Unveiling the mystery and splendor of Qianlong Cave

Located in Guizhou Province, southwest China, Qianlong Cave, also known as Hidden Dragon Cave, is a rare ancient karst cave complex that has evolved over hundreds of millions of years within the dolomite rock strata. It houses a profusion of awe-inspiring natural wonders, from magnificent stalactites and stalagmites to meandering underground rivers.

The temperature inside Qianlong Cave remains a constant 18 to 22 degrees Celsius all year round. Situated at an altitude of 1,200 meters, it sits high in the Wuling Mountains.

The cave houses 15 vast halls, the largest of which soars to heights of over 30 meters. The grandest hall sprawls over an area of some 10,000 square meters and reaches a staggering height of 80 meters. These halls are connected by a series of passages 4 to 6 meters wide. Notably, Qianlong Cave boasts the highest density of stalactites in Asia. When bathed in the soft glow of artificial lighting, the stalactites and stalagmites assume a myriad of shapes, exuding an air of magnificent grandeur.