01City Guide
Fanjingshan Scenic Area
梵净山旅游区
All Ages
Admission
CNY 308 for common East Gate adult package including admission, shuttle bus, and round-trip cableway.
Typical Visit
Full day; allow 5-6 hours for the main summit route
Quick Facts
Ticket
Adult admission commonly starts from CNY 70; round-trip sightseeing bus from CNY 16; ticket-plus-bus packages from around CNY 75.9.
Hours
Apr-Oct commonly 08:00-16:40; winter hours are shorter.
Transport
No metro. Use a car, taxi, or bus toward Yangtou Town (漾头镇) to Jiulong Cave Scenic Area.
Duration
Half day; about 2.5-3 hours for the cave and transfers
Best Time
Spring to autumn; summer is useful for a cool cave visit
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Set aside half a day for the cave
Jiulong Cave is in Yangtou Town, Bijiang District, not too far from downtown Tongren. It works as a half-day karst cave visit. It is easier than Fanjingshan, but still includes slopes, steps, and damp cave paths.
Tip:Do not treat it as a purely indoor exhibition. You still need to walk and transfer before and after the cave.
2
Separate the ticket and sightseeing bus
Adult admission commonly starts from CNY 70, the round-trip sightseeing bus from CNY 16, and a ticket-plus-bus package from around CNY 75.9. From April to October, common opening hours are 08:00-16:40; winter hours are shorter.
Tip:If you only look at the entrance ticket, you may miss the bus cost. With older visitors or children, the bus saves energy.
3
Go into the cave first for the main halls
After entering the scenic area, do the main cave route first: Dragon Palace Hall, stone pillars, stalagmites, and lit sections. The cave is cool and humid, so walking slowly is more comfortable than rushing.
Tip:Do not touch stalactites for photos, and do not run on the steps or wet floor.
4
Arrange the return ride early
Self-driving is easiest. From downtown Tongren, you can also use a taxi or a bus toward Yangtou, but return transport is less flexible than in the city.
Tip:Do not wait until late afternoon to gamble on public transport, especially in low season or on weekdays.
Highlights
- Dragon Palace Hall is the main visual point inside Jiulong Cave.
- Dense stone pillars, stalagmites, and stalactites make it useful for visitors interested in karst caves.
- The cave is cool in summer, more comfortable than city heat or mountain roads.
- Its location near downtown Tongren makes it easy to pair with Tongren Ancient City or Daming Border Town.
- For visitors who have never seen a large cave, Jiulong Cave feels more complete than a small local cavern.
Insider Tips
✦The cave stays cool, so bring a light jacket even in summer.
✦Wear non-slip shoes; high heels, sandals, and smooth soles are poor choices.
✦The service experience may not feel as polished as Guizhou's top caves, so focus on the natural cave rather than expecting refined management.
✦During holidays, online tickets may still need exchange at the window, so allow some queue time.
✦If you already plan to visit a major cave such as Zhijin Cave, treat Jiulong Cave as an optional Tongren-area backup.
More Tongren Attractions
02City Guide
Hongyun Golden Peak
红云金顶
Adults Focused
Admission
Included with Fanjingshan Scenic Area admission; summit access usually needs reservation or on-site queueing.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours for queueing and the climb; longer on busy days
03City Guide
Mushroom Stone
蘑菇石
All Ages
Admission
Included with Fanjingshan Scenic Area admission and summit route.
Typical Visit
20-40 minutes at the stone; about 45-50 minutes' walk from the cableway station
04City Guide
Old Golden Peak
老金顶
Adults Focused
Admission
Included with Fanjingshan Scenic Area admission and summit route.
Typical Visit
1.5-2 hours round trip from Pudu Square
05City Guide
Yamugou Scenic Area
亚木沟风景区
All Ages
Admission
CNY 128 listed adult ticket; actual platform or group-deal prices are often around CNY 95-100.
Typical Visit
2-3 hours for the main gorge boardwalk
06City Guide
Zhaisha Dong Village
寨沙侗寨
All Ages
Admission
Free village entry; parking near the village gate can be budgeted around CNY 10.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours for a walk; longer with dinner or an overnight stay