Buddha Lotus Cave

　　   The Buddha Lotus Cave scenic area is situated in Tuanjie Village, Yuchi Town, Shizhu Tujia Autonomous County, 3.5 kilometers from Yuchi Town. Located in the Fangdou Mountain range, the site is surrounded by mountains on three sides. The surrounding hills are richly forested, covered with lush grass, where mountain and grass blend seamlessly with forests and meadows. The area features abundant karst formations such as stone buds, stalagmites, and stone forests.

　　   The cave stretches 1.2 kilometers in length and was formed by the dissolution and expansion of water along soluble rock layers, joints, or fractures. Inside, visitors can find natural stalactite formations resembling a giant Buddha, Cause and Effect Stone, and stone coral. There are also many traces of ancient human habitation, including unique sights such as stone tools and pottery, as well as rare fish species living in the cave, such as cavefish.

　　   The Buddha Lotus Cave scenic area has a subtropical monsoon humid climate, with an average elevation of 1,200 meters and abundant rainfall. The annual average temperature is only 20°C, making it an ideal summer retreat. The terrain throughout the area is flat and open, with terraced fields scattered beautifully across the forested mountainsides. A hundred acres of lotus flowers complement the cave, creating a distinctive landscape of mountains, waters, and countryside.