Jiulong Cave Scenic Area, also known as Nine-Cave Scenic Area, is located 17 kilometers east of Tongren City in Guizhou Province, backed by Liulong Mountain, facing the Jinjiang River in front, to the right of Maolong Creek, and halfway up Guanyin Mountain. Jiulongdong Scenic Area is one of the first ten scenic spots identified in Guizhou Province.
What to see?
Covering an area of 245 square kilometers, stretching from Bahuang Town to Yangtou Town, Jiulong Cave Scenic Area consists of attractions such as Guanyin Mountain, Lotus Temple, and Jiulong Cave.
Jiulong Cave, situated on the slope of the Kwan-yin Hill on the right bank of the Malong Creek (Scolding Dragon Creek). The cave is a large natural Karst Cave about 70 meters wide and 30 to 50 meters high. The widest part is about 100 meters . Consisting of seven caves and twelve scenic spots, it has two levels connected by small caves.
Jiulong Cave has three renowned halls. The first is a somewhat flat-roofed hall with appealing scenery like the waterfall cave, a dragon with a ball in its mouth, a lion with a tower on its back, a long sword piercing towards the sky and a white elephant. The second is also flat-roofed, with exquisite stone curtain designs. One can also see a dancing fairy, a golden cockerel, jade pillars and silver flowers. The third hall is the real gem of the Nine-Dragon Cave. Its roof is round and estimated to be able to accommodate ten thousand people. In the hall stand six huge pillars, each about 30 meters in height. A proud peacock, a golden whelk, a roaring lion, a lobster coming out of its hiding and dragons climbing on the pillars are some of the features one must observe. In addition, there is a large jellyfish about nine meters high.
This area has a pleasant climate with upright hills, verdant forests and crystal creeks. This is a typical karst landform, with numerous and unique stalactites inside the cave. The mountains outside the cave are steep, with murmuring streams and lush forests.
Liantai Peak at Kwan-Yin Hill in the Jing River Valley and the Jing River Reservoir are also worth a visit. The Lotus Temple, Jade Emperor Hall and Kwan-Yin Hall were built at the peak. The Lotus Temple is very famous in Guizhou. One is able to appreciate the beautiful scenery on the banks of the reservoir too.
Guanyin Mountain has high mountains and steep roads. It is famous for Guanyin Temple and is a Buddhist cultural holy land in Tongren City. Since ancient times, this place has been a beautiful place for people to worship and visit.
Travel Tips
Address: On the mountainside of Guanyin Mountain, Bijiang District, Tongren City, Guizhou Province
Phone: 0856-5206971
Visiting time: 1-3 hours
Transportation: You can take a bus directly from Tongren Huanbei Bus Station to the entrance of this scenic area.
Ticket Price: CNY 86/person, including sightseeing bus ticket CNY 16/person.
Opening hours: 09:00-17:30