Nestled in Wulong District, Furong Cave (Furong Dong) is one of China’s most spectacular karst landscapes and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Recognized as a global geological wonder, it has earned acclaim from international experts—including joint research teams from China and Australia—who rank it among the world’s finest cave systems. Geologists hail it as both an "underground art palace" and a "living museum of cave science."
Formed during the Quaternary Period (approximately 1.2 million years ago) within Cambrian dolomite limestone, Furong Cave boasts a constant temperature of 16.1°C year-round. The main cavern stretches 2,700 meters and covers 37,000 square meters, with its crown jewel, the Glory Hall, spanning an awe-inspiring 11,000 square meters. The cave’s maximum safe capacity reaches 185,000 visitors.
Three Thematic Zones guide explorers through diverse wonders:
·Zone 1 dazzles with vibrant mineral hues, while
·Zones 2 and 3 showcase nature’s raw power and delicate restoration processes.
Furong Cave’s stalactite formations are unparalleled in scale and variety, displaying sedimentary features found in over 30 types of global caves—from underwater relics to modern structures, microscopic details to monumental pillars. Their glossy textures, sculptural elegance, and sheer abundance leave visitors spellbound.
This natural treasure has drawn decades of scientific expeditions, with researchers from the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada, and beyond studying its unique geology. Furong Cave is now globally acknowledged as a dual gem—equally prized for tourism and research—and celebrated as "China’s Most Stunning Underground Palace."
A symphony of crystalline sediments transforms its chambers into a kaleidoscopic wonderland, mesmerizing both seasoned speleologists and casual travelers alike.
