foreword
In Guizhou, there is such a magical place - Zhijin Cave, which has created a rare natural wonder under the baptism of years.
It is a masterpiece of earth-shattering and weeping ghosts and gods, "the first cave in the world", "a wonder of the planet", "karst museum", "the first of the six major tourist caves in China"... these seemingly exaggerated titles are placed on it. It's not an exaggeration.
Zhijin Cave has not only won many domestic awards, but also hides a pair of God's eyes inside. It is said that only those who are destined can find it. When you look at it, you seem to have entered another world.
The eye of God depends on luck, while the spectacle of caves depends on imagination. Zhijin Cave is a large multi-layered cave with a large scale and a volume of only 5 million cubic meters. Inside, stalagmites, stone pillars and other sediments are all around. Among them, as long as you give full play to your imagination, there is nothing you can't find, only what you can't think of.
In the hot summer, this place has also become a rare summer resort. The temperature in the cave is 16 degrees Celsius all year round. It takes more than two hours to walk for more than two hours. You must bring a thin coat to keep out the cold.
Zhijin Grand Canyon, adjacent to Zhijin Cave, has several natural bridges rising from the ground, which is very spectacular!
Here, you can also feel the warm hospitality of Miao girls.
About the itinerary
Zhijin Cave Museum→Zhijin Cave→Cai Qun Batik Museum→Zhijin Grand Canyon
About Food—Eight Bowls of Zhijinshui
Just like you must eat noodles when you go to Shaanxi, you must try local specialties everywhere you go. When we came to Zhijin Cave, we were greeted by eight bowls of Zhijin water, a banquet with the most Zhijin style. Zhijinshui Eight Bowls is also called Yuan Junshui Eight Bowls because Yuanjun Restaurant is doing so well. Using soup as a medium, Shuibawan uses local and original ecological ingredients to cook the original deliciousness of the food to the maximum extent. The dishes are fresh and elegant in appearance, and the taste is also very healthy, light and pleasant. It is a delicacy suitable for all ages.
Times are changing, but what remains unchanged are the eight fixed dishes of Shuibawan. Named after the "Eight Immortals", they are Cao Guoshu cooking tendons, Lu Dongbin's barley rice, Hanzhongli stewed old goose, Lancai and Heifengyuan, Tieguai Li Feimoth eggs, Han Xiangzi's intestines, Zhang Guolao Babao rice, Heifengyuan Xiangu stuffed minced chicken makes the original excellent dishes more interesting.
In addition to the excellent water bowls, the menu of dishes named after "Xishan Zaoxue" in Zhijin Eight Scenes attracted me from the appearance. There is still snow without snow, and it is beautiful and pleasant. This time it is a double enjoyment of taste and vision.
About accommodation——America Express Hotel
The hotel we chose is next to the Nanhuan Street Bus Station. The location is good, and the rooms are clean and tidy.
The Zhijindong Scenic Spot has developed relatively maturely, so there are all kinds of inns and hotels of various types and prices, large and small, and there are many accommodation options here. However, Zhijin Cave is a very famous scenic spot, and many tourists come here every day, so it is necessary to book accommodation in advance.
about traffic
1. On the left side and directly opposite of Zhijin Railway Station Square, there are dedicated operating vehicles to Zhijin Cave, with a fare of 10 yuan for the whole journey;
2. There is also a special line bus to Zhijin Cave at Zhijin Passenger Transport Terminal, which runs every five minutes, and the fare is 10 yuan, so overall, it is very convenient to go to Zhijin Cave.
About tickets
Zhijin Cave
The implementation of the low-peak season ticket system
Peak season: 120 yuan per person (from March 1st to November 30th, 8:30 to 17:00)
Off-season: Zhijin Cave pass (ticket + sightseeing car): 100 yuan per person (December 1-February 28, 9:00 to 16:30)
tips:
There will be discounts for special groups of scenic spots, but the 20 yuan sightseeing ticket is not discounted, and it must be purchased together with the ticket
Zhijin Grand Canyon
Tickets for the Zhijin Grand Canyon are 60 yuan per person per time.
In addition to tickets and sightseeing cars, there is an elevator fee of 40 yuan. If you want to take a boat, you have to pay an additional boat fare.
There are many ways to buy tickets. You can buy them on major ota platforms and the official website of Zhijindong Cave. Maybe there will be activities and discounts~
Uncovering the Past and Present of the "King of the Cave"——Zhijin Cave Museum
In my heart, the museum is like a three-dimensional history book. The past is vividly presented to the world, and then the present and the future are brought together and presented to those who come to visit and study. For those who are well versed in this, it is a summary, and for those who do not understand it, it is also an opportunity for the two parties to "meet".
We came to the Zhijin Cave Museum at the first stop of Zhijin Cave. The museum of more than 3,000 square meters is divided into 7 exhibition areas. If you visit all of them carefully and carefully, it will be very rewarding.
