Longmen River

　　      The Longmen River National Forest Park is situated at the intersection of Zhaojun’s Hometown, the primitive forest region of Shennongjia, and Badong County, approximately 80 kilometers from the Three Gorges Dam site. It lies in the heart of the national adventure tourism route: Yichang → Xingshan → Shennongjia Nature Reserve → Badong Shennongxi. National Highway 209 and the Xiangxi River run through the park, making transportation very convenient. The park's climate, soil, and vegetation all exhibit characteristics of a north-south transitional zone, earning it the reputation of a “natural arboretum” among botanists.

　　      In particular, rare tree species such as dove trees, purple-stemmed trees, and Xingshan elm are found here. The park is also home to nationally protected wildlife, including the Chinese giant salamander, golden snub-nosed monkey, forest musk deer, and Lady Amherst’s pheasant.

　　      The first phase of development includes Panlong Cave, whose entrance faces east and features a unique “tiered” structure that is wider at the bottom and narrower at the top. The cave maintains a cool temperature in summer and warmth in winter, with glass-smooth rock walls. Inside, there are several clear pools resembling springs or deep pools. Stalactites drip water to form formations such as the Dragon Palace Pagoda, the Pillar of Heaven, the Green Dragon Coiling, Twin Dragons Playing with a Pearl, the Black Tortoise Emerging from the Sea, the Vermilion Bird Spreading Its Wings, the Pheasant Hatching Eggs, the Towering Pillar, and clusters of jade-like bamboo shoots rising from the ground. These formations are majestic, varied in shape, exquisitely transparent, and truly breathtaking in their beauty.