Scenic spot introduction:

Jiguan Cave is praised by experts as "the magnificent landscape, the first cave in the North; the unique formation, it is the first dragon palace in China". It is located three kilometers west of Luanchuan County, Luoyang, Henan. It is a natural limestone cave. The cave is filled with stone pillars, stone towers, stone waterfalls, stone rivers, stone flowers, and jade trees formed by the dripping of limestone water solution in various shapes, making it look like a beautiful art palace. The scenic area has green mountains, beautiful waters, strange rocks and secluded caves, making it a tourist attraction in all seasons.

Attractions distribution:

It is mainly composed of eight scenic spots: Yuzhutan, Yicai Hall, Diehu Palace, Dongtian River, Juxian Palace, Yaochi Palace, Zangxiu Pavilion and Shilinfang. Outside the cave, Jiguan Mountain, the scenic landmark stone, the Jade Belt Bridge and the painted archways also form a beautiful landscape.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 5A-level scenic spots, provincial scenic spots

Scenic spot features:

photography hiking, caves
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

Yihe stones, bonsai, root carvings, Chongdu bamboo weaving, as well as chestnuts, wild Ganoderma lucidum, Gastrodia elata, wild black fungus and other mountain treasures.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Henan Province>Luoyang City>Luanchuan County

How to get there:

From the bus station, you can take the shuttle bus to Jiguandong Scenic Area, or you can take a bus from Luoyang City to Luanchuan County, and then transfer to the tourist bus to Jiguandong.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Jiguan Cave ticket price:

50 yuan per person

Free for seniors over 70 with valid ID; half price for students with student ID.

Scenic area opening hours:

Summer: 8:00-17:00

Winter: 8:30-16:30

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