Silver Fox Cave

Silver Fox Cave is located in Xiaying Water Village, Fozizhuang Township, Fangshan District, southwest Beijing. It is the only natural scenic karst cave in North China that combines both water and land features. Here is a travel guide: Basic Information - **Opening Hours**: Peak season (March-October) 08:00-16:00; Off-season (November-February) 09:00-16:00. - **Ticket Price**: 62 RMB. - **Contact Number**: 15901121587. Transportation Guide - **Self-driving**: Navigate to "Silver Fox Cave Ticket Office" or "Silver Fox Cave Parking Lot". It takes about 1.5 hours from downtown Beijing by car. The parking lot charges 10 RMB per vehicle per visit. Must-See Attractions - **Cat-headed Silver Fox**: The heart of the cave and the treasure of the cave, located on the ceiling of a small branch cave inside. It is about 2 meters long, with a head like a cat and a body like a fox, covered with plush silver spines, pure white and crystal clear. It is praised as the "World's Number One Karst Wonder." - **Milky Way Boating**: You can take a small boat to travel through North China's first underground dark river, experiencing a unique coolness and tranquility. - **Hundred-Meter Gallery**: The cave walls unfold like a painting scroll, colorful and vibrant, a perfect blend of nature and art. Tour Route The tour usually starts from the ticket checkpoint. Led by a guide, visitors sequentially view attractions such as Stone Grapes, Treasure Elephant Camel Hill, and Jade Treasure Lantern. Then, take a boat at the dock to tour the underground dark river, admire the crystal jade bamboo, and finally marvel at wonders like the Hanging Silver Fox and Jade Rabbit. The round trip is about 1.5 kilometers, and the visit plus boat ride takes about 2 hours. Tips - The cave floor is slippery; sports shoes are recommended. - The cave maintains a constant temperature of about 13°C year-round, so please dress accordingly.