Fengweidong Cave in Qiubei County, Wenshan
Chinese Name: 丘北县凤尾洞
English Name: Fengweidong Cave in Qiubei County, Wenshan
Location
- Coordinates: Located in the southeastern part of Yunnan Province, Qiubei County, 2.5 kilometers west of Pinglong Village, Gehan Township, Fengwei Village’s rear mountain.
Geological and Environmental Features
- Cave Type: The cave is a notable karst formation with a total length of about 3,000 meters. It features both dry and water caves, interconnected underground. The area is characterized by its subtropical highland monsoon climate with average temperatures between 13.2°C and 19.7°C and annual rainfall ranging from 1,000 to 1,270 mm.
Scenic Highlights
- Cave Entrances: Two entrances, one large (approximately 4 meters wide and 6 meters high) and one small (about 3 meters wide and 5 meters high). The two entrances converge about 15 meters inside.
- Internal Features: The cave includes various unique formations such as “Dragon Crown and Phoenix Tail,” “Heavenly Maiden Embroidery Tower,” “Emperor’s Yellow Umbrella,” “Fairyland Bedroom,” “Lingzhi Valley,” and “Stone Forest in the Cave.” Notable formations also include large cave chambers like the “Great Hall” which can accommodate hundreds to over a thousand people, and narrow, challenging passages requiring bridges or ladders.
- Access: Navigation inside the cave can be difficult due to its rugged terrain, with areas requiring careful movement through narrow passages and low ceilings.
Visitor Experience
- Special Features: The cave’s diverse and elaborate stalactites and stalagmites offer breathtaking views and intricate natural artistry. It is often praised for its exceptional beauty, and it is considered a must-see for cave enthusiasts, with the sentiment that “without visiting Fengweidong, one cannot truly appreciate caves; except for Fengweidong, there are no other caves in the world.”
