Yilong Cave

Yilong Cave
Location Pingxiang City, Jiangxi Province, People's Republic of China
Length 4,200 metres (13,800 ft)

Yilong Cave (simplified Chinese: 义龙洞; traditional Chinese: 義龍洞; pinyin: Yìlóng Dòng; literally: "righteous dragon cave") is a 180-million-year-old karst cave located in Pingxiang City, Jiangxi Province, People's Republic of China.[1] Also known as Nielong Cave (孽龙洞/孽龍洞 literally evil dragon cave), the cave extends to around 4,200 m (13,800 ft) in length. Inside there are unusual rock formations, small streams and waterfalls.

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References

  1. "Yilong Cave" (in Chinese). Shangli County People's Government. Retrieved February 12, 2011.


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