Shuilian Cave (Water Curtain Cave)
Wuyi Mountain's largest rock cave: two flying springs plunge more than a hundred meters from the cave roof, turning into a water curtain when the wind rises—praised by Xu Xiake as 'the most superb spot in the mountains'
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 06:30-17:30
- Ticket
- Included in combo ticket
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Wuyi Mountain's largest rock cave: two flying springs pour from the cave roof, plummeting more than a hundred meters and turning into a water curtain when the wind rises—praised by Ming-dynasty travel writer Xu Xiake as 'the most superb spot in the mountains'. Inside, the Three Sages Shrine commemorates the three Confucian scholars Zhu Xi, Liu Zihui and Liu Fu, who lectured here; the large three-character inscription 'Shuilian Cave' on the cliff is a Ming-era stone carving. Tea fields surround the cave, which lies on the same route as Tianchejia (remains of an ancient cliff dwelling); the water curtain is at its fullest in the rainy season.
Getting there: Scenic-area eco-shuttle, Shuilian Cave stop
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