Ailsa’s latest Travel Theme is “Flow“.
Ninety kilometers from Kunming in China is Jiuxiang ( Nine Villages) ; a land of limestone caverns, underground streams and many interesting natural features.
Running through the Jiuxiang cavern is a natural stream course which flows and carves its way through and creating dramatic waterfalls on the way.
We have been walking up and down the many steps inside the colossal cave, admiring the natural wonders of the stalactites / stalagmites and the vastness of the cave. We have also taken a short but delightful boat ride on the underground river, floating down the river.
We couldn’t help admiring at the sight of the twin waterfalls plunging down from the upper part of the cave. Understand that the waterfalls could be up to 30m tall and in several tiers during the wet seasons.
What was more amazing was the golden background on the side of the waterfalls, water just seem to flow past a pot of gold by the side.
It looks like that the waterfalls have been there for ages and will continue to be there till eternity . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stunning, Michael!
Thank you, Catherine :-)
How awesome, Michael! What a great shot.
Thank you for the kind words :-)
Beautiful photo ~ what a special place to see!
Thank you :-)
Wow!! That sounds awesome. Just one photo? I wanna see more. :)
Hi, I have some more photos; will show them in due course. Thank you for the kind words :-)
It’s it really that bright or is that the flash from the camera? That’s pretty awesome!
From the silky look of the waterfall, you can gather that I didn’t use my flash. I hand held the camera while holding my breath; therefore things doesn’t come out very sharp :-)
Okay thank you!
It’s been a long time since I’ve visited any caves but I love it. This is beautiful!
One thing I don’t especially like with caves in China is that they are usually illuminated by lights of several colors. I rather like them in their natural state. Thank you for the kind words :-)
Beautiful !!
Thank you for the kind words :-)
beautiful capture :)
Thank you for the kind words :-)
You have very interesting and unique posts. I like your themes. Great photograph.
Hi leonardostories, many thanks for your encouraging and kind comment :-)
I love caves and have explored quite a few on the east coast of the USA. That one is a beauty. Nicely shot for being hand held!
Think the photo was a bit over exposed – I have put it on “automatic”. Glad that you like the picture. Many thanks :-)
How beautiful!
Thank you :-)
Brilliant job and choice for the …. challenge.
Hi Viveka, glad that you like this picture and thank you for your continued comment / support :-)
Some of my trip mates went to 九鄉 this time and said it was beautiful. I saw it now…from your pictures!
This is quite a lot to see in this cave; but as you know, many of these caves are similar. Thank you :-)
MAgnificent image … the power of a cascading waterfall is astounding.
Thank you :-)