I have discussed the towering mountain pinnacles of Zhangjiajie National Park previously, which you can see and read about here at this link. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a spectacular place to visit.
Underneath the mountains of Zhangjiajie is an extensive cave system, with many miles of caves like the Yellow Dragon Cave in today’s highlighted picture. The caves were created over thousands of years by seeping water moving and depositing minerals into beautiful rock formations. We were told the immense cave system stretches for 15 km (about 10 miles) in total, although currently a 3 km (2 mi) section is open to visitors.
Our trip also took us to a picturesque mountain village known as ‘Phoenix Town”, with a river of mountain water winding its way through the heart of the town. And, of course, when visiting China no trip is complete without a local feast and sweet desert!
The intensity of those colors is astonishing…even in pictures! Thank you!
Oh my, I had no idea that this existed. Makes me happy to have eyes. Thank you.
Thanks Paul and Louie for your comments. Glad you enjoyed the pictures. Yes, my family did have jaw cramping for a while after visiting that place
That place reminds me of Carlsbad caves in New Mexico. It’s beautiful! I like how the guy in the bottom right (white shirt) gives you an idea of how big it is.
Wonder which one is bigger? Carlsbad or this one?
Thanks Theo for your comment. That was exactly the intention to include a person in the picture
Have not been in Carlsbad caves yet, perhaps should be added to the next destination list. The mountain pinnacles in Zhangjiajie stretch mils and mils, kind like Yellowstone. I was told the underneath cave system is the same. However, only a small fraction is explored and even smaller ones are currently open for visitors.