Liaoning: Benxi Water Cave

Stalagmites and stalactites? You never know when those school

lessons will come in handy.
Exploding with color, the Benxi Water Cave was formed more than
five million years ago. Today its main sections are a "drought cave"
and a "water cave."
A dramatic array of stalagmites and stalactites are covered in
vibrant greens, yellows and reds.
The water cave contains the world's longest underground river at
5.8 kilometers. Of this, only 2.8 kilometers are accessible by boat.
The drought cave is rather small. Only 300 meters are open to the
public.
The temperature in the cave remains a constant 10 C. Sweaters and
pants are highly recommended.