▲ The stunning scenery of Zhijindong Cave has attracted numerous literati and poets. Gu Mu once praised it as "a sight said to exist only in heaven, rarely seen by mortals," while Feng Mu wrote in verse, "After seeing Huangshan, no other mountains compare; beyond Zhijindong, no other caves amaze." These poetic tributes have greatly enhanced the cave's fame. Inside, over forty types of formations, including stalagmites, stone pillars, stone buds, and flagstones, showcase more than 40 karst depositional forms found worldwide. Highlights include the 17-meter-tall "Silver Rain Tree," elegant and upright; the "Conqueror's Helmet," resembling an ancient bronze war helmet with a unique structure; and natural wonders like the "Lingzhi Mountain" and "Twin Jade Trees," all rare and exquisitely formed. The geopark encompassing Zhijindong Cave consists of three main areas: the Underground Palace of Zhijindong, the Qijie River area, and the Dongfeng Lake area, forming a spectacular plateau karst landscape centered around caves, canyons, natural bridges, and sinkholes.
▲ Zhijin Grand Canyon stretches 3 kilometers in total and is also known as the "One Line Three Grooves" attraction. Here you'll find the narrow and deep "One-Line Sky," where sunlight filters through the crevices, painting the sky like a ribbon of blue. The majestic "Natural Bridge" spans across the canyon, formed entirely from a single massive rock. The "Earth Crack" makes visitors feel as if they're standing within a fissure of the planet, experiencing the awe-inspiring power of nature.
▲ The 108m-high Golden Valley Sky Ladder in the attraction is the tallest vertical elevator in Southwest China. As you ascend slowly in the transparent cabin, you can enjoy different views of the grand canyon from various heights.
