Travel & Leisure
Subterranean cafes and underground tours showcase the region’s stunning geological heritage.
Visitors explore the Shilong Cave in Guizhou province, where the temperature remains pleasantly cool even during the peak of summer. (Photo by Yukio Yajima)
By Yukio Tajima
August 15, 2026 14:37 JST
BEIJING — The natural caves of southwestern China’s Guizhou province are rapidly emerging as premier tourist destinations, drawing crowds seeking relief from the summer heat. Local operators are capitalizing on the region’s unique karst topography by offering adventurous subterranean tours and establishing tranquil, atmospheric cave cafes. These underground venues are proving highly popular among social-media-savvy youth and families alike, highlighting the province’s innovative approach to leveraging its natural assets.
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