Huangxian Cave

　　   Commonly known as Golden Cave, Huangxian Cave is the core attraction of the national-level Dahongshan Scenic Area. Located to the south of the Dahong Mountain Range, it sits in Kedian Town, Zhongxiang City, Hubei Province, 66 kilometers from downtown Zhongxiang. Volume Five · Scenic Sites of the "Dahongshan Annals" records: “The mountain where the cave lies is Huangxian Mountain. Legend has it that the Yellow Stone Man once rested here, hence the name.”

　　   Historical records state: “Huangxian Mountain lies at the southern foot of the range, beneath which lies Huangxian Cave, vast and bright, featuring a Dragon Pool of unfathomable depth.” Facing northwest, Huangxian Cave stretches over 2,500 meters in length, with the entrance wall rising 100 meters high and spanning 70 meters wide. The cave twists and turns, undulates dramatically, and its abundant limestone formations have been eroded over millennia by natural and underground water, resulting in extraordinarily unique stalactite forest landscapes and rich karst landform features. Inside the cave, stalactites abound in diverse shapes—stone needles, spears, shoots, pillars, towers, curtains, and waterfalls—in hues of red, yellow, white, and brown, resembling jade and emerald, captivating in appearance, vivid in color, majestic in scale, and breathtaking in grandeur.

　　   According to experts and scholars, the karst landscape here—over 20,000 square meters of the “Cloud Basin” formation—is a wonder among China’s caves. Notable cave attractions include: the Grandeur at the Entrance, Ji Gong Gazing Skyward, Qu Yuan Reciting Poetry, Butterflies Playing with a Panda, Banyan Welcoming Guests, Crane Peeking at the Moon, Dragon Pool Waterfall, Golden Heavenly Scripture, Huangxian Corridor, Humble Gate, Dolphin Leaping Over the River, Crystal Clear Walls, Huangxian Canopy, Extended Water Pagoda, Twin Elephants Playing in Water, Roc Spreading Its Wings, Crocodile Frolicking in Water, Immortal Pointing the Way, Bridal Chamber, Generals and Ministers Reconciled, Guilty Toad Voicing Grievance, Public Relations Wall, Wenfeng Pagoda, Sunset Across the Sky, Golden Turtle Exploring the Sea, Lion Looking Back, Twin Dragons Soaring to the Sky, Rooster Announcing Dawn, Nezha’s Birth, Twin Lions Guarding the Pass, Fairy Stage, Monkey Reading Scriptures, Pillar of Heaven, Milky Way Falling from the Sky, Sea Beasts Preying, Huangshan Waterfall, Fairy’s Abandoned Robe, Twin Towers of the Southern Heaven, Sky-Supporting Jade Pillar, Cloud Basin Wonder… and more. The most famous are the changes of the world and the heavenly ladder leading directly to Niangniangzhai. Visitors cannot help but be moved by the scenery, marveling at nature’s creation, lamenting human limitations, and falling in love with the land, offering aesthetic joy and inspiring deep thought.

　　   Throughout history, Huangxian Cave has drawn numerous Buddhist monks, Taoist priests, poets, and scholars, leaving behind many cliff paintings, inscriptions, and stone carvings. It boasts incredibly rich cultural and natural landscapes, as well as significant geological scientific value—truly a rare gem on Earth.

　　   Location: Kedian Town, Zhongxiang City, Jingmen, at the southern foot of the Dahong Mountain Range.

　　   Type: Cave

　　   Rating: AAAA

　　   Recommended Visit Duration: 2–3 hours

　　   Phone: 0724-4237999

　　   Opening Hours:

　　   7:30–17:00 (March 1 – October 31), 9:00–16:30 (November 1 – February 28 of the following year).

　　   Ticket Information:

　　   Adult ticket: 60 RMB. Children under 1.2m in height are free; seniors aged 70+ with senior ID or ID card, active-duty military with officer ID, and people with disabilities with disability certificate are also free; children between 1.2–1.4m, students with student ID, and seniors aged 60–69 with senior ID or ID card can purchase discounted tickets.