[2024 Huayuan Attraction] Travel Guide for Dalongdong Sceneic Area (Updated Sep)
Rivers
Waterfalls
Caves
Address:
No. 119, Group 4, Xingzhong Village, Bucha Township, Huayuan County, Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-5 hours
A day in Wonderland, a complete guide to Jishou Dalong Cave, unlocking the secrets of Xiangxi!
Have a blast exploring Jishou Dalong Cave in Hunan, guaranteed to fill your social media with stunning photos📸!
🌈【Travel Plan】
Depart from Jishou city at 8 AM, drive or take a direct bus for about an hour to reach the entrance of Dalong Cave Scenic Area🚗. Remember to book your tickets a day in advance, and traveling off-peak is more enjoyable!
🎒【Travel Essentials】
- Comfortable walking shoes👟: A must for cave exploration
- Sunscreen🧴 & sun hat🎩: Essential for outdoor sun protection
- Fully charged camera/phone🔋: Capture every beautiful moment
- Snacks and water🍔🥤: Keep your energy up and stay hydrated
🚗【About Transportation】
For self-driving, navigate to "Dalong Cave Scenic Area"; the scenery along the way is also fantastic! Public transportation options include taking the Jishou to Huayuan bus, then walking or taking a taxi directly to the destination.
🍽️【Food and Fun】
For lunch, we recommend the local farmhouses near the scenic area to taste authentic Xiangxi bacon and wild vegetables, which are incredibly delicious😋. In the afternoon, relax by the creek and enjoy the natural coolness🍃.
📸【Photo Spots】
- Cave Wonders: The interplay of light and shadow makes every spot a perfect backdrop🌌
- Waterfall: Stand on the viewing platform and take a majestic photo with the waterfall💦
- Glass Walkway: Challenge your nerves, overlook the valley, and take super cool photos👣
🏞️【Must-Visit Attractions】
- Dalong Cave: Explore the underground palace formed over billions of years🏰
- Waterfall Cluster: Hike to the bottom of the valley and experience the misty wonderland
- Natural Bridge: A naturally formed stone bridge, a perfect photo spot🌉
💡【Tips】
- The cave is slippery, so be careful and wear non-slip shoes👟
- Protect the environment, take your trash with you🚮
- There are many mosquitoes in summer, so bring mosquito repellent🦟
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Enigmaticmoonlight
Waking up in nature, surrounded by the happiness of greenery!
🌿 Over time, I've found myself falling more in love with nature; it has become my spiritual oxygen tank. Once keen on trendy cafes, I now prefer the tranquility and vastness of the outdoors.
🎣 I've fallen in love with fishing, hiking, and occasionally cycling to explore natural landscapes. Outdoors, even doing nothing but sitting in the sun, I feel incredibly relaxed and happy.
📍 Navigate to Dailongdong Waterfall in Aizhai Village, Jishou City, Hunan Province, and for just 20 yuan for a sanitation fee, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of nature.
🌟 The main attractions of the scenic area include:
Dailongdong Waterfall: Witness the spectacular sight of the waterfall, known as the number one cave waterfall in the world.
Cambrian Geological Park: Explore the 500-million-year-old Longgong Washing Stones and feel the ancient history of the Earth.
Bamboo Corridor: Stroll through the pristine bamboo forest, enjoying the peace and freshness.
Dragon Mother Palace: Explore the source of the cave waterfall, experiencing the natural wonders of plank roads, dark rivers, and stalactites.
⚠ The area is slippery, so be sure to wear anti-slip outdoor shoes. They are slip-resistant and durable, easily handling wet grounds or uphill paths with loose stones. With upgraded drainage and breathable uppers, even crossing streams, your feet can dry quickly and stay comfortable.
🌬 In the presence of nature, when the wind blows, it seems to soothe the soul. Here, I can empty myself, enjoying the peace and beauty.
💖 Nature is my spiritual oxygen tank, the source of my relaxation and happiness.
Calm Isabella~Foster72
This should be a favorite for outdoor travelers—the Dalongdong Waterfall
Address: Dalongdong Waterfall, Aizhai Village, Jishou City, Hunan Province Ticket: 20 yuan for sanitation fee
Transportation: High-speed train: Jishou East Station~Train: Jishou Train Station. The waterfall is near the Aizhai Bridge scenic area, 40KM away from the downtown area, more than an hour's drive, friends from other places are recommended to rent a car from the downtown area to drive there
Parking: Free
There are many small vendors at the entrance selling things, rice tofu and pickled radishes are not bad
The scenic area is not big, just follow the river all the way to the end to see the waterfall, it takes at most 10 minutes to see the waterfall, the closer to the waterfall, the more water vapor!
Attractions to check in: 1 Dalongdong Waterfall (view the world's number one cave waterfall)
2 Cambrian Geological Park (500 million-year-old Longgong washing stone)
3 Bamboo Corridor (primitive bamboo forest landscape)
4 Longmu Palace (source of the cave waterfall, with plank roads, underground rivers, stalactites... inside)
Travel tips:
1. The water flow of the waterfall will be larger during the rainy season, and it is usually average
2. There is a lot of water vapor near the waterfall, and it is easy to get your hair and clothes wet when you walk in, so it is recommended to bring a raincoat
3. The stones near the waterfall are covered with moss and are very slippery, pay attention to wearing anti-slip shoes
4. You can walk up to the waterfall and go inside the cave