Jiudongtian Scenic Area is located in the southwest of Dafang County and has a total length of 23km.

A river valley, 13 kilometers long, runs through the Jiudongtian Scenic Area. The valley has a sheer precipice, with overhanging rocks, together with luxuriant plant growth on both banks.

Sailing down along the river, visitors will see the magnificent natural beauty of the area. In the lower reaches of the river, there are nine caves with underground streams running through, which are known as the Nine Caves. Near each cave entrance, there are some unusual Karst formations which form a unique scene of subterranean river and Karst landscapes.

Zhijin Cave area has an area of 307 sqkm, with the length of 12.1km, the widest span of 175 m. The area inside the cave adds up to more than 700, 000sqm.

As the highlight of this scenic area, Zhijin cave is famous for its grand scale, marvelous spectacle and complete varieties of stalactite. There are over forty kinds of Karst precipitation formations in the cave, embracing the main kinds found in Karst caves all over the world. No wonder the reputation “the Museum of Karst Formation”.

Outside the cave there dotted some villages of Bouyei, Miao, Yi and other ethnic groups.
Admission:RMB 60