Cave of Crystals (Mexico)
The Cave of Crystal or Naica Mine of Chihuahua, Mexico, is a working mine that is known for its extraordinary crystals.The cave is 950 feet(290 meters)underground.The cave contains crystal of selenite as large as 4 feet in diameter and 50 feet long.Selenite, the gypsum crystal, named after the Greek goddess of the moon, Selene, due to its soft white light, is said to have many metaphysical and healing benefits. Selenite powder has been used cosmetically for thousands of years to enhance one's natural beauty. It is believed that this crystal assists with mental focus, growth, luck, immunity, and soothes the emotions.
Majlis al Jinn Cave (Oman)
Majlus al Jinn Cave is the world's second largest cave chamber.The cave is located in a remote area of the Selma Plateau at 1,380 meters above sea level in the Sultanate of Oman, 100 km south-east from Muscat.To enter the cave, one must initially be lowered down on a free-hanging rappel. There are two drops into the chamber: one of over 150m and the other of almost 120m.
Waitomo Glowworm Cave (New Zealand)
The Waitomo Glowworm Cave is a cave on North Island of New Zealand. The cave is known for its glowworms.These glowworms spin a nest out of silk on the ceiling of the cave and then hang down.When you enter in this cave ,you will marvel at the amazing decoration created by mother nature.
Dongzhong Cave (China)
The Dongzhong Cave is both a cave and a school.Opened in 1984 in Ziyun County in China's Guizhou Province, this natural, air hangar-sized cave serves as an educational institution for 186 students and their eight teachers. The cave was carved out from wind, water and other natural forces over the course of thousands of years. It now features small buildings, rooms and sport and recreational areas.
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