Jiguan Cave

Jiguan Cave (鸡冠洞) is located at Luoyang city in Henan province, China. This cave is on the side of the Jiguan mountain, a branch of Funiu Mountains, at an altitude of 1201 meters. Jiguan Cave was formed about 600 million years ago and was discovered in the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty.[1] In August 1992, Jiguan Cave was developed, completed on March 31, 1993, and it opened up in April 1993.[2]

Jiguan Cave is a limestone cave, mainly consisting of stalactites and stalagmites. It is geologically described as a karst landform. This cave reaches a length of 5600 meters, the vertical stratification is five, and it drops 138 meters. There are 1800 meters, and 2300 square meters for travelling.[2] The cave is naturally air conditioned to 18°C in all seasons.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Luoyang Cockscomb Limestone, Jiguan Cave, Henan". www.travelchinaguide.com. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
  2. 1 2 "Show Caves of China: Jiguandong". Show Caves of the World. Retrieved 2026-03-28.


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