連州以其獨特的三寶——黃精、臘肉、龍須草而聞名。眼前所見的，乃是陸地層最高、最為壯觀的鐘乳石，其形態與連州三寶之一的黃精頗為相似。黃精，外形酷似生姜，又常被稱為“山姜”。在連州，黃精深受長壽老人的喜愛，他們在感到輕微不適，如頭暈、發熱或腰酸背痛時，往往會選擇食用黃精來緩解。此外，他們亦習慣將黃精用于煲湯、泡茶、泡酒等，以追求健康長壽。因此，黃精被譽為“養生圣藥”實乃名副其實。連州之所以獲評“中國長壽之鄉”，黃精在其中起到了不可忽視的作用。

Lianzhou is renowned for its unique trio of treasures: Polygonatum, smoked meat, and dragon whisk grass. What you see before you is the highest and most spectacular stalactite on land, resembling one of Lianzhou's three treasures Polygonatum. Polygonatum, which looks very much like ginger, is often called "mountain ginger." In Lianzhou, it is beloved by centenarians who turn to it for relief from minor discomforts such as dizziness, fever, or backaches. They also use it for soups, teas, and wines in their quest for health and longevity. Thus Polygonatum's reputation as a "holy medicine for health" is well-deserved, and it has played a significant role in Lianzhou's recognition as "China's Longevity Village."