Jiuyi Mountain Zixia Rock #A Hidden Million-Year Geological Wonder in Hunan #Xu Xiake Stayed Four Nights in a Row

📍 Location: Jiuyi Mountain Scenic Area, Ningyuan County, Yongzhou, Hunan
🔥 Titles: Xu Xiake Stamped "The Top of the Twelve Famous Caves in Southern Chu" | The Place Visited by Emperor Shun | A Million-Year Karst Secret Realm

🌟 Why is it a must-visit in this lifetime?
✅ Amazingly Speechless — 1,556-meter-long cave corridor, stalactites pouring like stars, stone curtains hanging like the Milky Way
✅ Immortal Aura Overload — When sunlight shines in, the rock walls glow with purple light, hence the name "Zixia Rock"
✅ Cultural Blessing — Emperor Shun visited this rock 4,000 years ago, and Xu Xiake stayed here for four consecutive nights
✅ Innovative Experience — In 2025, the new "Zixia Flying Immortal" zipline light show and interactive fantasy exploration will be added

🕒 Best Seasons to Visit
🎯 Spring and Autumn are divine (March-May / September-November)
▪ Spring: Abundant stream water inside the cave, blooming flowers outside
▪ Autumn: Jiuyi Mountain’s forests are fully colored, perfect for photography

🎒 Hardcore Travel Guide
1️⃣ Basic Information
▪ Ticket: About 90 RMB (including guided tour)
▪ Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
▪ Tour Duration: About 1.5 hours

2️⃣ Must-See Check-in Spots
📍 Outer Rock: Crescent-shaped rock wall, surrounded by purple mist
📍 Goose Pipe Cluster: Rare geological wonder
📍 Immortal’s Field: Terraced stalactite formations
📍 Nine-Bend Yellow River: Mysterious underground river with unknown source and destination

3️⃣ New Experiences in 2025
🔮 Get the "Pass Document" to become a seeker, interact with NPCs to solve mysteries
🎭 Watch the "Zixia Flying Immortal" zipline performance, perfect for viral short videos

📸 Photo Hotspots
➊ When the purple mist glows on the outer rock (capture the moment of the glow)
➋ Goose Pipe Cluster + Light Show (low-angle upward shot)
➌ Nine-Bend Stream + Stalactite Reflections (symmetrical composition)

🚗 Transportation Tips
✔️ Self-driving: Navigate to "Jiuyi Mountain National Forest Park"
✔️ High-speed Rail: Arrive at Chenzhou West Station, then transfer by bus to Ningyuan
✔️ Within the Area: Eco-friendly shuttle buses in the scenic area

⚠️ Safety Reminders
🔹 The cave is damp, wear non-slip shoes!
🔹 Year-round temperature 16-18°C, bring a light jacket
🔹 Beware of macaques! Do not eat in front of monkeys
🔹 Book in advance! The scenic area implements timed entry management