The Largest Underground Palace Cave in Northern Sichuan

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　　Lion Cave

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　　. It extends over a thousand meters with multiple forks, and is covered in stalactites throughout. The sound of dripping water echoes, while colorful murals adorn the walls, and iridescent pools can be found underground, blooming with delicate crystal stone flowers. The second is called

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　　Fairy Cave

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　　. Legend has it that this cave was once the dwelling place of fairies from Shiren Mountain. Perennially shrouded in white clouds and hidden among pristine mountains and clear waters, the cave is unfathomably deep and contains underground rivers. The explored section includes three main halls—front, middle, and rear—and three levels—upper, middle, and lower. The highest point reaches over 20 meters, while the lowest is so narrow that only one person can pass through at a time. The cave entrance spans about 6 square meters, and to the side of the stone opening is a small door. Entering this small door and proceeding about 100 meters leads to the first hall, where two giant stalactites stand like the legendary Gate Gods, glaring fiercely and blocking the way.

　　Walking forward another 50 meters and passing through a smaller cave brings you to the second hall, which is divided into upper and lower passages—the upper allows standing passage, while the lower requires crouching. To the left and below the hall is a hanging cave of unfathomable depth, with the sound of rushing water echoing. Further ahead lies the third hall, spanning about 20 square meters with a ceiling height of 15 meters. At the center of the main hall stands a

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　　Fairy

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　　and a pair of

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　　Court Ladies

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　　, all exquisitely lifelike. The hall features natural pavilions, carved beams and painted rafters, as well as numerous stone figures, stone towers, stone pillars, and stone shoots. Stone corridors are paired with stone railings, creating a harmonious whole. The vibrant colors of red, yellow, orange, green, and white dazzle the eyes. The third cave is called

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　　Man King Cave

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　　. This cave is about 600 meters away from the aforementioned two. Legend says it was once the hideout of peasant rebels from Northern Sichuan during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, who rose against the Qing to restore the Ming. After the Qing Dynasty was established, the imperial court sent troops to suppress the rebellion, driving hundreds of rebels into the cave. They were then sealed inside with rubble and yellow mud, which was later reinforced with molten iron. To this day, only half a stone staircase remains—what lies inside remains unknown.

　　The cave complex is 2 kilometers from the road. Along the way, the Cave Valley is surrounded by towering mountains, crisscrossed ravines, ancient trees, and murmuring streams, blending seamlessly with the Kuangtan River Grand Canyon and the Liuhua River Waterfall Cluster to form a breathtaking natural panorama.