Shuanglong Scenic Area

My only knowledge of Shuanglong Cave was from reading about it in textbooks. It was afternoon, so there weren't many tourists, which suited our needs. Once inside, we simply lay on a small bed and entered the cave. The experience, just a dozen seconds, was quite magical. The various shapes illuminated by the colorful, changing lights made it seem familiar. We stopped and took photos along the way, taking a slower pace than the other tourists who entered at the same time, which made us feel more relaxed. While we lacked the imagination of famous writers, we also enjoyed the wonders of nature in our own way.

I went there quite early, more than ten years ago when I was in college. I went on a weekday and there were basically no tourists. It was similar to the Lanxi Underground River. The scenic spot was small, just as described in the Chinese textbook.

The attraction didn't open until 8:30, and we seemed to be the first group, so there were very few people. The most interesting thing was lying in the boat into the cave. It felt like your face was about to touch the rocks above. It was quite exciting and impressive. However, the time was short and we were over it in a short while. The cave on this side is very wide and spacious.

It's okay. The scenic area developed from the cave. When you enter, you take a boat. It's a very different experience. The colorful lights in the cave are worth the student ticket price.

I knew about Shuanglong Cave from reading Chinese textbooks when I was young. I finally got to experience it in person and was very satisfied.

The lava fields at Shuanglong Cave were also impressive! There were vivid images of turtles exploring the sea, and frogs stealing grass... The only downside to this self-driving trip was that when I bought my ticket at the Shuanglong Cave parking lot, I was tricked into buying the scenic bus instead of driving to the various attractions myself, which resulted in a long wait.

This is the Shuanglong Cave mentioned in the elementary school textbook "Jinhua's Shuanglong Cave" by Mr. Ye Shengtao. Although the entrance fee is several dozen yuan, it's still worth a visit. It's best to review the textbook before going. Also, there's a fortune-telling service at the Wong Tai Sin Temple within the scenic area. The amulets cost tens or even hundreds of yuan, so be prepared before entering. Of course, this isn't mandatory.

One day is enough to visit the entire scenic area, and it is also a scenic spot worth visiting.

What's unique about Shuanglong Cave is that visitors don't enter standing or sitting, but rather lie flat on a boat. The gap between the water and the rocks is just wide enough for a small boat to enter. This is quite interesting and novel. The entrance to Shuanglong Cave is through water, and the gap between the water and the karst rocks overhead is very small. Therefore, a special method of entering the cave is used: a boat is pulled from both sides by steel wires. Visitors lie flat on the boat, and the staff operate it to pull them in. While lying in the boat, afraid to raise their heads too much for fear of hitting the rocks, they hold their phones at their chests and take photos towards their feet. Through the gap, you can see the dragon cave, decorated with colorful lights.

It's just a cave, all the same. Nothing amazing.

As a Jinhua native, Shuanglong Cave is never a solo adventure. Located in Jinhua's Beishan Mountains, or Jinhua Mountain, the entire Jinhua Mountain area is considered the Shuanglong Scenic Area. Shuanglong Cave earned its name thanks to its early development and fame. Beishan Mountain is a great place for self-driving and mountain biking. In the summer, I love camping, enjoying the cool breeze, the starry sky, and the chance to simply gaze at the stars. Barbecue and farm-style meals are also available. Jinhua boasts a particularly rich selection of farm-style dishes. In winter, the first snow on Beishan Mountain attracts many photographers. Alternatively, hike along the Xiake Ancient Trail or the Shuanglong Cave starting point to the summit. The mountain villages grow organic vegetables, especially the Beishan radish, which is juicy and slightly sweet. If you're in the mood, consider exploring Wong Tai Sin Temple and Zhizhe Temple. While Wong Tai Sin Temple is a recent reconstruction, Zhizhe Temple, originally built during the Southern Dynasties, was a national-level temple for many dynasties. After liberation, the abbot was deemed a landlord. So how could the temple still exist? 😅 Nie Xiaoqian's Lanruo Temple, where the Tang Dynasty Princess Taiping's favorite monk came from, also originated. The current abbot is from Jinhua, having previously served as the abbot of Putuo Mountain. There are many caves in Beishan that could be developed, but they remain unexplored. Just visiting Shuanglong Cave would be a bit disappointing, but combining Shuanglong Cave with the overall Beishan leisure tour would be much more enjoyable. Objectively speaking, the entire scenic area is currently underdeveloped, from management to development.

I drove there and parked my car on the side of the road outside. Then I took the scenic bus in. There was still a long way to go. Because there was an article about Shuanglong Cave in the elementary school textbook, I still felt a little disappointed after coming here.

