Longxue Cave Scenic Area

　　Longxue Cave Scenic Area in Longyan City, Fujian Province, lies in the southern part of the Wuyi Mountain Range, within Xinluo District of Longyan City. It is 48 kilometers from downtown Longyan and 26 kilometers from downtown Zhangping. It is a provincial-level scenic area in Fujian Province.

　　Surrounded by mountains and graced with murmuring streams, the area boasts beautiful scenery and pleasant surroundings, featuring rich forest landscapes and complex, unique karst landforms. The scenic area spans 10 square kilometers, and its core attraction, Longxue Cave, was formed 300 million years ago during the Paleozoic era. It originated from the ocean and evolved through three tectonic movements and intermittent changes, making it one of China’s largest known caves. The cavern boasts a vast interior, with eight main chambers, sixteen branch caves, over two thousand meters of walking trails, and an area of 54,000 square meters. It is divided into upper, middle, and lower levels, layer upon layer, with caves within mountains and mountains within caves—visiting feels like navigating a maze. Exquisitely colorful stalactites, stalagmites, and stone pillars are well-developed, while stone curtains, stone flowers, and rimstone pools are abundant. There is also a rare underground river in the cave, appearing and disappearing, gathering and dispersing, adding a touch of mystery to this ancient cave, which was discovered as early as the Tang Dynasty.

　　The cave entrance is situated in a mountain hollow, surrounded by rugged rocks and dense forests. In autumn, the maple woods turn brilliant red, creating a spectacular sight. A mountain stream flows gently past the entrance. Distinctive attractions such as “Dragon Egg,” “Dragon Well,” “Dragon Claw Waterfall,” “Sleeping Lion Rock,” “Bamboo Grove,” “Ancient Woodland,” and “Longkang Village” dot the landscape, forming a unique wild-style karst cave and forest scenic area.

　　The scenic area enjoys convenient transportation, accessible via three roads. Among them, the newly renovated Longkang Avenue leading to Longxue Cave is a 7.4-meter-wide, high-grade cement road. The newly built Longyin Mountain Villa features innovative design and complete facilities, accommodating conferences, tourists, meals, and lodging. The area remains cool in summer and warm in winter, suitable for travel all year round, making it a sought-after destination for both domestic and international visitors seeking vacation, tourism, and summer retreat.