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Ape Cavern

#discoverchina **Ape Cavern at Jiuhuang Mountain (九皇山猿王洞) - Mianyang’s Wild Karst Wonderland** 🦍🏞️ Hidden in the jagged peaks of **Jiuhuang Mountain**, this **ancient limestone cave** is a thrilling mix of **adventure, folklore, and jaw-dropping rock formations**! ### **Why Visit?** 🔍 ✅ **Otherworldly caves** – Walk through **massive caverns** with stalactites like frozen waterfalls. 💎🌊 ✅ **Legend of the Ape King** – Local tales say a mythical ape once ruled here—spot his "throne" inside! 🦍👑 ✅ **Cliffside thrills** – Cross the **"Lover’s Bridge"** (a shaky suspension bridge over a gorge!). 😱🌉 ✅ **Ethnic Qiang culture** – Meet the mountain’s Tibetan-Qiang villagers & try yak butter tea. 🏔️🍵 ### **Pro Tips** ⚡ ☑️ **Wear grippy shoes** – Cave paths can be slippery! 👟 ☑️ **Bring a jacket** – It’s cool underground (even in summer). ❄️ ☑️ **Combine it** with Jiuhuang’s **glass skywalk** (if you dare!). 😨 A **raw, untamed** side of Sichuan—where nature writes the best myths. 🌿🗿 #travel #china
Posted: Mar 31, 2025
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