Furong Cave, Limestone cave in Wulong District, China
Furong Cave runs 2,846 m through limestone on the Furong River, 20 km from Wulong District's seat, with passages 30 to 50 m wide. Its three sections begin with coloured subterranean formations; the other two explain cave formation. Among more than 30 features are a 15.76 m and a 21.04 m stone waterfall, with coral-like projections reaching 120 cm at its foot.
Local farmers discovered this cave by chance in 1993, and it opened to visitors shortly after. The site later became recognized as part of a larger UNESCO protected area focusing on karst geology in the region.
International scientific teams from China, Britain, and America conducted multiple expeditions to study the cave's geological features and underground river system.
The cave can be reached by cable car from the visitor center, making access straightforward throughout the year. The interior pathways are well-marked and the constant temperature indoors provides comfort regardless of weather conditions outside.
The cave holds more than 70 types of cave sediments, nearly every karst deposit type scientists have named, with pool deposits considered the finest. In the Gypsum Flower Branch Cave at its eastern end, a 57 cm antler-shaped helictite is the world's longest; that branch is now permanently sealed.
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