Scenic spot introduction:

The Wannian Ice Cave in Ningwu, Shanxi is the largest ice cave in my country and the largest ice cave in mid-latitudes. It is also the rare large ice cave found outside the permafrost in the world. What’s unique about it is that the freezing period is in summer and winter is the melting period; and in terms of the local environment, there are no conditions for freezing at all. Therefore, there are still many mysteries about this ice cave that have not yet been solved, thus attracting tourists from all over the world. , scientific researchers came to visit. What makes people even more amazed is that less than 200 meters away from the ice cave, there is an underground fire that has lasted for thousands of years. The ice and fire are originally in conflict with each other, but they coexist miraculously on the same mountain. It can be said to be a wonder of the world and China. A must.

Attractions distribution:

The Wannian Ice Cave is located in Chunjingqi Township, Dongzhai, 50 kilometers west of Ningwu County, Xinzhou City. It is divided into upper and lower layers and is now nearly 100 meters long. Visitors can drill into ice caves, go down ice stairs, cross ice stacks, and visit various levels to see icicles, ice curtains, ice waterfalls, ice flowers, ice Buddhas, ice beds, ice clocks, ice men, ice Bodhisattvas, etc., which are all kinds of strange and crystal clear. , and so on. Outside the cave, there are green grass and flowers in bloom. Inside the cave, it is freezing cold, and the jade and ice sculptures are really amazing.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A level scenic spot, national geological park

Scenic spot features:

Exploration, mountaineering, curiosity hunting, scientific research, caves
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Best time to visit:

summer

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Shanxi Province>Xinzhou City>Ningwu County>Dongzhai Town

How to get there:

Bus route: There are multiple trains or buses from Taiyuan to Ningwu County every day, and then you can take a bus to Dongzhai Town, which takes about 45 minutes.

Self-driving route: Wubao Expressway leaves the Shihuang Line/S215 exit at the Fenhe River Bridge and drives along the Ningbai Line → Xinwu Line.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Ticket price for Wannian Ice Cave:

120 yuan/person

Scenic area opening hours:

08:00-18:00

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