Nice places to visit near Kunming, marvel at the Jiuxiang Caves~ Impressions from Jiuxiang Tour

2024/6/13 I visited Jiuxiang, which is close to the suburbs of Kunming. Departing from the downtown area of Kunming, it took a 2-hour drive by tourist bus to reach the Jiuxiang Scenic Area. There weren't many tourists in the Jiuxiang Scenic Area, where the main attractions are the underground caves, boat rides, and cable cars. There are 4-5 interconnected caves in Jiuxiang, featuring waterfalls, underground rivers, variously shaped stalactites, an underground Stone Forest landscape, and terraced fields-like landscapes called 'Shen Tian'. Walking and sightseeing through the entire cave system takes about 2 hours, and it requires some physical effort to climb up and down. However, the pathways inside the caves are well constructed, and there are several large rest areas with tables and chairs, so walking around and taking breaks as needed is not too tiring. The temperature inside the cave is pleasant, and the air in the mountains is fresh, making the whole experience very comfortable. After the visit, it is recommended to take the cable car back to the entrance of the scenic area to save energy and enjoy the aerial view of the scenery, killing two birds with one stone. Jiuxiang Scenic Area is not far from the Stone Forest Scenic Area, but it is not very crowded. Personally, I think it is very worth visiting for its tranquility, beautiful scenery, suitable temperature, and unaffected by rain.