🪨Lichuan Tenglong Cave｜Complete Parent-Child Travel Guide to Avoid Pitfalls

Autumn at Lichuan Tenglong Cave is cool and spectacular. Bring your kids here to explore the mysteries of the karst cave. Keep this comprehensive parent-child guide handy to ensure a worry-free and enjoyable trip for you and your little ones! ✅Parent-Child Travel Tips 1. **Ticket Buying Tips**: Don’t buy full-price tickets. It’s recommended to buy an annual pass on Xianyu, such as the Hubei Tourism Benefit Card Union Edition for 190 RMB, which includes Tenglong Cave + Longchuan Water Town and other attractions. After purchase, consult the seller to bind the card to your personal account and make a reservation. On the day, you can enter the cave with a QR code. This is very cost-effective. 2. **Location Tips**: When heading to Tenglong Cave, set your location to “Tujia Earth Pit Hanging Pot” instead of the ticket office, or you’ll have to pay an extra 22 RMB per person. After getting off, just follow the crowd. Remember to take your kids to the restroom before entering the cave; the next restrooms are only at the transfer station inside. 3. **Tour Route**: After entering the cave, follow the crowd to the hot air balloon area. Going further inside, you can take photos from the inside out for better effects. If you don’t want to ride the hot air balloon, buy a 10 RMB/person shuttle bus ticket. Be sure to take a photo of the show schedule next to the ticket office to plan your visit efficiently. 4. **After the Shuttle Bus**: There are restrooms at the shuttle bus terminal—make sure to take your kids there. The Flying Magic Carpet costs 25 RMB/person and is basically an elevator. Unless your child refuses to walk at all, it’s not recommended. It’s best to start from the Canghai Sangtian side to do the circular route, which involves the least stairs and won’t tire the kids too much. 5. **Scenery and Shows**: You can selectively check out the artificial cave landscapes, but focus mainly on appreciating nature’s craftsmanship. The laser show is average; if you have to wait more than half an hour, it’s better to leave to avoid wasting time. The laser show is held on the open space next to “Earth Core Exploration,” so you won’t have to run around looking for it with your kids. 6. **Return and Performance**: After the laser show, take the shuttle bus back. Keep your ticket as no extra fare is needed for the return trip. The bus stops at the entrance of Yishui Lichuan Theater. The one-hour performance there is the highlight of the trip—definitely bring your kids to watch it. After the show, follow the signs to exit the cave. 💡Parent-Child Tips - The cave temperature is low, so dress your kids in jackets, sneakers, and dark long pants. Some sections are muddy, so avoid dirtying their clothes. - Snacks are sold inside but cost twice as much as outside. It’s better to bring some snacks and water for your kids. - Taking a taxi is convenient for arrival and departure, and taxis are quick to pick up on the way back, making it easy to travel with kids. 🏨Accommodation Guide: We recommend staying at **Lichuan Tenglong Cave Resort Hotel**, which is close to the scenic area, convenient for touring, with spacious and comfortable rooms suitable for families. For a wild luxury homestay experience, choose **Lichuan Liangwu Xiang Mountain Wild Homestay**, close to nature with a quiet environment.