Jingdong Karst Cave in Beijing

Jingdong Karst Cave in Beijing

Jingdong Karst Cave Facts

Jingdong Karst Cave have existed ever since 1.5 billion years before, hence the name of “The Oldest Karst Cave in the world”. This karst cave stretches over 25,00m including a 100m boat trip inside the karst cave. The temperature inside the karst cave is stable, warm in winter and cool in summer.

Chinese Name: 京东大溶洞

Type: Karst Cave

Address: East of heidou village, pinggu county, Beijing

Best Seasons: All year round

Recommended Visiting Hours: about 2-4 hours

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Why is Jingdong Karst Cave so Special?

Jingdong Karst Cave have existed ever since 1.5 billion years before, hence the name of “The Oldest Karst Cave in the world”. This karst cave stretches over 25,00m including a 100m boat trip inside the karst cave. The temperature inside the karst cave is stable, warm in winter and cool in summer.

Where is Jingdong Karst Cave?

Jingdong Karst Cave is located in the east side of Heidou Village, Pinggu County, Beijing, 90 kilometers west of Beijing city.

Main Attractions of Jingdong Karst Cave

The karst cave is divided into 8 viewing areas named after the unique rock formations, the stalactites, stalagmites, and columns that can be found inside the cave. The formations were created over thousands of years by dripping water. Some of the eight viewing areas are given interesting names like “Fairyland in Penglai”, “Spring Rain in Southern China”, “Water Curtain Cave”, “Heavenly Torch” and so on.

Firstly, visit the Stone Forest Gorge. The stone forest valley is 6 kilometers long with its main peak looking like trees put together, hence the name stone forest for the scenic area. The stone forest gorge area has dense plantations and fresh air, a good place to walk close to the greatness of the nature. Move on to the world’s largest glass sightseeing platform. It is hung out from the cliff on the highest peak inside Stone Forest Gorge (Shilinxia Scenic Area), 11 meters longer than the Grand Canyon Skywalk inside the Grand Canyon National Park in the United States.

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How to Get to Jingdong Karst Cave

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If you want to get out of the traffic and hassle of navigation, you can book a private tour package that includes visiting, dining and transfer from us. Our local guide and driver will escort you to Jingdong Karst Cave in Beijing in the fastest and most convenient way and take care of all the details. You just have to focus on the visiting.

Independent Traveler

For public transportation, you take the 918 from Dongzhimen Transport Hub. Arriving at Pinggu Bus Terminal, you are required to connect bus 25 passing by Jingdong Big Karst Cave and get off the Jingdong Karst Cave.

For self-guide drive, you drive along Jinggu Expressway, then branch off and follow the road sign pointing to Jingdong Big Karst Cave.

Useful Travel Tips 

  1. The other major Attractions in Pinggu, Beijing

    1) Flying Dragon Valley
    2) Bolitai Great Wall
    3) Jinhai Lake
    4) Pinggu Glass Sightseeing Platform
    5) Jingdong Karst Cave
    6) Huangsongyu Reservior
    7) Diaowo Village

  2. The normal visiting time inside the cave takes about one and half hours. Visitors will be escorted by a karst cave tour guide from beginning to the end. The entrance ticket is RMB65 p/p.

  3. After having your ticket checked, you walk through a 140m man-made tunnel which is linked to the cave inside. The stalactites, stalagmites, and columns are lit by lamps of different colors. You have to walk slowly to keep from falling down due to the wet and slippery stone steps.

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Edited by Bella Ren/任新月