Scenic spot introduction:

Salt well Dragon Cave , anciently known as "Stone Dragon Cave ", named after the spring water in the cave that never dries up all year round. There is a giant lotus pillar about 30 meters high in the cave, known as the "Dinghai Magic Needle", ranking first in Asia and second in the world. There is also a gold-plated plaque with the words "Gong Xuan Qu Ren" bestowed by Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty, which is now preserved in the cave management office. There are twelve beaches in the cave, each with its own scenery, and stalactites in various shapes and forms, which make people marvel at the magical creation of nature. Dragon Cave It is located in Yanjing Township, Wanzhou District, 25 kilometers away from Wanzhou City.

Attractions distribution:

The cave is about 320 meters deep. The Yin River in the cave is called "Twelve Beaches". It has regular tides and never dries up all year round. stalagmite , stone men, stone beasts, stone lotus, etc. Its main landscapes are: The First Pillar of China , crocodiles playing in the water, Hanging Lotus , Dragons Crossing the River, Jiulian Waterfall, Ten Thousand Books and Farmland Ladders. They are in various poses and lifelike. In addition, the scenic area has rich cultural heritage and numerous relics. The century-old Dragon King Temple is constantly incense-filled, and dozens of monuments interpret the historical context. Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty built a salt well Dragon Cave The plaque "Gong Xuan Qu Ren" written by the emperor himself is a precious treasure, which embodies the classic legend of Yanjing Bai and Wu Erlong fighting the fire in the capital.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 2A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Photography, hiking, cave tours, caves
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Best time to visit:

summer.

Shopping recommendations:

(Local specialties) Wanxian red tangerines, rosy fish, Maoshan tribute peaches, Shixian Taibai wine, Zhengliyuan kudzu root powder.

(Special food) Five-spice beef jerky, Wanzhou Gege, chicken sauce pot stickers, Wanzhou Yuquan pickled mustard tuber, Hechuan peach cake.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Chongqing>Wanzhou District>Xintian Town

How to get there:

Take bus No. 528 from Chongqing Niujiaotuo Station to Hechuan via Yanjing {fare is about 10 yuan, about 2 hours} or take a high-speed bus to Hechuan at Caiyuanba Bus Station (fare is 25 yuan). After arriving at Yanjing, you can take the scenic area bus or take a taxi directly to the scenic area.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Yanjinglongdong Ticket Price:

The ticket price is 20 yuan.

Scenic area opening hours:

8:00-19:00

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