Upon entering the scenic area, there's a gallery of famous people at the entrance, showcasing and introducing famous Jinhua figures throughout history. These figures, meticulously crafted by later generations, passed by quickly. Each small boat can accommodate six people. We passed through the opening and entered the inner cave. When it was our turn to get in the boat, I felt a rush, as I was eager to take a photo of my children, and the time in the boat was so short. The most memorable feeling was panic, and then, on reflection, a sense of pressure. I tried to lift my body slightly, but nearly bumped into the stone screen. I quickly lay down, but the boat had already cleared the opening. Once ashore, my son was thrilled and wanted to experience it again. I must have been inattentive, undiscerning, because I didn't see the twin dragons in Shuanglong Cave. I also don't understand why caves across the country are adorned with vibrant neon lights, blinding my eyes and preventing me from appreciating the unique natural formations. I was blind, but it wasn't like what Mr. Ye Shengtao experienced when he visited: "The inner cave was pitch black, and I couldn't see a thing."

The overall feeling is not good. You need to take a boat to enter Shuanglong Cave. The attitude of the boat puller is not good. Farmers, you can't do the most important part of the entire scenic area well.

The most famous Shuanglong Cave is spacious and there is nothing much to say about it.

Shuanglong Cave is a classic example of karst topography, featuring caves, stalagmites, and an underground river. Add in colorful lights and a touch of imagination, and it's become a local attraction. With heavy publicity, its fame has soared. In reality, similar caves exist in many parts of China, though the differences are minimal. Having visited one, the others are similar, though Shuanglong Cave is truly cool inside, offering a welcome respite from the summer heat. However, the merchants within the scenic area inflate their prices, selling popsicles for 5 yuan while only 1 yuan at the entrance. Such management only serves to tarnish their reputation!

Shuanglong Cave, located approximately 15 kilometers from downtown Jinhua, is situated on the southern slope of Beishan Mountain at an altitude of 350-450 meters. It consists of two caves, the inner and outer, separated by a massive stone screen just 5 meters from the inner cave. This gap is limited to a 10-meter-long and 3-meter-wide underground waterway, leaving only a 0.30-meter gap between the water surface and the limestone rock above. To enter the inner cave, one must lie supine in a small boat.

Actually, Jinhua is in the middle of Zhejiang Province. There is nothing much to do from Hengdian, Bagua Village to Shuanglongdong. The reason why I rated it 5 is because this is where I studied. I spent 4 years of wonderful time at Zhejiang Normal University there. It is still vivid in my mind.

It is not easy to find such a cool place in central Zhejiang. Many places are not easy for fat people to walk. The most impressive thing is to lie flat on the boat to get there. In addition, the winding mountain road here is also very challenging for driving skills. We found a female driver at that time, which swept away the negative impression of female drivers in news reports. She drove really well.

Let's go! Give my son a different Children's Day

The main purpose is to talk about Jianfeng Mountain. It is indeed very sharp and it is also quite eye-catching when you pass by Zhejiang Normal University.

Because of the article in my textbook about Mr. Ye's visit to Shuanglong Cave in Jinhua, I've always wanted to visit it in person. The scenery was average, and the boat ride into the cave took only about seven or eight seconds. Because it was crowded, it didn't leave a good impression. I also felt that the management of the scenic area was not very standardized, and the cleanliness needed to be improved.

What is surprising is that you have to lie down to enter Shuanglong Cave. Although there are only a few seconds to enter the cave, I still feel that the flawless magic given to us by nature is so fascinating that I can’t help but linger.

The entrance fee was very affordable, but the additional bus fare was a bit of a bummer. The bus first took us to the Fairy Waterfall Cave, which was the most challenging. We weren't interested in the Wong Tai Sin Temple and another temple, so we just took the bus to Shuanglong Cave. Unlike what I'd read in my Chinese textbook, the boat only held two people. The trip was a short half-minute trip. Inside the cave, there were all sorts of unusual rocks, so everything was left to your imagination.

I learned about the Shuanglong Cave in Jinhua in elementary school, and it's a lesson I've always remembered vividly. I've always wanted to visit the cave. The boat ride into it was truly captivating. Only one boat can fit through. The cave itself is truly beautiful, and it's definitely worth a visit!

I've been there several times, and every time I go I have a new experience.

