Kaiyang Stone Fortress Wonder Palace

　　    The Kaiyang Stone Fortress Wonder Palace (formerly known as Monkey Ear Tiankeng) Scenic Area is situated in Taiziwo Village, Shitou Village, Chengguan Town, Kaiyang County, Guizhou Province, with geographical coordinates between 106°59’56.5’’ to 107°00’16.6’’ east longitude and 27°04’57’’ to 27°05’27’’ north latitude. The scenic area features a combination of tiankengs (natural sinkholes), steep cliffs, underground rivers, and waterfalls, embodying the essence of wonder, danger, mystery, and seclusion. Caves and underground rivers are scattered throughout the landscape, with waterfalls cascading from great heights. Unique ecological phenomena such as blind fish and blind frogs add to the area’s mystique. Its main attraction is the Stone Fortress Group — a collapsed vertical-shaft tiankeng with a pit mouth diameter of over 300 meters, a depth of more than 280 meters, and a maximum bottom diameter of around 280 meters. Experts have confirmed it as a unique karst geological wonder on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. Within the pit, four caves of varying sizes are distributed to the east, west, south, and north. These caves boast abundant and well-developed stalactites, offering diverse and fascinating visual landscapes. One of the cave’s underground rivers extends 2.5 kilometers north to the side of the Kainan Road and 7 kilometers east to the Macha River Hot Springs. The local climate is pleasant, with an average temperature of around 18°C. The area enjoys well-preserved vegetation, with a forest coverage rate of over 80%. A thrilling section of the National Rally Racing Championship passes right through the scenic zone. Moreover, the area is home to various ethnic minority groups, offering a rich tapestry of folk culture. The rare “Jiaojiao Miao” people maintain ancient and primitive craftsmanship methods, as well as traditional entertainment forms such as lion and dragon dancing, circle singing and dancing, and distinctive costume culture — all of which hold significant value for both sightseeing and research. It is not only a premier sightseeing destination but also an ideal location for developing activities such as rock climbing, exploration, and bungee jumping.

　　107°00’16.6’’，latitude 27°04’57’’ to

　　27°05’27’’. The scenic area features a collection of sinkholes, cliffs, underground rivers, and waterfalls, blending the extraordinary, the perilous, the mysterious, and the serene. Caves and underground rivers are interspersed throughout, with cascading waterfalls hanging dramatically from above. Unique ecological phenomena such as blind fish and blind frogs add to the area's mystical allure. Its main attraction is the Shiwai Group of collapsed vertical-shaft sinkholes. The pit has a diameter of over 300 meters at the opening, a depth of more than 280 meters, and a maximum diameter at the bottom of over 280 meters. Expert surveys have confirmed it as a unique karst geological wonder found nowhere else on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. Within the pit, four caves of varying sizes are located to the east, west, south, and north. These caves boast richly developed and diverse stalactites, offering a variety of spectacular visual perspectives. One of the cave’s underground rivers extends 2.5 kilometers northward to the side of the Kainan Road and 7 kilometers eastward to the Macha River Hot Springs. The local climate is pleasant, with an average temperature of around 18°C. The area enjoys well-preserved vegetation, with forest coverage exceeding 80%. A thrilling leg of the National Rally Championship crosses right through the scenic area. Moreover, the region is home to various ethnic minority groups, offering a rich tapestry of folk culture. The rare “Jiaojiao Miao” people maintain ancient and primitive craftsmanship methods, along with traditional entertainment forms such as lion and dragon dancing, circle singing and dancing, and distinctive costumes—each holding significant cultural and research value. This site is not only a stunning destination for sightseeing but also an excellent location for developing activities such as rock climbing, exploration, and bungee jumping.