Scenic spot introduction:
The Longyou Grottoes are one of the highest-level underground man-made buildings in ancient China and are known as the "ninth wonder of the world". The Longyou Grottoes are also one of the wonders of the world's underground space development and utilization. They are the embodiment of the Chinese nation's breadth and depth, integrating humanities, art, culture, and engineering technology. The Longyou Grottoes tourist area is located in Xiaonanhai Town, Longyou County, Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province. It was first discovered by four local farmers in 1992. Five grottoes have been excavated in Longyou Grottoes, with a ground area of 5,100 square meters. There are even more divergent opinions on the origin and purpose of these grottoes, which has become an eternal mystery that is difficult to solve.Attractions distribution:
There are mainly five developed grottoes in the Longyou Grottoes tourist area: Mystery Grotto No. 1, Mystery Grotto No. 2, Mystery Grotto No. 3, Mystery Grotto No. 4, and Mystery Grotto No. 5.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Photography, hiking, scientific research, leisure, sightseeing, grottoes, historic sitesTour route:
Recommended visiting route: Mysterious Cave No. 1 → Mysterious Cave No. 2 → Mysterious Cave No. 3 → Mysterious Cave No. 4 → Mysterious Cave No. 5 → Zhulin Zen Temple.
Best time to visit:
Suitable for all seasons.
Shopping recommendations:
Longyou ponkan, Longyou small pepper, Longyou hair cake, Kaiyang dried tofu, Zhitang white lotus, exported salted cucumber, Fangshan tea, Longyou Fengjian, Longyou winter bamboo shoots, Longyou boiled bamboo shoots, Longyou rice paper, etc.
Scenic spot location:
China>Zhejiang Province>Quzhou City>Longyou County
How to get there:
Tourists can first arrive in Quzhou City, then take a bus to Longyou County, and take bus No. 1 or 2 at Longyou Bus Station directly to Longyou Grottoes, with buses running every 10 minutes.
Scenic area map:
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Longyou Grottoes ticket price:
Adult ticket: 50 yuan.
Reservation standards for special groups:
1. Children under 1.2 meters in height are free of charge;
2. Heights between 1.2 meters and 1.4 meters are 25 yuan per person, and those over 70 years old have a senior citizen certificate The pass is 30 yuan per person.
Scenic area opening hours:
8:00–16:30.
