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Huanglong Karst Cave System In Zhangjiajie

ZHANGJIAJIE, CHINA - JUNE 5: A thick, dome-shaped stalagmite known as the 'King's Throne' sits illuminated in golden light beneath an expansive limestone cavern ceiling inside the Dragon Palace chamber of the world-famous Huanglong Cave (Yellow Dragon Cave) system in Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China, on June 5, 2026. Huanglong Cave is a part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site located within the Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area, known as the 'All-Around Champion Karst Cave in the World' because it contains almost every single type of karst formation known to science, including stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars, stone curtains, underground rivers, and waterfalls, all packed into one massive system. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13877670
Date Taken	5 June 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Artur Widak/NurPhoto

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