Monkey Ear Tiankeng Scenic Area

Monkey Ear Tiankeng Scenic Area

A tiankeng, geographically termed a "karst funnel" and also known as a "stone-walled group"

The Kaiyang Monkey Ear Tiankeng is situated in Kaiyang County, Guiyang City. During an inspection in Chengguan Town, Kaiyang County, staff from the Guizhou Tourism Planning and Design Center discovered a karst geological tiankeng that is tens of millions of years old. According to experts, due to its large size, great depth, and unique shape, it is considered one of the geological wonders. The Monkey Ear Tiankeng Scenic Area in Kaiyang County, Guizhou Province, is located in Taiziwo Village Group, Shitou Village, Chengguan Town, Kaiyang County. Its geographical coordinates are longitude 106°59’56.5’’ to 107°00’16.6’’ and latitude 27°04’57’’ to 27°05’27’’. The scenic area features a combination of tiankengs, cliffs, underground rivers, and waterfalls, embodying the elements of wonder, danger, mystery, and seclusion. Caves and underground rivers are interspersed throughout, along with cascading waterfalls and flowing springs.

Scenic Location

Taiziwo, Shitou Village, Chengguan Town, Kaiyang County, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province