Eight immortals cave

Eight immortals cave

Baxian cave is located in Madeng Town, Xichuan County, Nanyang City, Henan Province, on the East Bank of Danjiangkou reservoir. Baxian cave is a karst landform, formed in the Cambrian, about 200 million years ago. It is said that eight immortals once practiced here and got their names. The geology and geomorphology of Baxian cave have the characteristics of both northern and southern caves in China. It has the characteristics of both northern and southern caves. Inside the cave, there are many stalagmites, stone bells and shields. The stone fins are as thin as cicada wings, and the stone flowers are crystal clear, colorful, dazzling, real and illusory, just like a fairyland in the world. Every spring and summer, rose flowers and Wisteria flowers bloom all over the fairyland, which makes people intoxicated. When you visit the fairy worship Pavilion, you can overlook the small Three Gorges, and the eight immortals play in the water. The scenery is so beautiful that tourists can't forget to return.

Introduction to scenic spots

Eight hundred Li Fu Niudan River gestates the eight immortals cave, three thousand years from the beginning of the capital Chu wind, and then continued thousands of miles of the main canal. "Xichuan at the head of the canal, the hometown of shangsheng". Danjiang baxiandong scenic spot, Funiu Mountain World Geopark in Nanyang City, Henan Province, is located in Madeng Town, Xichuan County, Nanyang City, on the East Bank of Taibai gorge of Danjiang small Three Gorges, at the junction of Henan, Hubei and Shaanxi provinces, Shanghai Shaanxi Expressway, er Guang expressway, neideng expressway, Fuyin expressway, Sanxi expressway, G312, g209, s335 and other highways pass through the surrounding areas. In particular, Qinba highway and Danjiang small Three Gorges bridge pass through the scenic area, opening up the East-West tourism artery to Nanyang and Wuhan in the East, Shiyan and Xi'an in the west, with outstanding traffic advantages. The scenic spot is built according to the national AAAA standard, covering an area of about 3.8 square kilometers, of which the karst cave area is about 7000 square meters, and the viewing area is nearly 30000 square meters. The whole scenic area is divided into the eastern part of Juxian scenic area, the central part of Baxian Cave Scenic Area and the western part along the river. The three scenic areas are connected with each other to form a complete tourism loop. Four themes are highlighted in the landscape of the scenic spot: the first is the geological and cultural landscape of the eight immortals cave with the geological wonders as the theme; the second is the eight immortals cultural landscape with the Taoist culture as the theme; the third is the natural and cultural landscape with the small Three Gorges of Danjiang and Juxian mountain as the theme; and the fourth is the cultural landscape with the popular science knowledge with the distribution of animals and plants, geology, hydrology and so on. Baxiandong is a karst landform, formed in the Cambrian, has a history of 500 million years. In the cave, there are many stalagmites, stone bells upside down, stone shields, stone fins as thin as cicada wings, crystal clear stone flowers, colorful, real and illusory, just like a fairyland on earth. Stalactite has a wide range of resources and is rare in China. It can be called a national treasure and is known as "the first hole in Zhongzhou". There are animals and plants under the first and second-class national protection in the scenic area. Every spring and summer, rose and Wisteria flowers bloom all over Juxian mountain. They are intoxicated with fragrance for ten miles. Visitors will never forget to return when they visit BAIXIAN Pavilion, overlook the small Three Gorges and enjoy the eight immortals.

geographical environment

Danjiang Baxian Cave Scenic Area is located in Madeng Town, Xichuan County, Nanyang City, on the East Bank of Taibai gorge, the small Three Gorges of Danjiang, and at the junction of Henan, Hubei and Shaanxi provinces, belonging to Madeng Town, Xichuan County. From the scenic wharf, through Danjiang waterway, you can reach Xichuan County, Danjiang Grand View Garden, Shiqiao wharf, Songgang wharf, canal head of middle route of South to North Water Diversion, Danjiangkou dam, Wudang Mountain and other scenic spots and tourist distribution centers around Danjiang River. At the same time, the Danjiang small Three Gorges bridge and Qinba highway pass through the scenic area, opening up the East-West tourism transportation artery from Nanyang and Wuhan in the east to Shiyan and Xi'an in the West. In particular, the Danjiang small Three Gorges bridge, located in the southwest corner of the scenic spot, is the only land transportation fortress in the middle reaches of Danjiang Reservoir. It can be said that "one bridge flies from east to west, and the natural moat becomes a thoroughfare". Its geographical location is very important.

The Baxian cave was formed in the Cambrian and has a history of more than 500 million years. According to geologists, it was once an ocean 800 million years ago. Due to geological process, Canghai has become a mulberry field. Because baxiandong is located in the transition zone between Qinling massif and Yangzi massif, which is the core of Neixiang Xichuan slope. Therefore, in the process of geological change, interlayer fractures are formed due to North-South dynamic compression and folding. Due to the dual effects of surface water and groundwater, some easily soluble (calcium and magnesium) materials in the fissures are extruded, precipitated and crystallized, thus forming the Baxian cave in various forms.