There are also displays of prehistoric biological remains, such as this Guizhou ichthyosaur, which is very shocking. I personally think that if you come to Zhijin Cave, it is necessary to visit the museum, because the preparation of some of the geographical knowledge can help you better appreciate the charm of Zhijin Cave.
In addition to showing the form and geographical conditions of Zhijindong Cave Park, there is also an interpretation of Guizhou's ethnic customs, which is also a channel to understand Guizhou's customs and understand the excitement that is different from your daily culture.
Zhijin returns without looking at the cave, the magical underground scenery
After checking the ticket, the first thing you will see is a section of celebrity stone carvings. Looking at the famous people's evaluation of Zhijin Cave engraved on the rocks on both sides of the trail, although we know that Zhijin Cave is rare in the world, we have more expectations.
However, the environment of the Zhijin Cave Scenic Area has to be admired. Even though it is approaching early summer in May, the temperature here is still very cool, and there is a cool breeze along the road, so it is recommended to wear a coat when entering the cave.
Because of the effective protection measures here, the natural organisms are also growing very well, and there is already a small and elegant scene at the entrance of the cave.
As soon as we walked to the entrance of the cave, we saw many stalactites hanging on the stone wall, layered on top of each other like welcoming pine trees. Going down the ladder, there are two "stone lions" formed by natural stalactites at the entrance of the cave, guarding the Zhijin Cave majestically and welcoming people who come with good intentions.
After entering the cave, looking forward, it is the Zhijin Cave exuding a mysterious atmosphere that calls us curious. Looking back, there is the first scene - "the sun and the moon competing for glory". But I think this is more like the eyes of gods, watching the world quietly for hundreds of millions of years.
The entrance of the cave is not very big, but there is a universe hidden inside. Just a little deeper, I am amazed.
This torch-shaped stalagmite is called the "Hercules Cup". Does it look like the World Cup trophy? Under the lights, it looks even more brilliant here.
Walking through the "Hercules Cup", the scene changed, and dozens of tall stalagmites rose from the ground, majestic and magnificent. Among the stones, a pipa stands out, like a fairy, hanging upside down on the cliff for thousands of years. This is the "Pipa Palace". Anyone who has seen the pipa can recognize it at a glance.
Following in the footsteps of the tour guide, we came to the Tallinn Palace, which is also known as the Golden Tower City. With an area of nearly 20,000 square meters, more than 100 towering stone towers stand in a forest. Under the natural polishing, the shining golden stone towers divide the Tallinn Palace into different halls, each with its own characteristics, and some of them have the taste of ancient Roman palaces. , It's really a work of magic.
Ahead is a large waterfall-like stone curtain, here is the dragon and tiger fighting spindle. The group of tigers descended the mountain, unstoppable. The leader of the tiger opened his bloody mouth and demonstrated with the giant snake in front of him. This part requires some imagination and perspective.
After carefully walking past the tense "Dragon Tiger Fight", one after another "trees" came into view. Do these pine-shaped stalagmites look like green pine after snow? The heavy snow hangs precariously on the pine branches.
The next one can be described as a gathering of heroes, curly stones, stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars, etc. all appear here, and together compose a beautiful border scenery, here is "Banna morning shadow".
This piece of fiery red looks like "burning red cliff", the mountains and rivers are picturesque, and there are so many heroes at that time.
In addition to creating magic, nature is also handy in shaping characters. These two flowering stalagmites nestled together are a harmonious picture of a mother-in-law enjoying her daughter-in-law beating her back, a harmonious picture of "deep love between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law".
The "Miaoling Hall" where the "deep love between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law" is not only lit up with thousands of lights, but there are also "Fu Lu Shou" and Samsung gatherings next to it, keeping this land outstanding and prosperous.
In the blink of an eye, we came to the "waterside" again. Please enjoy the "Dolphin Leap" brought to you by two stalagmites with tumor and tower shapes. The dolphins jumping out of the water are full of vitality and strength.
After biding farewell to the dolphins reluctantly, we began to climb the stairs. The "Nantian Gate" with 18 turns, 28 turns and 448 steps at a height of nearly 30 floors did not disappoint us. The "Crystal Palace" at the top of the Nantian Gate was crystal clear and beautiful.
The "Optimus Pillar" here also amazes everyone, with a length of nearly 40 meters and a diameter of only 0.6-1.2 meters. It is the most slender stone pillar that has been discovered in the world so far. With such a structure, I am afraid that modern high-tech equipment will be helpless.
Under the guidance of the tour guide, we noticed clusters of stone flowers under the stone pillars. It is said that the monkeys in Huaguo Mountain should follow the example of the great sage to go to heaven. However, they are not capable enough, and they are still here for hundreds of thousands of years. The very magical stalactites became more vivid after being described vividly by the tour guide.
