Located at Longtangou Village of Miyi County, the Dragon Pond Karst Cave Scenic Area is 20km from Miyi downtown and about 104km from Panzhihua City. It stands at the foot of Longzhou Mountain and by the bank of the Anning River. Green mountains, sheer cliffs and limpid pools make this a lovely destination. The entire area consists of the Longtan water-eroded cave, Longzhou peak, Longyin gorge, a natural bonsai garden and a wild plant garden.

As the main attraction of the scenic spot, the Longtan water-eroded cave is famous for its multicolored stalactites, numerous springs and two different natural palaces located in the 1,800-meter (1,969 yards) long cave. In the Dragon Palace, most of stalactites, stalagmites, stelae, stone flowers and stone curtains are brightly-colored rather than ivory-white. Here the karst landscape is odd and steep, presenting all kinds of shapes. Many unusually-shaped springs gather in the Dragon Palace. A waterfall flows down slowly from the mouth of the cave. Other large and small waterfalls compete for the viewers’ eyes. An emerald Dragon Pond in the cave links the flying waterfalls and gushing springs. Another cave is so clean and quiet like a heavenly palace, where a pond with seven jade lotuses flows on the surface. The snow-white stalactites spread all over it. 
Boulders abound on Longzhou peak, where the lush, green grass grows like a carpet. From the peak, visitors can see an immense pine woods, a wide expanse of flat field and ribbon-like Anning River. The Longyin gorge is in excellent ecological condition with rippling streams, plunging waterfalls and luxurious vegetation. Oddly-shaped rocks and elegant trees take all kinds of shapes, making a natural bonsai garden. Cacti of many shapes covered with hanging vines run wild over an area of 40 mu (6.59 acres) in the wild plants garden.
Owing to its pleasant climate and wonderful scenery, the Dragon Pond Karst Cave is a good attraction for sightseeing, leisure and general summer enjoyment.

Travel Tips

When to go: Its annual average temperature is around 17℃, so it can be good time to travel all around the year.
Accommodation: It is suggested to stay in a hotel or hostel in Miyi County.

Entrance Fee: CNY50

Opening Hours: 08:00-18:00

How to get there: 

1. By bus: Take a direct bus at Panzhihua Passenger Transport Center or Long-distance Bus Station to Miyi within around 90min. Then transfer to a taxi to the scenic area.

2. By train: There are direct trains in operation between Panzhihua and Miyi (No. T8870, K9472/K9469, K118, K9484 and 5634). Upon arrival at Miyi Railway Station, take a taxi or motorcycle to local Passenger Transport Center, where there are direct buses to the destination.

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