Swan cave in Ninghua

Swan cave is located 28 kilometers east of Ninghua county. It is named for its swan like mountain shape and its white stalactite. The Tiane cave group is the largest, most numerous and most densely distributed karst cave group in Fujian Province, which consists of six caves with different styles, namely, Tiane cave, Shenfeng cave, Shiping cave, crystal cave and mountain stream. The Swan cave, which has been developed and can be visited, is the most famous karst cave in Fujian Province, with its vertical landscape, stalactite shape and dense distribution

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Swan hole

synonym

Ninghua Swan hole generally refers to Swan hole

Swan cave group scenic spot is located 28 kilometers east of Ninghua county. The Ninghua Swan cave group Geopark, known as "the first geological wonder in China", is located in the west of Fujian Province and the east foot of Wuyi Mountains, with a total area of 248 square kilometers.

climate

It has abundant rainfall, suitable temperature, long frost free period, four distinct seasons, and is significantly affected by marine monsoon. It also belongs to subtropical marine humid or humid climate.

According to the precipitation, the spring rainy season is from March to April, the summer rainy season is from May to June, the typhoon thunderstorm season is from July to September, and the dry season is from October to February of the next year. The average annual precipitation is 1688 mm, which belongs to the wet area of Fujian Province. The maximum annual precipitation is 2255 mm.

The minimum annual precipitation is 1131 mm. The annual average relative humidity is 79-94%, the maximum relative humidity is 82-87%, and the minimum relative humidity is 3-12%.

From the north to the south, the annual average temperature is below 18 ℃ in the northwest and above 18 ℃ in the East. The annual average temperature is 17 ℃ - 19.4 ℃. It belongs to the middle subtropical climate, with long summer and short winter. It is suitable for tourism all the year round.

Introduction to scenic spots

Swan cave group scenic spot is located in Hucun Town, 28 kilometers east of Ninghua county. It integrates natural and cultural landscape, and is dominated by natural landscape, especially karst landscape.

The caves are composed of nearly 100 caves with different styles, such as Swan cave, Shenfeng cave, underground river, daciyan, Hakka style garden, crystal cave and mountain stream. The landscapes in the caves are mysterious, strange, colorful, and unpredictable.

According to the investigation of experts from the Institute of karst geology, Ministry of Geology and mineral resources of the people's Republic of China, "its cave group is the largest in Fujian Province in terms of its large scale, large number of caves, dense distribution of caves and perfect development of karst landscape", and it is known as "a rare cave group world in Southeast China".

In the cave group, especially the stone forest in the underground water of karst cave, is unique in China. Through the investigation of geological experts from academicians of Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of engineering, it is proved that "the stone forest in the underground water of karst cave is a unique geological ridge which is different from any other place in China.

Swan cave group scenic spot is the largest, largest and most densely distributed karst cave group in Fujian Province.

The Swan cave, which has been developed and can be visited, is the most famous karst cave in Fujian Province, with its vertical landscape, stalactite shape and dense distribution.

Swan cave, with a total depth of 5 Li, is a strange karst cave with a combination of horizontal corridor type and vertical shaft layered type.

The cave is divided into upper, middle and lower levels, with 7 halls and 49 large sceneries in front and behind, and countless small halls and small sceneries.

The halls are connected with each other. In the cave, there are many stalagmites, overlapping peaks and reflecting lakes and pools.

There are magnificent stone waterfalls flowing down from a height of 40 meters. There are also exquisite stone corals, steep peaks with towering stone pines, and Swan Lake with quiet reflection of Yushu It's a place where you can't see and forget to return.

It's like climbing into a fairyland. Now there is a highway in Swan cave, which can go directly to the front of the cave.

"Swan cave" is named because it is located in the Swan mountain of Lake Village and the stalactite in the cave is as beautiful as a swan. The Swan Group is the largest, most numerous and most densely distributed karst cave group in Fujian Province, which consists of six caves with different styles: Swan cave, Shenfeng cave, Shiping cave, crystal cave and yixiantian cave. The Swan cave, which has been developed for sightseeing, is the most famous karst cave in Fujian Province for its colorful vertical landscape and dense distribution of stalactites.

In 2004, Ninghua Swan cave group was officially approved as a national geopark by the Ministry of land and resources, becoming the third National Geopark in Fujian Province.

The depth of Swan cave is 2.5km. It is a strange karst cave with the combination of horizontal corridor type and hard well layered type. The cave is divided into upper, middle and lower levels, with 7 halls and 49 large sceneries. There are countless small halls and small sceneries, which are connected by layers. In the cave, there are many stalagmites, overlapping peaks and reflecting lakes and pools. There are majestic stone waterfalls flowing down from a height of 40 meters. There are also exquisite stone corals, steep peaks with towering stone pines, and Swan Lake with quiet reflection of Yuquan. It's like climbing into a fairyland.