After entering the "Guanghan Palace", the vivid cabbage, cauliflower, eucalyptus, etc. attracted us to keep pressing the shutter, and the real wonder is waiting for us not far away.
My favorite is this "Overlord Helmet", which is the treasure of the Zhijin Cave, and it is full of domineering under the light.
This dazzling helmet-shaped stalagmite stands by the water, with a height of 14 meters and a realistic shape. It should be the helmet of a hero stored here. The tour guide said that because it resembles the helmet of Overlord Xiang Yu, it is called "Overlord Helmet". I think only a hero of Xiang Yu's level can be worthy of it.
"Bawang Helmet" is extremely precious, coupled with "the huge natural mural in Guanghan Palace" "there are so many beautiful mountains and rivers", "Guanghan Palace" has a high status in Zhijin Cave and is the most important scenic spot one.
The "Silver Rain Palace" formed by giant stalagmites and stone pillars is nearly 7,000 square meters. The representative scenic spot here is "Silver Rain Tree".
"Silver Rain Tree" is a scenic spot known as a national treasure. Water drops turn into stones and are pure white. It is said to be natural and unintentional, but layers of petals bloom from bottom to top, as if they have been carved. It is said to be man-made, but who can complete this shocking work?
This pair of stalagmites with similar shapes and sizes is also a wonder in the cave. It seems that two sisters come out of hibiscus in clear water, standing gracefully in a group of tall stalagmite forests, graceful and graceful like girls. This is the "Sister Yushu", also known as "Peerless Twins". As for them who are still growing and developing, they don't know what they will look like in a few years.
The Zhijin Cave is quite large and vast, so that we can also enjoy the wonders of the "Hundred Thousand Mountains" in the underground world. Majestic and majestic, with peaks competing for glory, in the 250-meter-high space, stalactites are competing for splendor, which is unstoppable. Seen from a height, it looks like one hundred thousand mountains in the world outside the east, magnificent and beautiful.
The last part of the tour is the "Pearl in the Palm", between the heaven and the earth, in a giant hand, the stalagmites are as white as pearls, emitting dazzling light to the surroundings, shining brightly.
After some traveling, we should be exhausted, especially after the "Nantianmen" experience, but our group is still in high spirits, and on the contrary, we feel more refreshed.
The Art of Color - Cai Qun Batik Museum
Before going to the Zhijin Grand Canyon, we came to the Caiqun Batik Museum to experience the history of batik, an ancient Chinese printing and dyeing process.
As one of the three major printing techniques in China, batik is famous for its repeated and changeable but harmonious and beautiful patterns. It is a craft that requires a lot of thought and talent.
Cai Qun, who used to be a worker, carried forward batik under the guidance of his mother. Not only did he make a fortune, but he also led the women in his hometown to change poverty with his own hands.
In addition to solving the problems of life, Cai Qun felt that this skill can only be displayed to the world through clothing. In addition to making money, as an inheritor, he has the responsibility to let the world see the beauty of batik, so he put it on The batik museum is run at home, and great things can only be achieved if you have great ambitions in your heart.
The inside of the cave is peerless, but the outside of the cave is equally amazing
It may be that the Zhijin Cave is too high, so the Creator created the Zhijin Grand Canyon, an aboveground canyon scenery, to complement the wonders of the cave, and at the same time make the whole scenic spot more complete and more fascinating.
First of all, you have to take the elevator up to 108 meters to reach the height, so that you can better appreciate the Grand Canyon that was formed hundreds of millions of years ago.
In the canyon, one step at a time, the scenery is different. Several natural bridges have sprung up from the ground, and they are magnificent. When you are in them, you only feel your own insignificance.
There is a place in the Grand Canyon called "Ten Thousand Swallows Returning to Their Nests", which is said to be the "No. 1 Swallow Cave in the World". In spring, more than 300,000 swallows will inhabit here. Only an excellent ecology can have such a magnificent view. Chirping and swallows singing, thousands of birds are flying together, it is really a wonderful scene.
In addition to Tianshengqiao and Swallow Cave, various typical karst geological relics such as tiankengs, skylights, waterfalls, and dark rivers are gathered here. In terms of landforms, such scenes are also one of the few. The lush virgin forests and free-growing wild animals all show us the beauty and peculiarity of the Grand Canyon.
some notes
1. The temperature in the cave is around 16 degrees all the year round, so the weak still need to take measures to keep warm;
2. The Zhijin Cave is very large, so you can properly prepare some dry food to supplement your physical strength;
3. When walking, pay attention to your feet and protect your personal and property safety.
4. Look at it, look at it, take it back, don't touch it. The wonders that took hundreds of millions of years to form are of great scientific research value. It would be a pity if they were destroyed by human beings.