Jiuxiang Scenic Region comprises of nine villages and is famed for its caves, mountains, rivers and minority cultures. The area boasts the largest cave clusters in China, consisting of over 100 karsts which developed over 60 million years ago.
The caves range dramatically in shape, form and size, presenting a unique and surreal display of nature. The region features five main attractions including Diehong Bridge, famous for its twin waterfalls and natural stone dam, and Alu Long, the site of ancient Yi cliff paintings. Aside from the caves, the natural beauty of the region is refreshing and remains, so far, unexploited.
Jiuxiang is the birthplace of the Yi people’s forefathers; this deep rooted history has laid the foundation for many more generations of the minority in the area. Also an origin of human civilisation, 41 human teeth belonging to humans who lived tens of thousands of years ago were unearthed in one of the caves and more than 1,000 fossils of 10 different ancient animals have been excavated over the years.
Getting There & Away
Flights from Beijing to Kunming depart daily and take 2 hours, 30 minutes. Taxis to the scenic spot are available. Alternatively minibuses run from Kunming Southern Railway Station and are cheaper.