| Binghu Cave (冰壶洞/冰壺洞) | |
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| Country | People's Republic of China |
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| Region | Zhejiang Province |
| Location | Jinhua City |
Binghu Cave (simplified Chinese: 冰壶洞; traditional Chinese: 冰壺洞; literally "Cold Water Jug Cave") is a karst cave located some 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China.
Access to the site is via a 200 metres (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 metres (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 metres (1,900 ft) above sea level is about 120 metres (390 ft) long. Inside the cave there is a 20 metres (66 ft) waterfall whilst overhead there hangs a stalactite that is said to resemble Buddha's hand.[1]
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