Shenxian Cave Scenic Area

The largest karst cave in northern China is said to be the residence of the immortal guangchengzi. Emperor Xuanyuan asked him here. The cave is nearly 5000 meters long, with winding paths and unique stalactites. It looks like a Chinese version of Alice's Wonderland.

Shenxian Cave Scenic Area

Shenxiandong scenic spot is located in the northwest edge of Xinmi City, adjacent to huancuiyu scenic spot (2 kilometers away), with a total area of about 12 square kilometers. It is one of the three major scenic spots of Fuxi mountain, and is a provincial scenic spot. The scenic spot is about 60 kilometers away from Zhengzhou. It is connected with ZhengLuo highway by huancuiyu scenic spot in the north and Zhengshao highway in the south. With huancuiyu and xuehuadong scenic spots, it forms a highway transportation network extending in all directions. Every day, there are two buses from the scenic spot and Xinmi City, respectively. The traffic conditions are very convenient.

geographical environment

The main body of the scenic spot is the Shenxian cave, which is composed of three central areas: doulonggou, Guigu and Jishan. The Shenxian cave, which is nearly 5000 meters long, is the largest karst cave in northern China and has been developed for 2100 meters.

Main attractions

The main scenic spots are: startling stone, ripple mountain, holy spring, upside down golden bell, Han Xiang Jade Flute, bright moon hanging high, heavy snow pressing loose, turtle exploring the sea, Yushu screen, etc. Inside the cave, the curving and secluded channels, the spring overflowing everywhere, and the stalactite shape is peculiar, with a total area of 15000 square meters, which can be divided into seven halls. The highest part is more than 20 meters, the widest part is about 10 or 78 meters, and the largest hall can accommodate thousands of people. It's just an underground palace made in heaven and made with uncanny craftsmanship, which makes people yearn for. The cave passes through the "shuangru peak" at an altitude of 850 meters and is connected with the "doulonggou" gorge. The natural underground passage with a length of several kilometers is a unique and charming spectacle of Shenxian Cave Scenic spot. Legend: Shenxian cave is the place where guangchengzi, an ancient immortal, lived.

Doulonggou gorge: surrounded by narrow mountains, the jungle hidden River, just like a paradise. The "Longtan" waterfall with a drop of 75 meters is suspended on the cliff. Three pools of similar size and shape are arranged under the waterfall, one is clear to the bottom, one is black as black jade, and the other is just yellow as mud. It is said that this is the place where the green dragon, black dragon and yellow dragon took Xuanyuan Yellow Emperor to heaven. Valley, underground river, Taoyuan, cave, closed extraordinary natural beauty is a major feature of doulonggou area. Zhang Bosheng, a famous geophysicist, wrote an inscription for this. Ghost valley market: dense forest blocks out the sun, and grotesque rocks. The river at the bottom of the valley often flows, and the shrimp and crabs swim freely. It's both gloomy and funny. It's a good place for exploration and summer vacation. In Shaanxi, Hunan, Zhejiang, Xinjiang and other places, there are places related to "ghost Valley". Where is the real "ghost Valley"? There are many opinions among historians. General Yang Chengwu is inclined to this.

There is a 27 meter long cave at the foot of "chicken mountain", which is the site of silver mining by working people during the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty. A cave in the middle of the mountain is a famous place for "immortal playing chess" recorded in Yunji Qiqian of Song Dynasty. "Climbing the chicken mountain, watching the sunrise, singing the white rooster in the world; watching the Yellow River, the waves rolling eastward, tasting the wonderful things of the immortal playing chess, touring the picturesque rivers and mountains, looking happy.". It is the true feeling of the literati to "Jishan".

The grand temple fair is the highlight of tourism activities in the scenic spot on the traditional sacrifice day of "March 3" every year.

Tourism information

Notice for ticket booking:

① Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 (2) children's ticket: 1.2m-1.4m half ticket, 20 yuan / person, free of charge below 1.2m

③ Half price discount for 60-70 years old with special treatment card, 20 yuan / person, free ticket for over 70 years old; free ticket for officer card

Transportation:

City traffic: Xinmi east station departs at 8:50 a.m. and 3:50 p.m. every day.

Address: Northeast of Jianshan Township, Xinmi City, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province

Longitude: 113.29121574603

Latitude: 34.61261931982

Tel: 0371-69226666; 0371-6

Tour time: half a day

Traffic information: Xinmi East Station - Shenxian Cave (departure time: 8:50, 15:50) there is a shuttle bus from Jianshan every 40 minutes. You can get off at shagudui and take a taxi to Shenxian Cave (4.5 km from shagudui to Shenxian cave)

Opening hours: 8:00-18:00

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