Jingdong Grand Cave

Located 90 kilometers from downtown Beijing, Jingdong Grand Cave was named for being the first discovered in the eastern Beijing region. The cave formed approximately 1.5 billion years ago in the dolomite layers of the Changcheng Formation from the Mesoproterozoic era.

The cave stretches over 2,500 meters, including a 100-meter water route, and features eight major scenic areas with dozens of stunning formations. The cave's crystal-clear, vibrant landscapes are mesmerizing, with the most remarkable being the "Dragon Carved Heavenly Book," a unique relief found on the cave walls and the first of its kind in the world.

Jingdong Grand Cave extends over 2,500 meters, with a 100-meter water route, featuring eight major scenic areas and dozens of breathtaking formations. Inside the cave, you'll find dazzling, vibrant landscapes, with the most spectacular being the "Dragon Carved Heavenly Book," a unique relief on the cave walls that is a world first.

Connected to the main cave is a leisure cave, where the temperature remains constant year-round. This area offers stone tables and benches for visitors to rest and relax.

Address: East side of Heidouyu Village, Huangsongyu Township, Pinggu District, Beijing.

Shihua Cave

Located in Nancheying Village, Hebei Town, Fangshan District, Shihua Cave is a seven-level karst cave with a vertical height difference of 150 meters. Each level offers unique and distinct landscapes.

Named for its abundant natural stone flowers, Shihua Cave is renowned for its variety, beauty, and large number of formations, placing it among the world's most valuable caves for both aesthetics and scientific research.

The cave maintains a constant temperature of 13°C year-round. Inside, you'll find an array of stunning secondary chemical deposits, including diverse stone flowers, stone branches, and stalactites. The cave also features elegant stone towers, shields, lamps, and terraces, as well as majestic stone draperies, flags, and waterfalls. The brilliant moonmilk formations and sparkling light walls further enhance the cave's beauty, providing an unforgettable experience of the stone flower wonders.

Address: Nancheying Village, Hebei Town, Fangshan District, Beijing.

Baqi Cave

Baqi Cave is ancient and mysterious, stretching 1,350 meters in length with a total area of over 200,000 square meters. It is celebrated as a "natural wonder of divine caves." The cave is renowned for its eight unique underground formations, sculpted by an underground river. The most famous of these is the massive, folded "8" shape, which, along with the other seven formations, creates a one-of-a-kind underground spectacle, giving the cave its name, "Baqi" (Eight Wonders).

The cave's colorful lighting transforms it into a fairyland, with the Water Lotus Bridge inside the cave adding to its ethereal charm. The bridge appears to float on the water, flanked by gracefully swaying lotus-shaped lanterns, enhancing the cave's enchanting atmosphere.

The cave's vibrant, colorful lighting creates a fairy-tale-like atmosphere, with the Water Lotus Bridge inside adding a touch of serenity. The bridge appears to float on the water, flanked by gently swaying lotus lanterns, enhancing the cave's mystical charm.

Baqi Cave is home to a wealth of unique stalactite formations, including the "Flying Dragon in the Sky," "Pillar of Heaven," and "Dripping Water Guanyin." Each formation has its own distinctive shape, sparking the imagination of visitors. The cave maintains a constant temperature of 16°C, making it a refreshing escape during the hot summer months—a true "enjoyment."

Address: Pingyuan Village, Tanzhesi, Mentougou District, Beijing.

Xianqi Cave

Located next to the Shidu Scenic Area, Xianqi Cave is named for its stunning, mysterious karst landscapes that resemble a paradise on earth.

Visitors enter the cave by boat, traveling 500 meters from the mountainside before beginning their tour—making Xianqi Cave truly unique among the karst caves around Beijing.

The cave has three levels—upper, middle, and lower—featuring formations such as the "Tongtian Pillar," "Qin Board," "Glorious Clouds," and "Family Joy." The stalactites here are diverse and lifelike, creating a breathtaking natural art gallery. The most awe-inspiring sight is the 98-meter-high Xianqi Hall, where the colorful lights on the ceiling resemble a vast, starry sky.

Address: Dongguan Shang Village, Zhangfang Town, Fangshan District, Beijing.

Translator: DING Hongwei

Reviewer: NIU Lihua