"A Masterpiece of Nature: 24 Giant Pillars Supporting the Ninth Wonder of the World"

🌈Highlights：

Longyou Caves are known as the “Ninth Wonder of the World”🌟, a mysterious underground spectacle shrouded in millennia of unsolved mysteries! Consisting of 24 giant caverns, the cave walls are covered with mysterious chisel marks. Fishtail-shaped stone pillars support the ceiling, and the inverted-dou (an ancient Chinese architectural element) shaped cave entrances are marvels of ancient engineering. Inside the caves, carvings such as the "Heavenly Horse Roaming the Sky"🐎 and fish, horse, and bird totems🐟🐦 create a scene that transcends time and space. Unexplained mysteries like the "alien civilization theory" and the "quarrying theory" add to the intrigue, making it as thrilling as a tomb-raiding novel📖!

📅Tour Routes：
1️⃣ Classic Exploration Route (4-5 hrs): Cave 1 (Heavenly Horse Relief) → Cave 2 (Regular Stone Pillars) → Cave 3 (Maze Staircase) → Cave 5 (Triangular Pillar Formation) → Cave 4 (Dark Pool and Light Show)
2️⃣ In-depth Cultural Route (Full Day): Longyou Caves → Longyou Residential Houses (Ming and Qing Dynasty Architecture) → Dananmen Historic District (Merchant Culture)

🚗Driving Information：

1. Navigation📍: Shiyanbei Village, Xiaonanhai Town, Longyou County, Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province. Parking lot fee: 10 yuan/entry.

2. Road Conditions🛣️: Approx. 40 mins from Quzhou, approx. 2.5 hrs from Hangzhou. Enjoy the healing scenery of the Jiangnan countryside along the way🌾!

⛱️Must-See Attractions：

Cave 1: The smallest but most exquisite, with the mysterious fish, horse, and bird relief on the north wall📸.

Cave 2: The most regularly excavated, with thick stone pillars and ample light, perfect for epic photos✨.

Cave 3: A 45° slope and spiral staircase, a must-see for adventure lovers🌌.

Cave 4: A dark pool and triangular pillars showcasing the ingenuity of the ancients💧.

🏨Accommodation Guide：

1. Near the Scenic Area: We recommend staying in characteristic homestays to enjoy the tranquility of the caves in the early morning before the crowds arrive🌙 (approx. 200-500 yuan/night).

2. Longyou City: Many chain hotels, convenient transportation, and "Three Heads and One Palm"🌶️ for late-night snacks (approx. 50 yuan/person).

💗Other Tips：

1. Guided Tours🎧: Hire a guide for 80 yuan for a 40-minute tour to uncover the mysteries of the millennia. Worth every penny!

2. Photography📸: The caves are dimly lit. Use night mode and a tripod. Wear bright clothes for better photos✨.

3. Clothing👟: The temperature inside the caves is a constant 17°C. Bring a jacket in summer🧥 and wear non-slip shoes⚠️.

4. Off-Peak Hours⏰: Fewer crowds before 9am or after 2pm, and the lighting effects are best🌄.