Natural site · GUANGXI
Reed Flute Cave
芦笛岩 · Lúdíyán
About
Multicoloured-illuminated limestone cave on Guilin's western edge. Tang-era inscriptions, 240m of stalactites and stalagmites lit in coloured light.
Reed Flute Cave is named for the reeds at the entrance, traditionally used for flute-making. The 240m walking route through the cave passes a sequence of dramatically lit stalactite and stalagmite formations. Tang-dynasty visitors left inscriptions on the walls 1,200 years ago. The colour-LED illumination is theatrical (some say overdone) but the geology is real and the cave is impressive.
How to get there
Bus 3 or taxi from central Guilin.
When to visit
Weekday afternoon.
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