Longchuan Water Town
龙船水乡
A cave and underground river scenic area on the outskirts of Lichuan. Boats glide through caves and gorges, and performances of the Tujia folk song 'Dragon Boat Tune' are part of the experience. It pairs well with Tenglong Cave on the same day.
Longchuan Water Town lies on the outskirts of Lichuan City and takes as its theme 'Dragon Boat Tune' (Longchuan Diao), the folk song's birthplace. The core attraction is a boat ride through a cave and underground river system and a gorge on a tributary of the Qingjiang River. The caves contain stalactite formations. After leaving the caves, visitors see green hills and stilt houses along the banks, along with Tujia song and dance performances. The trip takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, and the admission price includes the boat ticket; check the official notice for current prices. It is about 15 minutes' drive from Lichuan Railway Station and about 20 km from Tenglong Cave, so the two can be visited on the same day. The caves are cool, so bring a light jacket even in summer.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Tenglong Cave
- Qingjiang Ancient Riverbed
- Dashuijing Ancient Building Complex
- Enshi Grand Canyon
- Luyuanping Village
- Longlin Palace Cave
- Fengxiangpo Dong Village
- Tangya Tusi Fortress