A 260 million year old cave journey! 1.5 billion silver rain trees on Earth

Who understands, my family members! The "treasure of the earth" worth 1.5 billion yuan was found in the deep mountains of Guizhou - the Zhijin Cave Silver Rain Tree! Certified by National Geographic as the "King of Chinese Caves", this cave hides a magical universe carved out over 260 million years! A 17-meter-high crystal stone pillar pierces the dome, and a 90° vertical underground river waterfall makes walking through it feel like falling into the ultimate copy of "Grave Robbers' Chronicles". Any photo you take gives you an interstellar experience! 🕘【Opening hours】 ⏰Open all year round: Peak season (March-November) : 8:30-17:00 (admission ends at 16:00‼️) Off-season (December-February) ：9:00-16:30 ⚠️Blood and tears warning: The cave is a one-way tour with no return, and the entire walk is 6.6 kilometers. It is recommended to bring a hiking pole if you are not physically fit. The daily limit is 8,000 people. Please make reservations 3 days in advance during the National Day and summer vacation. 💴【Ticket Price】 🎫Basic must-haves: Peak season combined ticket 💰 140 yuan (including sightseeing car + safety package) Off-season ticket 💰 130 yuan (half price for students/seniors) ⛺【Amusement Activities】 🚶♀️【Runaway Route】Entrance→Double Lions Welcoming Guests→Overlord Helmet→Silver Rain Tree→Lingzhi Mountain→Exit 1️⃣ Twin Lions Reception Hall (Photo taken at 9am!) ✔️Must do: Take a photo with the 10-meter-tall stone lion, wear a silver/fluorescent jacket to take a cyber-style silhouette 📸Highlights: Use wide angle to shoot the oppressive feeling of "people under the feet of the giant beast", and it is super fairy when the sun shines through the cave entrance 2️⃣ Overlord Helmet (10:30 Golden Light!) ✔️Cold Fact: The helmet-shaped stalactite formed over 150,000 years looks like the helmet of the Lord of the Rings when illuminated! ❗Avoid pits: Don’t touch the stone walls! The humidity in the cave is high and it is easy to slip, so buy gloves in advance (5 yuan/pair outside the cave) 3️⃣ Silver Rain Tree (The treasure of the cave!) ✔️Must-buy: The "Flower of the Earth" worth 1.5 billion, 56 layers of growth rings record the code of the Ice Age, and the side view of the crystal streamer is beautiful 🌠Hidden gameplay: Use your phone's flashlight to shine on the bottom of the stone pillar, and you can see the translucent amber pattern! 4️⃣ Lingzhi Mountain (Buddha's light shines brightly in the afternoon!) ✔️Facts: The 50-meter-high stone curtain is stacked like a Ganoderma lucidum, and the sound of dripping water on rainy days comes with reverberation BGM 💡Ingenious props: Use a mini fill light to light from the side to create the adventure atmosphere of "Ghost Blows Out the Light" 🚌【Transportation Guide】 🚄High-speed rail party: Guiyang North → Zhijin Station (50 minutes, 54 yuan) → Scenic Area Direct Bus 💰 10 yuan (30 minutes direct) 🚌Lazy hotline: Guiyang Jinyang Bus Station → Zhijin Cave Through Bus 💰60 yuan (2 hours direct, free explanation headphones) 🚗Self-driving party: Navigate to "Zhijindong Cave Scenic Area East Gate", 96 km/1.5 hours from Guiyang, parking fee💰10 yuan/day 👉【Itinerary】 ▫️Nearby snacks: ✅Pingyuan Ancient Town (15 minutes by car): Jiangnan Garden + Miao Drum Tower Night View, Free Hanfu Photoshoot ✅Wujiang River Source Hundred Miles Gallery (1 hour): Take a boat to explore the "water karst", 60 yuan/person including canyon cruise ▫️Accommodation Recommendations: 💰Light luxury party → "Huaduli·Zhijindong Inn": cave theme room + starry sky terrace, 300+ per person including breakfast 🛏️Budget travellers → "Lajia Inn": Miao stilt house B&B, 100 yuan/night with free rice tofu breakfast 🧡【Preparation before departure】 ✅ Life-saving equipment: ▪️Non-slip hiking shoes (the mossy steps in the cave are dripping like a river!) ▪️Thin jacket (constant temperature of 16℃ is like a natural refrigerator, so cold that you will shiver even in summer) ✅Heart-breaking props: ▪️Mini fill light (the light in the cave is dim, so you can light up the portrait in seconds) ▪️Waterproof mobile phone bag (the dark river waterfall has a lot of mist, and the lens does not fog up) ▪️Cash change (the signal disappears inside the cave, and buying water and taking photos all rely on paper money) ✨Final roar: You must eat "Zhijin Laoguo" when you go down the mountain! 5 yuan per serving of potato cake + stinky tofu, dipped in watercress chili powder, the aroma is so delicious that it's like heaven! !