CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- Since the dog days begun, Chongqing is getting more and more hot. However, those mysterious karst caves become increasingly cool. Do you know that Chongqing boasts a large number of different karst caves which are ideal places to spend the hot summer days.

Furong Cave in Wulong County 武隆·芙蓉洞

Beside the Furong River, the Furong Cave is one of the most famous karst caves in Chongqing. There are imposing and exquisite landscapes in this cave where the stalactites have been found quite rare worldwide. Furong Cave is known as a brilliant underground art palace which looks like a fantastic wonderland.

Address: the bank of Furong River, Jiangkou Town, Wulong County, Chongqing Municipality

Opening Time: 8:30 a.m.--17:00 p.m.

Xueyu Cave in Fengdu County 丰都·雪玉洞

Only heard of the name (“Xueyu” means snow and jade in Chinese) making people feel cool and refreshing. Xueyu Cave is as white as snow which is so rare. Its glittering and translucent appearance gives tourists a feeling that it can be broken even with a finger-knock. The landscape made of sediment in the cave is of great variety and scale. The Xueyu Cave was rated as the most beautiful place in China by Chinese National Geography magazine in 2005.

Address: the left bank of Longhe Canyon, Fengdu County, Chongqing Municipality

Opening Time: 8:30 a.m.--17:30 p.m. in low season; 8:00 a.m.--17:30 p.m. in high season;

Puhua Underground River in Qianjiang District 黔江·蒲花暗河

Puhua Underground River is located in Zhuoshui Town, Qianjiang District. Three natural bridges link to each other. The endless reverie of the nature rises in people’s hearts while seeing the peaceful red karst caves of thousand years old and the ancient hanging coffin full of mysteries. In addition to the karst cave landscape, you can also appreciate the ancient drama in the old Zhuoshui Town while tasting vegetables, beef and other delicious Tujia food.

Address: Zhuoshui Town, Qianjiang District, Chongqing Municipality

Opening Time: 8:00 a.m.--17:00 p.m.

Nanshan Laolong Cave in Nan’an District 南岸·南山老溶洞

The Nanshan Laolong Cave in Nan’an District is a natural cave. Tourists can reach there by bus. Although the scenic spot is hard to find and looks common from outside, the inside landscape is rather characteristic.

Address: Huangjueya Town, Nan’an District

Opening Time: 8:00 a.m.--17:00 p.m.

(Translated by Song Zhipeng, Fathom Language Limited)