A large karst cave with a boat section and a 19 m stalagmite, lit for tourists. Cool in summer, warm in winter — the standard bad-weather substitute.
Time needed3 h2–3 h range
From city40 mintaxi · tour bus
From Wulingyuan25 minby road
TicketCNY 121passport required
Before you go
Opening hours
08:00–17:30 · Old listing; confirm on the day.
Ticket rules
No advance booking required
Reference price only. Prices vary by date, route and included services; the attraction's live price prevails.
Passport is the ticket ID — carry the original
Address for the driver
湖南省张家界市武陵源区索溪峪镇黄龙洞景区
Practical notes
Physical difficulty 2/5
Suitable for children
Stairs and uneven ground — no step-free route
Best time: rainy day, afternoon
Often sold as a half-day add-on with Baofeng Lake.
What people get wrong
Inside is humid and slippery; shoes with grip matter more than warm clothes.
Guided groups move fast — walk at your own pace and let them pass.
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