Scenic spot introduction:
Jianshui Swallow Cave is named after millions of swifts nesting on the rock walls inside and outside the cave and is rich in bird's nests. It is one of the most spectacular and largest karst caves in Asia. It can be said that "the cave is quiet and strange, unique in the south."Attractions distribution:
Yanzi Cave Scenic Area is located in Jianshui County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. The scenic spot is 1,200 meters above sea level. It is famous for the wonders of the ancient cave, the gathering of spring swallows, the stalactite hanging plaque, and the unique skills of picking bird's nests. Yanzi Cave is divided into natural woodland outside the cave and cave scenery inside the cave. The cave is about 4 kilometers long. There are one dry cave and one wet cave, one above and one below. The upper part is the dry cave and the lower part is the water cave. The largest cave hall is about 2,000 square meters. Mi, the dry cave is famous for its unique landscapes such as natural temples, stone carvings, stele carvings, cliff corridors, and flocks of swallows playing; the water cave is famous for its rich underground karst landscape.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Photography, hiking, sightseeing, summer vacation, adventure, historic sites, cavesBest time to visit:
The best time to travel is during the "Bird's Nest Festival" on August 8 of the lunar calendar every year. At this time, there are performances in the cave climbing the cliff to pick bird's nests and hanging plaques, and there are especially many tourists.
Shopping recommendations:
Jianshui blue and white porcelain, sweet and sour pomegranate, Jianshui bird's nest, Jianshui purple pottery, etc.
Scenic spot location:
China>Yunnan Province>Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture>Jianshui County
How to get there:
Tourists can take the special tourist bus to the Yanzi Cave Scenic Area. There are special tourist buses to the Yanzi Cave in Jianshui County every day.
Scenic area map:
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Ticket price for Yanzi Cave:
Tickets are 80 yuan in peak season and 50 yuan in off-season.
1. "Full ticket" objects: children and adults above 1.5 meters;
2. "Children's ticket" definition: children between 1.2 meters and 1.5 meters;
3. " Definition of "senior ticket": Elders over 65 years old (enter the park with ID card);
4. "Free ticket" definition: Children under 1.2 meters in height are free of charge.
Scenic area opening hours:
9:00–17:00.
