Yanzi Cave is located between the right side of the mountain wall of Yanziya Canyon. The entrance of the cave is wide enough to accommodate thousands of people. Inside the cave, stalactites droop, stalagmites stand steeply, and dripping water makes a tinkling sound. What’s even more strange is that thousands of swallows live here all year round, regardless of spring, summer, autumn and winter, and their nests are densely covered on the cave roof and cliff walls. It’s very dark inside the cave, so it’s best to bring a flashlight or use your mobile phone for lighting.
Telephone
0873-7821068;0873-7821298
Reference when using
1-3 hours
transportation
Tourist buses departing before 7:30 in the morning in the Shennongjia Scenic Area will pass through various scenic spots; if you miss the bus, you can also charter a car to go there. The price of a minivan is about 400 yuan/day.
Tickets
Retail price: 60 yuan
Tickets for Yanzi Cave, Rhinoceros Cave, Tianmen Ya, and Yanzi Ya are sold together for 60 yuan/person, half price with student ID.
Opening hours
08:30-17:30 (Tianyan Tourist Area) (November 1st - June 25th of the following year, Monday - Sunday)
07:00-17:30 (Tianyan Tourist Area) (June 26-October 31, Monday-Sunday)