Shimen Longwang Cave: Exploring the 600-million-year-old wonder of the cave

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 Shimen Dragon King Cave is located in Baiyun Town, Shimen County, Changde City, Hunan Province. It is a national 4A-level tourist attraction with a history of 600 million years and is one of the few living caves in the world. The water caves in the cave are connected, with a total length of 2.5 kilometers. There are more than 60 scenic spots of various sizes. Some of the stalactites and stalagmites resemble the ten sons of the Dragon King. Visitors can first visit Ambergris Lake and experience the fun of "boats rocking against trees on the mountain, oars breaking through the sky in the water"; then go to Chaolong Hall to visit the Ambergris Cup, Fantasy Terrace and other scenic spots; the Jade Emperor Peak, Jade Candlestick and other landscapes of Lingxiao Hall are also breathtaking. In addition, the Dragon King's maze is full of twists and turns, and the legend of the dragon protecting the treasure is magical. The climate in the cave is pleasant, warm in winter and cool in summer. During the Great Revolution, Marshal He Long was stationed here, and Marshal Xu Xiangqian inscribed the name of the cave. It was also the filming location for the movie "Suppression of Bandits in Wulong Mountain". Visiting the cave, you can witness the growth of the cave and feel its magical charm.