Lingyan Caves · Shicheng Village
A karst cave cluster in northwest Wuyuan: Hanxu Cave and Lianhua Cave feature a myriad of formations, and the cave walls preserve more than 1,700 visitor inscriptions dating from the Tang and Song dynasties onward, earning it the name "a history of calligraphy inside caves."
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:00-17:00
- Ticket
- approx. CNY 60
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A karst cave cluster in northwest Wuyuan: Hanxu Cave and Lianhua Cave feature a myriad of formations, and the cave walls preserve more than 1,700 visitor inscriptions dating from the Tang and Song dynasties onward, earning it the name "a history of calligraphy inside caves." The adjacent ancient village of Shicheng is famed for its autumn red maples and morning mist; in mid-to-late November, the poetic scene of cooking smoke drifting through the red maples is a pilgrimage site for photographers from across the country—arrive before 7:00 AM to catch the morning mist window.
Getting there: self-drive from the county seat (approx. 55 km)
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