Zhijin Cave, originally known as Daji Cave, is the most spectacular limestone cave discovered to date in China. It is located in Zhijin County, Guizhou Province, and has a length of 7.5 miles and an area of more than 27 square miles. The cave con­tains stalactites, stalagmites,and stone curtains of various shapes and formations; there are also intermittent pools and underground lakes. Also present are more than 120 forms of mineral accumula­tion and crystals, which are of much scientific value for the study of China's ancient geography and meteorology. Zhijin Cave is divided into many attractions, including Wangyuelou ("Moon Watch­ing Tower"), Talin ("Pa­goda Forest"), Nantianmen ("South Heavenly Gate"), Wanshoushang ("Longev­ity Mountain"), Wang-shanhu ("Mountain Watch­ing Lake"), Guanghang-ong ("Guanghan Palace"), Xuexianggong ("Xuexiang Palace"), Lingxiaogong ("Lingxiao Palace"), Tian-du Square, and Yinyugong ("Silver Rain Palace").