Twelve Backs｜Break into Guizhou’s “Kingdom of the Earth’s Core” and be a secret realm explorer for a day!

Who says Guizhou only has Huangguoshu? Twelve Backs is the true “King’s Secret Realm”! 👑 The Chinese character for “king” is made up of “twelve,” and here lies Asia’s longest cave, world-class sinkhole waterfalls, and even China National Geographic calls it the “Bermuda Triangle of Guizhou” 🌌

🔍 Must-visit three wonders

1️⃣ Shuanghe Cave: An “underground maze” woven by over 200 caves, the longest cave in Asia! Underground valleys, terraced fields, mirages… The interplay of light and shadow feels like entering another world. Riding the sightseeing car for a “core-speed” thrill is super exciting!

2️⃣ Shuanghe Fissure: The narrowest part only fits one person sideways! Stalactites look like they were cut by knives and axes, and the deep fissure hides geological secrets billions of years old, making the adventure feel full-on!

3️⃣ Gongguan Bridge: The first single-arch stone bridge in northern Guizhou from the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, spanning the border of two counties. The bluestone arch is carved with traces of time, perfect for photos with a story 📸

💡 Practical info

⏰ Best time: May to October (constant 15℃ inside the cave, perfect for summer cooling)

💰 Ticket guide: Shuanghe Valley 115 RMB (combo tickets with sightseeing car/elevator are more cost-effective), underground fissure 96 RMB, Qingxi Gorge rafting 140 RMB (a must-play in summer!)

🚗 Transportation: 2.5 hours drive from Guiyang, parking 10 RMB/day

📌 Adventure Tips

• Wear non-slip shoes! The fissure path is slippery, safety first ⚠️

• Via ferrata climbing 266 RMB, even beginners can experience the thrill of “core crossing”～

No crowds here, only the sound of wind, water, and your heartbeat. When you come to Guizhou, you have to be a “core explorer” at least once! 🌄