Furong Cave, located on the bank of the Furong River in Jiangkou Town, Wulong County, is the only cave in China that was listed in 'World Natural Heritage List'. Together with Mammoth Cave in the US, and Graemes Cave in France, it was named one of 'The Three Greatest Caves in the World'.
Furong Cave is a large limestone cave, formed in the carbonate rocks of Cambrian-Ordovician Period. Furong Cave is abundant with various speleothems, which shape the dazzling karst landscapes.
Furong Cave of Wulong Karst National Geology Park is about 2,700 meters long, enclosing an area of 37,000 sq meters. There are 100 species of sediment varying from carbonate to sulphur and over 300 scenic spots in the cave. The Glory Hall, covering an area of 11,000 sq meters, is the most spectacular. The magnificent stelae, stalagmites and stalactites are splendid and astonishing to the eye. The huge stone waterfall and curtain are 15 meters in width and 21 meters in height, which are quite grand. The palm-shaped stalagmites are as smooth as jade. The texture of the stalagmites is delicate and pure, which is rare elsewhere. The red coral and calcite are very precious.
The accumulation and breakage of stalagmites records the evolution of the limestone in the cave. Numerous and varied speleothems demonstrate the amazing force of nature. The beautiful scene is a wonder that nature created. Professor Zhu Xuewen, the chairman of the China Cave Association, sings high praise to Furong Cave. He sees it as 'a bright-colored and splendid underground arts palace'.
In 1993, Furong Cave was discovered by local farmers, and was opened to the public in June 1994. It was appraised as 'one of the best caves open to tourists in the world' by Mr. Andy, the Vice Chairman of World Cave Association.
Travel Tips
Address: Furong Cave Scenic Area, Wulong County, Chongqing
Telephone: 023-77742278,023-77741415
Opening hours: 08:30-16:30 throughout the year
Admission ticket: CNY 60