It is still recommended, and the text in the elementary school textbook has a description. It is recommended not to go too early

I went to Shuanglong Cave in Jinhua because of the article by Ye Shengtao that appeared in elementary school textbooks. On the way, I worried that the entrance wouldn't be the same as described in the article: "I felt as if the rocks on the left, right, and above were pressing down on me. If I raised my head even slightly, I'd probably break my forehead and scrape my nose." Fortunately, my fears were unfounded. The only change was the larger boat, now accommodating six people at a time. After exiting the cave, I stood before the stone carving of Mr. Ye's article and carefully read it again with my son. We realized that Mr. Ye had entered and exited lying down, while we now had to lie down and walk out. We discovered two more waterfalls upstream of the cave, and we followed them up to exit.

After rowing in, there was a cool breeze inside the cave. Putting the drinks in the water immediately cooled them down naturally. It was very comfortable!

In addition to the Shuanglong Cave described by Ye Shengtao, there is also the Beishan Jinglong (North Mountain Jinglong) by Taiwanese martial arts novelist Dongfang Yu. Shuanglong is a summer resort. It is about 15 kilometers from Jinhua High-speed Railway Station and there is a bus directly to Y3. It is about 5 kilometers from Shuanglong Scenic Area to Huangdaxian Temple. There is a scenic bar bus.

The most striking feature of Shuanglong Cave is the massive stone screen at the outer entrance, separating it from the inner cave. This only allows access through a waterway, over 10 meters long and 3 meters wide. To enter, one must sail horizontally in a small boat, facing upstream against the cliff face. If the outer cave is the "Dragon Hall," the inner cave is undoubtedly the "Dragon Palace," the essence of the entire cave. The various bizarre rock formations, combined with the lighting, create a visual masterpiece.

Don't go to this place, it's not nice at all.

I went there as a kid and went back today. It was okay. The management is terrible. As someone from Jinhua, I also feel that it's not well managed.

The first lesson in the fourth grade textbook is "Jinhua Shuanglong Cave" by Mr. Ye. I once visited the cave as a child, but I only remember lying on my back to enter the cave. This time, my daughter learned this lesson and took a trip along with the textbook. It was very meaningful for her to follow Mr. Ye's writing to visit Shuanglong Cave.

The articles in elementary school textbooks bring back childhood memories.

I'd heard about Jinhua's Shuanglong Cave in elementary school textbooks, and the scene that impressed me most was entering the cave entrance on a flat-bottomed boat. It was truly thrilling, and the cave itself was much larger than I'd imagined. Shuanglong Cave consists of two caves, the inner and outer, separated by a mere 5 meters, separated by a massive stone screen. This leaves only a 10-meter-long, 3-meter-wide underground waterway. It's quite unique.

The scenic spot is nice, but the transportation is a bit inconvenient. By the way, let me talk about the taxis in Ankang, especially the one with the last license plate 303. It is really bad. The taxi industry is garbage and it needs to be rectified.

Xu Xiake's travel notes made this place famous, and entering the cave by lying on a boat is still a unique experience today.

A very cool summer resort! Although it's a bit far from the city, the scenery and comfort are impeccable. It's also very unique.

It is said that it is warm in winter and cool in summer. It is definitely cool in summer. Compared with other caves, entering the cave by lying on a bamboo raft is very unique. As a scenic spot in elementary school textbooks, it is still worth a visit.

It looks good, but it's quite fast.

It's still worth a visit, but the tickets are too expensive and the cost performance is low

For a geology-informed kid like me, the caves were just like, "Wow, look at this beautiful thing! So unique, and a little chilly!" I actually enjoyed exploring them, but I didn't take them to the extremes. I'm sure I'll visit them later with a history or geology class. Photography is allowed inside, but you have to pay. It depends on your mood!

I stopped here on my way to Sanqingshan. The caves are very cool in the summer, and the park is quite large, so it takes a few hours to walk around. If you haven't been to Kunming Jiuxiang, Guizhou Zhijin Cave, or Wulong Furong Cave, then this is a good place to experience them. It's a good place to stop on your trip, but coming here specifically might disappoint you.

It's in the elementary school textbooks. It's quite novel to experience the karst landform and enter the cave.

There are so many similar holes in China, so a routine has been formed.

The scenery is average but the way to get in is very unique, you have to lie down to get in.

It is a Jinhua specialty, I think it is quite good, especially in the summer, it is super cool! The import method is also very special.

It's an average attraction, with the cave being a bit of a gimmick except for the fact that you can lie down to enter it. The rocks are not as strange as those in Yaolin Wonderland, and the caves are not as spacious as those in Guilin. Fortunately, the surrounding scenery is quite beautiful, so it's okay to take a walk.

Having been there twice, I can finally offer you the best advice: Drive to the Shuanglong Cave scenic area, park at the entrance, explore the cave, then walk to Taoyuan Cave (about 10 minutes), then Erxian Cave (about 10 minutes). No need to rent a car or take a bus! It saves a lot of money! Afterwards, drive to Chaozhen Cave, Xianpu Cave, and Wong Tai Sin Temple. All three are accessible from the same point, all the way up the mountain! After your visit, drive home for a perfect ending!

