Lianzhou Underground River

The Liangzhou Underground River is located 26 kilometers northeast of the historical and cultural city of Liangzhou. It is a typical giant natural limestone karst cave with a subtropical karst landform. It is famous for its mysterious and magnificent stalactites and underground river, earning the title of the first underground river in Guangdong. The Liangzhou Underground River tourist attraction is divided into two parts: the land route and the water route. The land route consists of the cave, while the water route is the underground river. The Liangzhou Underground River, with its grandeur, magnificent scenery, and unique combination, is considered a gem of southern China. The renowned writer Qin Mu referred to it as a "mysterious and magnificent underground river." The cave is characterized by its multiple chambers, rivers, bridges, and waterfalls.

The Liangzhou Underground River tourist area is hidden in the cave halfway up the mountain. The cave has an area of 100,000 square meters, with 60,000 square meters available for visitors. The upper two levels feature towering stalagmites and the Fairy Field Square, which can accommodate thousands of people. The third level is the winding underground river, with calm water flowing deep into the cave. The cave offers a variety of breathtaking scenery, with mountains, cliffs, and spacious entrances that give visitors a sense of being in a "hidden paradise." Compared to the Seven Star Cave in Guilin, the Liangzhou Underground River is equally impressive. The temperature inside the cave remains between 18℃ and 22℃ throughout the year, with humidity ranging from 96% to 98%. The oxygen content is as high as 21.4% to 21.6%, and the carbon dioxide content is only between 0.01% and 0.019%. The air is fresh, making it a perfect destination for summer retreats.

Inside the cave, there are countless magnificent and colorful stalactites. The tour is divided into three levels: the upper and middle levels are on land, with spacious halls, sturdy walls, and magnificent scenery such as waterfalls, forests, valleys, fields, and Yao villages. The lower level is a dark underground river that winds 1,500 meters from north to south, passing through three beautiful gorges, crossing the bottoms of four mountains. The river is 1.6-10 meters wide and 1-7 meters deep, with stunning scenery on both sides. There are treasures like the "Golden Rooster Crows at Dawn" and the "Flying Elephant Crossing the River," as well as the "God of Longevity" that showcases the dual scenery of the underground river. There are also nearly a hundred natural wonders formed by stalagmites, stalactites, stone columns, stone curtains, stone lotus flowers, and more, such as the "Flying Waterfall and Strange Rocks" and the "Flower and Bird Divine Pavilion." Every natural beauty spot is awe-inspiring and unforgettable.

The tourist area provides free guided tours, which make the visit more interesting. After exploring the land route, visitors can board a boat to tour the river. Each boat can accommodate around 10 people. Traveling along the winding river, the waterway alternates between open and narrow sections, with stalactites within reach overhead. Along the way, there are three gorges: Banana Gorge, Lotus Gorge, and Dragon Gate Gorge. The stalactites on both sides of the river are diverse and stunning, especially when illuminated by lights. Visitors may occasionally get splashed by water droplets falling from the ceiling, adding to the lively atmosphere. Unlike overly developed caves that have dried up, the Liangzhou Underground River is full of life. The boat tour takes about 40 minutes, and the entire cave tour lasts approximately one and a half hours.