Famous scenic spot

skyreach pillar

Please look at the top left hand. This big pillar in the middle is called Optimus Prime. Optimus Prime is a huge stalactite pillar, more than 20 meters high, 3 meters in diameter, with the sky and the ground, so it is called Optimus Prime. As we all know, the stone pillars of karst caves are formed by the deposition of calcium carbonate dripping water. Their growth process is very slow, and they only grow 1-2mm every 100 years. You can imagine how many years such a large stone column has experienced and how much water has flowed.

Goldfish unfolds its fins

We look up and see the stone fins hanging from the top of the cave. They are as thin as cicadas' wings, just like the fins of goldfish. Look at the biggest fin, it looks like a big shark, flying in the air and spreading its fins. According to the research of geological experts, the thinnest part of the stone fin is only 0.5mm, which is the thinnest and largest stone fin ever found in China. Its genesis is still a mystery.

Sea bottom stone flower

Flakes of snow covered the cave wall, crystal clear, white as jade, like a stone flowering. This kind of stone flower is calcite crystal flower, which is the result of non gravity water diffusion. Geologically, the water driven by the surface swelling force and capillary swelling force of water body is called non gravity water. The movement of non gravity water is very slow, and the calcium carbonate in the water is attached to the wall of the cave, forming these crystal frost, crystal hair, crystal needle, crystal tube and crystal flower, which are very beautiful.

Danjiang plank road

Danjiang plank road is located on the cliffs of Danjiang Taibai gorge, more than 100 meters long. Here is Danjiang. Danjiang small Three Gorges are Yunling gorge, Taibai gorge and Yankou gorge, which are important transportation fortresses of Danjiang. Due to the influence of Danjiang microclimate, the vegetation here is diverse and luxuriant. Yugong, the earliest geography book in China, once recorded the route of Jingzhou tribute to Jizhou: "floating in the river, Tuo, Qian, Han, surpassing Luo, as for Nanhe." The explanation of this route in Yugong Shidi is as follows: "from the Yangtze River up to the Han River, to Laohekou into Danjiang River, to Shangxian County, about a hundred miles to Lushi, down to Luoshui, and to the Yellow River!" Yu Gong was written in the Warring States period. According to the records, Danjiang was navigable before the Warring States period. The scenery of Danjiang small Three Gorges is precipitous and beautiful. The narrowest part is only over 100 meters. The mountains on both sides are inlaid, the steep walls stand strangely, and the landscape is as good as that of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River.

special snacks

Danjiang fish feast

For a long time, people in Xichuan have learned a lot from other people's strong points in cooking fish. The original Danjiang fish feast, with more than 100 kinds of practices, has become a famous local delicacy and delicacy. Danjiang fish feast, the main raw material for fish, highlighting the variety, variety, taste. Using a variety of knife techniques, the fresh fish is processed into dozens of categories, such as silk, slice, dice and strips. Through frying, sliding, exploding, frying, frying, steaming, stewing and other cooking techniques, hundreds of fish dishes are cooked. Danjiang fish feast is famous for its exquisite raw materials, delicate knife work, white juice original soup, fish flavor, and square cooking techniques. It is light, tender and smooth, showing the southern flavor, fresh, salty and spicy, showing the northern flavor. Fried red tail fish, minced pepper fish head, dry fried river shrimp, dry fried sardine, catfish with garlic, spicy pomfret, carp with soy sauce, steamed bass, steamed mandarin fish and silver carp soup, fish head soup, crucian carp soup, silver carp egg soup and so on are all over the table, with good color, fragrance and taste. Danjiang fish feast tastes tender, soft, fragrant, easy to digest and absorb. It also has a unique effect of health care and physical fitness. It is a typical "green food".

kiwifruit

Kiwifruit is commonly known as "carambola". It's a deciduous vine tree.

It is produced in Xixia County and Tongbai mountain area of Funiu Mountain in Nanyang. Actinidia chinensis is rich in vitamin C, D, fat, protein, iron, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and other minerals, as well as a variety of amino acids needed by the human body. It is rich in nutrition and is a high altitude, seabed and mine. High mountain special staff and the old, weak, sick, disabled excellent tonic.

Practical information

Ticket information

A. Free policy: children under 1.2 meters in height are free of charge; elderly people over 70 years of age with senior citizen card (ID card) are free of charge.

B. Preferential policies: half tickets for children between 1.2-1.4 meters; half tickets for old people, officers, disabled people, teachers and students aged 60-69 with relevant certificates.

Traffic information

Nanyang Shanghai Shaanxi Expressway Xichuan station Madeng town baxiandong (140 km, 2.5 hours)

Nanyang Dengzhou jiuzhong town Fenghuang village Baxian Cave (140 km, about 3 hours)

Xiangyang - er Guang Expressway - Nei Deng Expressway - under the canal head station - Fenghuang - Baxian Cave (150 km, about 2.5 hours)

Xiangyang Dengzhou jiuzhong town Fenghuang village Baxian Cave (150 km, about 3 hours)

Shiyan - Fuyin Expressway - er Guang Expressway - Nei Deng Expressway - under the canal head station - Fenghuang village - baxiandong (270 km, about 3 hours)

Address: pingcen village, Zhenxi Town, zoujianhe, Kaili City, Qiandongnan Prefecture

Longitude: 108.935792

Latitude: 26.682794

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