Furong Cave, Wulong｜Have you ever been to the only cave listed as a World Natural Heritage Site?

Furong Cave is a large limestone cave formed in the Pleistocene epoch of the Quaternary period (about 1.2 million years ago) and developed in the ancient Cambrian dolomitic limestone. The stable temperature in the deep part of the cave is 16.1 degrees, the main cave is 2,700 meters long, the tour route is 1,860 meters long, the bottom width is more than 12-15 meters, the cave height is generally 8-25 meters, and the total area of the cave bottom is 37,000 square meters. It is known as one of the "three largest caves in the world" and is the only cave listed as a World Natural Heritage Site. Here is a travel guide to Furong Cave: • Preparations: • Pay attention to the weather forecast, arrange your itinerary reasonably, and pay attention to sun protection and rain protection. • Book tickets in advance to avoid queuing on site. • Wear comfortable shoes, because the cave is wet and slippery, and you need to walk a long distance. • Carry necessary items, such as cameras, mobile phones, wallets, ID cards, etc. • Transportation: • Airplane: You can take a plane from major cities across the country to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, and then take a car to Wulong District, about 1 hour by car. • High-speed rail: Take the high-speed rail from Chongqing North Station to Wulong Station, and then take a car to Furong Cave, about 1 hour by car. • Self-driving: Depart from Chongqing main city and drive along Yufu Expressway, about 3 hours by car. • Public transportation: Take a long-distance bus to Wulong Bus Station at the Four Kilometers Transportation Hub in Chongqing, and then transfer to the shuttle bus to Furong Cave. • Accommodation recommendation: • "Shanshui Renjia Inn" in Jiangkou Town, Wulong District, with beautiful environment and affordable price. • "Century Garden Hotel" in Jiangkou Town, Wulong District, with complete facilities and excellent service. • "Huayu Resort Hotel" in Xianvshan Town, Wulong District, located in Xianvshan Scenic Area, with beautiful environment. • Food recommendation: • "Li Ji Chuan Chuan Xiang", located in Jiangkou Town, Wulong District, the Chuan Chuan Xiang tastes authentic and the price is affordable. • "Chen Eyeglasses Hot Pot", located in Jiangkou Town, Wulong District, the hot pot dishes are rich and the taste is unique. • "Zhang Erwa Barbecue", located in Xianvshan Town, Wulong District, the barbecue is delicious and especially suitable for tasting at night. • Tour route: • After entering the scenic spot, the first thing that comes into view is the spacious landscape square. There are stalactites, stalagmites and stone waterfalls of various shapes and sizes here, like a huge stone carving art museum. • Walking past the landscape square, you will face a unique landform-the canopy stone forest. This stone forest is like a huge natural curtain, covered with various shapes of stone pillars and stone mantles, which is amazing. • In the depths of Furong Cave, there is a spectacular giant curtain waterfall. This is a huge waterfall composed of stalactites and stalagmites. The water flows down from a high place, giving people a sense of immersion. • Next to the giant curtain waterfall is a clear Yaochi-Coral Yaochi. The pool water here is clear and transparent, and the bottom of the pool is full of coral fossils of various strange shapes, bringing different visual enjoyment to tourists. • Jinlong Gorge is a gorge landform in Furong Cave. The stalagmites, stone mantles, stone waterfalls and other landscapes in the gorge are densely distributed, like a giant dragon winding and hovering in the gorge, which is very visually impactful. • Precautions: • The temperature in the cave is low, it is recommended to bring a coat. • Please do not litter and keep the scenic spot clean. • When walking in the cave, please pay attention to your feet to avoid falling or bumping. • When taking pictures, please do not use flash to protect the natural landscape in the cave. I hope the above guide will help you and wish you a pleasant journey in Furong Cave!