Youyang Taohuayuan (Peach Blossom Spring) · Gongtan Ancient Town
Taohuayuan is the karst through-cave of Dayou Cave, one of the candidate sites claiming to be the real-life inspiration for Tao Yuanming's "Peach Blossom Spring"; explore the hidden cave realm and Fuxi Cave
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:30-17:00
- Ticket
- Taohuayuan CNY 100 · Gongtan Ancient Town Free
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Taohuayuan is the karst through-cave of Dayou Cave, one of the candidate sites claiming to be the real-life inspiration for Tao Yuanming's "Peach Blossom Spring"; explore the hidden cave realm and Fuxi Cave; Gongtan is a 1,700-year-old cliffside ancient town on the Wu River, with stilted houses lining a hundred-li riverside gallery—painter Wu Guanzhong sketched here for his work "Old Street". Taohuayuan CNY 100, Gongtan Ancient Town free, 08:30-17:00, transfer from Youyang high-speed rail station or self-drive; the two sights require two days.
Getting there: High-speed rail, Youyang Station, then transfer / self-drive
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