Main attractions

overview

Swan cave group is a group of caves composed of karst caves. Swan cave is one of the most representative caves in the group, which is divided into three layers, seven cave halls and 49 main scenic spots. There are 59 caves, including Swan cave, Shenfeng cave, Shiping cave, crystal cave, mountain stream Tianxian cave, etc.

Swan hole

The Swan cave is rich in stalactites, with unique and exquisite karst shapes and various types. It is called "the first underground karst Art Museum in Fujian Province" by experts of Fujian tourism resources scientific investigation group.

The depth of the cave is 3 li. It is a strange karst cave combining horizontal corridor type and hard well layered type. The cave is divided into upper, middle and lower layers, with a total of 7 halls and 49 scenes.

There are many stalagmites and stalagmites in the cave.

In the cave, there are not only magnificent stone waterfalls flowing down from a height of 40 meters, but also exquisitely carved stone corals, golden "mirage" and lifelike "seven fairies" It's like climbing into a fairyland.

Shenfeng cave

Stone Forest in the underground river of Shenfeng cave. The underground river tourist cave "Shenfeng cave" is 5 li long. It is composed of an underground river and three dry halls. The hall is broad, majestic and mysterious. The long underground river hidden deep under the Swan cave mountain is the only one in Fujian for its water area of tens of thousands of square meters and several kilometers long, and the only one in China is the stone forest in the water. Boating in Hanoi is as wide as the vast west lake, and as narrow as the winding and dangerous Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. The water stone forest standing on the river is large-scale and various in shape, like birds and animals, like people and things. In the middle of the boat, you can touch the smooth stone buds. Looking up, the river dome is covered with stalactites, like stars in the sky; looking down at the water, the colorful stone forest is reflected in it, like the fairyland of Dragon Palace, more like Xialong Bay of Vietnam, which is called "Guilin on the sea". Tourists can row. The cave is full of stones. If they are not careful, they will hit their head. If they hit the stones, they will not be able to move. Therefore, they need to have superb skills to have a good journey.

Garden top fairy tent

The fairy tent on the top of the garden is very skillful. In the past, it was said that "Yuanding Xianzhang" is unique to the reed flute rock in Guilin. However, the Xiantian tent in the Swan cave is comparable to it. Therefore, geologists conclude that "Swan cave is the reed flute rock in Wuyi Mountain".

Daiji rock

Daciyan is located in the Guanyin hall in the cave. The giant statue of Avalokitesvara in the cave is 8 meters tall, which is "the highest in Fujian Province". In the cave, the Buddha's light and shadow are shrouded in smoke, and the sound is loud, such as the Buddhist Wonderland. Interested parties can buy a pair of candles and incense in the nearby small shop to light, big 20, small 10, and send a souvenir. This cave, which integrates karst landscape and Buddhist belief, attracts a large number of pilgrims and tourists because of its elegant and effective. 　　

Hakka style garden

The Hakka style garden is hidden among the green mountains and forests. The strange stones and trees on the roadside are like natural bonsai. The strong root system penetrated into the crack of the boulder, showing the strong and vigorous Hakka spirit of the Hakka people. Stepping into the cave Hall of Shiping, a row of stalactites separate the cave hall into a front hall and a back hall like a screen. When the tourists sit down, the ancient Hakka music and dance suddenly rise, the Lusheng is melodious, the dancing posture is beautiful, the cheerful melody reverberates in the cave hall, and the resonance effect of the karst cave is not appreciated anywhere else. Here, the Hakka customs are simple and full-bodied. The Hakka wedding show, Hakka tea art show, Hakka folk ornaments exhibition, Miao, Zhuang, Yi, Yao, Dong, Li ethnic minority customs show and other rich and colorful Hakka programs make visitors forget to return.

Seven story pagoda

The Swan cave is full of wonders. There is a "seven story pagoda" hidden here. There are two lions guarding in front of it, and the bottomless cave below it. People should not forget that there is also a bald monk standing silently on the wall.

historical value

Cultural heritage

Ninghua Shibi, the birthplace of 120 million Hakkas in the world, was also the hometown of Huang Shen, one of the "eight monsters of Yangzhou" and Yi bingshou, one of the four great calligraphers in the Qing Dynasty. Ninghua is also one of the 21 Central Soviet counties in China. The whole Geopark takes the karst landform of Swan cave group as the main body, and has the characteristics of Danxia landform, typical geological section, paleontological fossils, etc. it is not only rich in types, but also has high scientific value, aesthetic value and historical and cultural value, such as typical rarity, complete system, etc.

Geological heritage

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