Jiuxiang is known for its complex of karsts caves.  A hundred caves are spread out over an area of 30km sq (19mi), 66 of which can be explored.  The entire scenic area has five main sights: Diehong Bridge, Dasha Dam, Sanjiao Cave, the Alu Long cliffs, and Mingyue Lake.  Throughout the area, in addition to its karsts formations, you will see dense forests, waterfalls, rivers that slide through narrow ravines, natural dams, and cliff paintings made over two millennia ago.  The caves in Jiuxiang fall into four main clusters: Sanjiao Cave, Dashang Cave, Diehong Cave, and Dasha Dam Cave.
Also, as the birthplace of the Yi ethnicity, Jiuxiang has a strong cultural history and a number of myths and legends.  Some of the local activities include the Hunting Festival, the White Dragon Festival, the Love Song Contest, bullfighting, wrestling, Sanxian Dance (featuring music played from a sanxian, a three-stringed instrument), Rattle Stick Dance, and so on.  There are also many opportunities to partake in the local cuisine after touring the caves and gorges of the area. Visitors should bring extra clothes as they may get wet while boating through the karsts caves and gorges.  Also, Yangzonghai Lake Scenic Area and Little White Dragon Forest Park are not far from the Jiuxiang Scenic Area.  Tourists can take buses at the gate of the Jiuxiang to those sites.