Shenlong Cave

　　Shenlong Cave is located in Qili Township, Xuanhan County, nestled on the cliffs of the Qili Gorge at the border between Xuanhan and Kaijiang. It is a natural limestone karst cave. The cavern sits against a mountain and overlooks a river, facing the Kai-Xuan Highway from afar, surrounded by overlapping peaks and continuous ridges and valleys. The Xinning River winds through the gorges and valleys, cutting through mountains and connecting ranges, separating the peaks of the canyon. The Kai-Xuan Highway soars over ravines and valleys, resembling a colorful ribbon wrapped around the landscape.

　　Looking around, the cave is built against a steep cliff. By climbing up the stairs, you can directly reach the cave entrance. The outer cave is spacious, stretching several meters in height, with rugged rocks that resemble a grand hall. In ancient times, a temple was built here to worship the “Dragon God,” hence the name Dragon God Cave, or Shenlong Cave. Turning left from the outer cave, you’ll find a labyrinth of interconnected chambers—caves within caves, caves beneath caves, and caves outside caves. The branching passages twist and turn, with lighting that shifts between dim and bright, creating ever-changing views. Some caves house cool, moist streams flowing through deep gullies; others offer gentle breezes and a dry, comfortable atmosphere. Visitors will marvel at the bizarre rock formations—some jutting out angrily, some lying flat at ease, some sharp as swords, some coiled like fists, some resembling crouching tigers or leopards, some like eagles spreading their wings, some like bears climbing uphill, and others like cattle or horses drinking water.