Yellow Dragon Cave is the absolute representative of the "cave" in Zhangjiajie's three-dimensional landscape system of "mountains, water, and caves". It, together with the "mountain" of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and the "water" of Baofeng Lake, constitute the three essence of Wulingyuan National Scenic Spot Scenic Area. As a World Natural Heritage Site and part of the World Geopark, Yellow Dragon Cave is renowned for its grand scale, rich landscape, and extremely high scientific research value. It is known as the "World Cave Wonder" and the "Best Cave Mansion in China".
Large scale: The total proven area is 100000 square meters, with a total length of 7.5 kilometers and a vertical height of 140 meters. It is divided into four layers and has a world leading scale.
Comprehensive content: The cave has all the landscape forms of karst caves, almost like a living textbook of groundwater literature.
The Three Wonders:
Dinghai Needle: An iconic attraction, a slender stalagmite that reaches 19.2 meters in height, with a diameter of only 10 centimeters at its thinnest point. It is estimated to have grown for 200000 years. The scenic spot has purchased a "sky high" insurance worth 100 million yuan for it, which is rare in the world.
Dragon Palace: The largest hall in the cave, with an area of about 15000 square meters, containing more than 1700 stalagmite and stone pillars, majestic and like the crystal palace of the mythical Dragon King.
Cedar: A stalagmite shaped like a giant pine tree covered in white "snow", crystal clear, and the focal point of photography in the cave.
Combining water and land: Traveling not only requires walking, but also taking underground river boats, combining movement and stillness, providing a rich experience.
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Voltage and socket
The standard voltage in China is 220V. The commonly used socket shape is as shown in the picture. Most luxury hotel rooms are equipped with universal sockets, and tourists can also rent socket adapters at the hotel front desk.
Make a phone call
When a foreign mobile phone dials a Chinese fixed-line phone in China, it is necessary to dial the China area code (+86) and the city area code (e.g. Beijing +10) before the fixed-line phone number to be dialed.
When a foreign mobile phone dials a Chinese mobile number, it is necessary to dial the Chinese area code (+86) before the mobile number of the person being called.
Emergency call:
Call the police: 110
Fire emergency: 119
Traffic police: 122
Emergency: 120
Purchase a SIM card for a Chinese mobile phone
At major airports serving as ports of entry in China, there are designated counters for communication service providers, such as China Mobile and China Unicom. Foreign tourists can purchase SIM cards for Chinese mobile phones simply by presenting their passports.
Traffic safety tips
In China, all vehicles drive on the right side of the road, and both drivers and passengers must wear seat belts.
Health and medical tips
It is recommended to bring along commonly used medications (such as painkillers or gastrointestinal medications). If you need to take prescribed medication for an extended period, it is advisable to prepare sufficient quantities before departure and carry along doctor's certification documents, medical records, etc.
It is recommended to visit the international medical department of a general hospital or a foreign-funded hospital for treatment, as they generally provide medical services in English.
It is recommended to purchase relevant insurance before departure, and properly keep diagnosis certificates, outpatient medical records, fee lists, prescriptions, invoices, etc.
Cultural taboo
China is a multi-ethnic country, and there are significant differences in customs and habits among various ethnic groups. Especially when traveling in ethnic minority areas, it is important to pay attention to cultural taboos, such as taking off shoes when entering a Dai bamboo house, avoiding pork in Hui restaurants, and treating Buddhist statues, scriptures, and beads as sacred objects that must not be touched. It is recommended to listen carefully to the pre-trip introduction provided by the accompanying personnel and respect local culture and customs.