You must visit the places Mr. Ye Shengtao wrote about and the scenery in the textbooks.

There are some scenes of Shuanglong Cave in the primary school textbooks. I was lucky enough to walk around it and experience the boat ride while lying down in the cave. From oppression to sudden enlightenment, from heat to freezing cold, it is worth a visit.

The underground long river, the stalactite forest cave, and the former residence of Miss Zhao Si can't help but think of Zhang Xueliang...

Jinhua was previously famous for the Shuanglong Cave, a large, naturally formed cave that is well worth exploring.

It's worth a visit, a good place to stay warm in winter and cool in summer, but you have to take a car to get there, otherwise you won't be able to walk.

The scenery is nice, but the ticket price is a bit expensive and the place is not very big.

The first stop of our self-driving tour around Zhejiang was Jinhua Shuanglong Cave, because it was close and only took more than an hour to drive there, so we could go there and back in a day; because Mr. Ye Shengtao's travel notes were well-known, and because the text in elementary school had been lingering in my mind, we set off despite the rain.

Jinhua's Shuanglong Cave is an entire scenic area encompassing five caves, including Shuanglong Cave, Bingpu Cave, and Erxian Cave, as well as two temples. The scenery isn't stunning, especially the lake near Shuanglong Cave, which has a bit of a Jiuzhaigou feel. To enter the cave, you need to take a boat. Six people lay flat on the boat, and the boat arrived in less than ten seconds. It's truly a different world, a secret place. Finally, let me complain about the scenic area staff and locals: they treat tourists like pigs.

The cave is very cool and has many wonders. It is worth a visit.

I went there when I was a kid, I don't remember it, but it's a must-see attraction in Jinhua.

Shuanglong Cave is located in Jinhua City. It is an underground cave landscape. To enter this cave, you must lie on a boat!

There are articles in the elementary school textbooks that year, which are worth reading.

Strange rocks stand in a forest, springs gush out, and lights are adorned with colorful lights.

Ye Shengtao's "Record of Jinhua Shuanglong Cave" is really realistic

A place with warm winters and cool summers, and the scenery is also first-class

You can spend a whole day exploring these attractions. There are buses from the city to the area and back to the city at night. It's beautiful, but it seems the attractions are now connected. You'll have to hike up the mountain, which can be tiring. Be careful not to get ripped off by local drivers who charge you money.

When I was very young, my dad worked in Jinhua and always said he'd take us to Shuanglong Cave if we were named "Three Good Students." We were awarded "Three Good Students" every year, but we only went to Shuanglong Cave this past June. Maybe it was because I had too high expectations, or maybe it was because I didn't have a guide, or because I'd already been to one or two caves before, so I didn't think it was particularly special. But if you haven't been, it's still worth a try. And remember to bring a jacket in the summer; it can be very cold.

Shuanglong Cave, named for the two stalactites at its entrance that resemble dragon heads, gained fame thanks to Ye Shengtao's essay "A Record of Jinhua's Shuanglong Cave." The inner cave is actually quite small, with relatively few stalactites, and few if any realistic ones, leaving little to see. It's not even on the same level as the larger caves of Guilin, Yunnan, and Guizhou. It even pales in comparison to the Lanxi Underground River, Tonglu Yaolin Wonderland, and Fuyang Lingshan Cave within the province. Its only unique feature is the boat ride from the outer cave to the inner cave. That's all.

I went there 8 years ago when I was in college. The scenery was pretty good, but there were not enough toilets in the scenic area.

Natural scenery, good sightseeing, but it is cold inside, suitable for summer.

If you visit once, you won't go again... There are some places you always want to visit.

It's quite unique to lie down and enter Shuanglong Cave. Erxian Cave is also worth a visit. However, the scenic spots are too scattered, and people always ask you if you want to take a bus up, which costs 30 yuan per person. Personally, I think if you have good physical strength, you don't need to take a bus. Just walk slowly by yourself and treat it as a walk up the mountain.

The scenery is very nice. It is cool to go to the cave in the summer.

The eight scenic spots are more suitable for a one-day visit. It is best to climb the mountain slowly to enjoy the mountains and rivers.

The whole scenic area is good and worth visiting. It is different from what was written in the textbooks. The only problem is that the transportation between the scenic spots is not convenient. You have to take a black car to get there. Otherwise, you don’t have enough time to visit all the attractions.

Shuanglong Cave is near Beishan in Jinhua and can be reached by bus.