Road, Kaiyuan City, Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan Province
It is recommended to drive/charter a car, parking at the scenic area is free.
🔥Must-Visit Guide:
1️⃣ Underground River Cruise
Take a small boat through the karst cave! The boatman will use oars to create a starry light and shadow effect.
⭐Real experience: It is recommended to choose the 4 PM session, the Tyndall effect created by the sunlight shining obliquely into the cave entrance is stunning.
2️⃣ Nandong Sinkhole Skywalk
The suspended glass skywalk offers a 360° view of the underground forest, every casual photo looks like a secret realm from "Avatar".
📸Hidden photo spot: At the corner of the second observation deck, you can capture the sinkhole + stalactites in one frame.
💡Tips to Avoid Pitfalls:
① The cave maintains a constant temperature of 18℃, remember to bring a light jacket.
② It is recommended to wear non-slip shoes! Some stone paths have moss.
③ The light and shadow show starts at 7 PM every night, arrive early to secure a spot.
🌌Nighttime Activities:
The illuminated stalactites look exactly like scenes from "The Lost Tomb"! Night tour tickets are half the price of daytime tickets.
🌿Local Exclusive:
The Yi aunties at the scenic area entrance sell wild bayberry juice (5 yuan/cup), a perfect sweet and sour thirst quencher!
Post by Cook Ethan 83 | Oct 18, 2025
