Yellow Dragon Cave in Zhangjiajie

Yellow Dragon Cave, located in the eastern part of the Suoxiyu Nature Reserve in Zhangjiajie, is a breathtaking natural wonder that offers a unique glimpse into the underground world.

Location and Transportation:
Yellow Dragon Cave is easily accessible by public transport. From Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station (adjacent to Zhangjiajie Railway Station), take a direct bus to Wulingyuan Bus Station and then transfer to Wulingyuan Bus Line 1 to reach the cave. The entire journey takes approximately 2.5 hours, with a ticket price of 15 yuan.

Attractions:

• Dragon Palace: The largest and oldest cavern in Yellow Dragon Cave, a must-see for all visitors.

• Echoing Water River: Located on the second level of the cave, this underground river allows visitors to take a boat tour and experience the unique underground scenery.

• Labyrinth: Known as the essence of Yellow Dragon Cave, its complex and maze-like terrain offers endless opportunities for exploration.

Tickets and Opening Hours:

• Ticket Prices:

• Adult: 121 yuan (including boat ticket)

• Children aged 14 to 18 and seniors aged 60 to 65: 73 yuan

• Children under 14 and seniors over 65: 43 yuan

• Optional battery-powered sightseeing car: Adult 60 yuan, children and seniors (over 1.2m tall) 30 yuan, free for children under 1.2m tall.

• Opening Hours:

• March to November: 07:00 to 17:30

• December to February (next year): 08:00 to 16:00

Recommended Duration and Seasons:

• Recommended duration: 2 to 3 hours.

• Suitable for all seasons due to the moderate temperature inside Yellow Dragon Cave.

The Yellow Dragon Cave is located in Zhangjiajie, China. Discovered by eight local youth militias in 1983 and officially opened to the public on October 1, 1984, it is renowned for its magnificent limestone formations and intricate caverns. The cave has a total area of 100,000 square meters and is divided into four layers, with a tour route of 3,200 meters, including 800 meters of waterway. It features impressive stalactites, stalagmites, and underground rivers, and is praised as the "all-around champion karst cave in the world". Some of the major attractions in the cave include the Dragon Palace, which is one of the largest and oldest caves in the Yellow Dragon Cave, with a base area of 15,000 square meters and an average height of 40 meters. There are also the Bruinen River, an underground river in the second floor of the cave, and the Key Stand, a stalagmite that is 19.2 meters tall and has a diameter of only 10 cm at its thinnest part. In addition, there are many other areas worth seeing in the cave, such as the "Loess Plateau" with a large area of stone waterfall, Huaguo Hill famous for small water-drop like stones, Tianzhu Street known for the longest stone bridge in China's sightseeing karst caves, and more. The temperature inside the cave is lower than the outside, so it is recommended to bring some thick clothes. The admission fee for adults is 121 yuan, and the opening hours are from 07:00 to 17:30 from March to November and from 08:00 to 16:00 from December to February.