Xianqi Karst Caves
Fangshan District, Beijing, China
Description:
Xianqi are typical karst caves with a huge number of karst formations. All of them are diverse in shape and color, which is why the caves are called the “Magic Land of Beijing”. The cave has an underground river 450 meters long, so a boat tour will bring an unforgettable experience.
The cave consists of upper, middle and lower floors with numerous intersections of underground streams. The cave is said to have formed 1,600 million years ago. The total length of the cave reaches more than 4 kilometers, its width is 900 meters. Inside, favorable temperature conditions are created for a long visit.
Inside the cave are formed stalactites, stone pillars, stalagmites, cobblestones, colored stone formations. Some stalagmites reach a height of more than 10 meters. Some of the formations are especially unique – they produce a musical ringing when tapped.