18℃ summer! I experienced "natural cooling freedom" at Longquan Cave

Explore the underground secret realm of Xuancheng! This Longquan Cave, known as the "Heart of Southern Anhui," is definitely a great summer getaway~ Longquan Cave is a rare complete karst cave block with a chamber structure. The cave maintains a constant temperature of 18°C, warm in winter and cool in summer. Longquan Cave is a very special spiral-shaped cave with more than ten levels up and down, divided into seven halls, two palaces, two temples, and one river. Among them, the Galaxy Hall, Divine Beast Hall, Dragon Palace, and underground river are all very distinctive. On the cave walls, there are 27 inscriptions of poems and calligraphy by literati from the Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties, including Xu Chongxuan, Xu Shihong, and Shi Runzhang. Many of these inscriptions are designated as national and provincial cultural relics, holding immeasurable cultural value. 🚩Tourist Guide 📍Address: Longquan Mountain, Xuanzhou District, Xuancheng City, Anhui 📱Navigation: Just search "Longquan Cave Scenic Area" 💰Ticket: 80 RMB (includes guided tour) 🕒Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM 💡Constant 18°C inside the cave, remember to bring a light jacket! . ✨Highlights 1️⃣ Kilometer-long rock cave corridor: Walk through the underground palace and see the diverse stalactites 2️⃣ Water curtain movie: A rare underground waterfall projection show in China 3️⃣ "Dragon Pool Reflection" wonder: See the complete cave reflection in the underground lake 4️⃣ Millennium inscriptions: Poetic treasures left by Song dynasty literati 5️⃣ Underground river: Take a small boat through the mysterious waterway (additional 20 RMB fee) . 🚶Recommended Route Entrance → Welcome Hall → Crystal Palace → Yaochi Wonderland → Dragon Pool → Underground River → Heavenly Ladder → Exit (about 2 hours total) . ❗Avoid Pitfalls ◾Avoid holidays! Peak times require at least a 1-hour wait ◾The cave is slippery, wear non-slip shoes ◾Don’t rush to buy photos from photographers; check the sample quality first ◾Do not touch the stalactites to prevent accelerated weathering . 🍲Food Guide ✔The "Three Pools Fish Head" at the cave entrance restaurant is amazing! The fish are raised in mountain spring water ✔Must-try Xuancheng specialties: Shuiyang Three Treasures (duck feet, duck wings, dried tofu) ✔For breakfast, try the old brand "Zhou’s Crispy Pancakes" . 🏠Accommodation Recommendations It’s best to stay in Xuancheng city (20 minutes by car): ◽Budget: Xingcheng Hotel (180 RMB/night) ◽Comfort: Kaiyuan Mingdu Hotel (400 RMB/night) . 🚗Nearby Attractions 1️⃣ Jingtian Mountain (where Li Bai wrote the poem "Sitting Alone") 2️⃣ Taohua Pool ("The water of Taohua Pool is a thousand feet deep") 3️⃣ Chaji Ancient Village (well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty village) . ⚠️Tips: ▪️Increase ISO for photos inside the cave ▪️Watch your kids carefully; some areas are steep ▪️The last return bus leaves at 5:30 PM . This cave exploration was truly amazing! Especially when riding the small boat through the underground river, it felt like stepping into the scenes of "The Lost Tomb"~ I recommend spending 3-4 hours to fully enjoy it; it’s definitely worth the ticket price!