The Benxi Water Cave Scenic Area is located in the eastern suburbs of Benxi City, Liaoning Province, China, about 26 kilometers from the city center. The Benxi Water Cave is currently recognized as the world’s longest known submerged karst cave system. It was opened to the public in 1983 and was awarded the national AAAAA-level tourist attraction status in 2015. Since its official opening, the Benxi Water Cave has welcomed over 8 million visitors—both domestic and international—from more than 120 countries and regions, including heads of state and government leaders from 40 nations. It has earned acclaim as “a treasure of the northern lands,” “a wonder of the world,” “first-class in Asia,” and “a rare gem on the global stage.” The Benxi Water Cave is a massive submerged karst cave system formed millions of years ago. Its entrance faces south and opens northward, standing 16 meters high and 25 meters wide, shaped like a crescent moon. At the top of the entrance, there is a large inscription in the handwriting of Bo Yibo that reads “Benxi Water Cave.” Inside, the cave is divided into two sections: a water-filled section and a dry section. The entrance hall itself is over 20 meters high and wide, with an imposing grandeur capable of accommodating thousands of visitors—a space dubbed the “Reception Hall.” To the right of the main hall lies the dry section, which stretches for 300 meters. The cave features uneven terrain, with chambers within chambers, winding passages that twist and turn, each revealing its own unique subterranean world. The stalactites and stalagmites on the cave ceiling and walls grow in clusters along fractures, forming a dazzling array of natural formations that seem effortlessly crafted by nature itself, resembling a fairyland palace inhabited by dragons. Numerous scenic attractions—including ancient wells, dragon pools, and the Hundred-Step Pool—inspire endless imagination and leave visitors spellbound, reluctant to depart. At the end of the cave lies a crystal-clear pool so deep that its bottom remains invisible. The cool mist rising from the water sends shivers down the spine, filling one with a sense of awe and chill.