The mysterious underground caves not only boast unique landscapes but also offer a warmth reminiscent of spring, making them an ideal destination for winter outings. Take a leisurely trip with your family and capture the moments.
Shihua Cave
Named after the naturally formed stone flowers, Shihua Cave is a spectacle of diverse and colorful stone flower formations. With a vertical difference of 150 meters across seven layers of caves, each layer presents a unique landscape, placing its aesthetic and scientific value among the world's top caves.
The cave maintains a constant temperature of 13 degrees Celsius throughout the year, providing a warm escape in winter and a cool retreat in summer. The variety and beauty of secondary chemical deposits inside the cave add to its charm.
In the Shihua Cave scenic area, visitors can not only witness the karst caves and the secondary chemical deposits but also explore geological relics and some historical and cultural landmarks.
Address: 111 Nancheying Village, Hebei Town, Fangshan District, Beijing
Baqi Cave
Stretching over 1350 meters with a cave floor area exceeding 200,000 square meters, Baqi Cave is hailed for its natural wonders, often described as "created by heaven, set by earth, a miraculous cave spectacle." Renowned for the eight wonders formed by the underground river erosion, especially the giant folded "8" shape, Baqi Cave stands out as an unparalleled underground marvel.
The cave features abundant stalactite landscapes, including formations like "Flying Dragon in the Sky," "Pillar Supporting the Sky," and "Water-dripping Guanyin," each with its distinct charm. The cave maintains a temperature between 13-16 degrees Celsius, offering a comfortable environment for winter exploration.
Address: Baqi Cave Scenic Area, Tanzhe Temple Town, Mentougou District, Beijing
Jingdong Grand Cave
Located 90 kilometers from downtown Beijing, Jingdong Grand Cave earned its name as the first discovered cave in the Jingdong region. With a total length of over 2500 meters and eight major scenic areas, the cave dazzles with transparent and colorful formations. Connected to the cave is a leisure cave where the temperature remains constant throughout the year, providing a relaxing space with stone tables and benches for visitors.
Address: East of Heidouyu Village, Huangsongyu Township, Pinggu District, Beijing
Jizhou Cave
Jizhou Cave, situated in Jizhou District of Tianjin, is the only cave landscape in Tianjin, bordered by Jinhai Lake in Pinggu, Beijing, to the north and connected to the Great Wall at Huangyaguan to the east. Developed in the Middle to Upper Proterozoic strata, approximately 1.8 billion years ago, the cave maintains a constant temperature of 18 degrees Celsius, offering a warm and cool haven year-round.
The cave boasts 40 crystalline and translucent stalactite formations, attracting numerous visitors to admire their diverse and captivating shapes.
Address: Hongsuizhuang Village, Luozhuangzi Town, Jizhou District, Tianjin
Kongshan Baiyun Cave
Situated within the territory of Lincheng County, Hebei Province, Kongshan Baiyun Cave is a nationally recognized scenic spot, geological park, and AAAA-level tourist attraction. With a constant temperature of 17 degrees Celsius throughout the year, the cave becomes particularly popular in winter, serving as a sought-after destination for tourists.
Currently open for exploration are five cave halls, each with unique and characteristic landscapes. The total length of the cave route exceeds 3000 meters, featuring over 200 exquisite landscapes, with the largest cave hall covering approximately 2170 square meters.
The cave's deep chambers, flowing streams, and naturally formed stalactites, stalagmites, and stone waterfalls create a breathtaking and unique underground spectacle. The entire cave landscape provides a visual feast of form, line, and space, earning it the title of a "rock formation museum" and an "underground labyrinth."
Address: East of Shannantou Village, Lincheng County, Xingtai City, Hebei Province
Translator: ZHANG Bo
Reviewer: BAI Jing
