Earth:Binghu Cave
| Binghu Cave | |
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| 冰壶洞/冰壺洞 | |
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| Location | near Jinhua City, Zhejiang, China |
| Coordinates | [ ⚑ ] : |
| Length | 120 m |
| Elevation | 580 m |
| Geology | karst |
Binghu Cave (simplified Chinese: 冰壶洞; traditional Chinese: 冰壺洞; literally: 'Cold Water Jug Cave') is a karst cave located some 8 km (5.0 mi) from Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China.
Description
Access to the site is via a 200 m (660 ft) flight of steps from the adjacent Shuanglong Cave.[1] Together the two caves are known as the "Dragon's Ears" (龙耳/龍耳 Lóng Ĕr). Opened in 1991, the cave lies some 50 m (160 ft) above Shuanglong Cave and takes its name from its shape – that of an old fashioned jade cold water jug.[2] It lies at an altitude of 580 m (1,900 ft) above sea level is about 120 m (390 ft) long. Inside the cave there is a 20 m (66 ft) waterfall whilst overhead there hangs a stalactite that is said to resemble Buddha's hand.[1]
See also
- Shuanglong Cave
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The State-Level Scenic Resort in Jinhua". http://english.inhangzhou.com/?p=10040. Retrieved February 18, 2011.
- ↑ "Binghu Cave (冰壶洞)" (in Chinese). http://www.hangzhouu.cn/trip/jinhua/1199.html. Retrieved February 19, 2011.
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