The Wan Nian Ice Cave is located east of Madi Gou Village, Chunjing Wa Township, Ningwu County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, at an altitude of 230 meters

Shanxi Wan Nian Water Cave generally refers to the Ningwu Wan Nian Ice Cave, located in Luyashan, Ningwu County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province. It was formed during the Quaternary glacial period of the Cenozoic era, with a history of 3 million years. Inside the cave, there are ice pillars, ice cones, ice waterfalls, ice stalagmites, and ice flowers, all of which are breathtakingly cold, crystal clear, and uniquely shaped, leaving visitors in awe. In 2005, the Ningwu Wan Nian Ice Cave was designated as a National Geopark in the fourth batch of National Geopark evaluations; in 2011, it was rated as a National 4A-level tourist attraction. The following is a travel guide for the Shanxi Wan Nian Water Cave: - Scenic Features: The Wan Nian Ice Cave is the largest ice cave discovered in China so far, and it is also a rare large ice cave found outside the permafrost zone in the world. - Best Travel Time: Suitable for all seasons, with different scenery in each season. - Ticket Price: 120 RMB per person. - Transportation: - Self-driving: You can navigate to the destination using a map. - Public Transportation: First, reach Ningwu County, then transfer to other means of transportation to reach the Wan Nian Ice Cave. - Tour Route: - Take a sightseeing car at the entrance, which takes about 5-10 minutes to reach the cave entrance. - Inside the cave, admire the ice pillars, ice cones, ice waterfalls, ice stalagmites, and ice flowers, which takes about 15-20 minutes. - There is a gap in the railings near the exit of the ice cave on both sides, from which you can walk to the opposite side and tour again from the beginning. - Notes: - The temperature inside the cave is relatively low, so it is recommended to bring warm clothing such as a windbreaker or down jacket. - The ground inside the cave is slippery, so be sure to hold the hands of children under 3 years old carefully. - There are cotton coats available for rent at the entrance of the scenic spot, but it is not highly recommended. For example, each of my two children wore a fleece-lined windbreaker, which was sufficient. - It is advisable to check the opening hours of the scenic spot in advance to avoid delaying your trip.