Reed Flute Cave - a Thousand-Year-Old Colorful Dream

Being hidden in Guilin for over 1,000 years, Reed Flute Cave is a colorful dream for travelers. At the site of this beautiful cave, you can not only admire its vivid stones but also enjoy the surrounding Guilin countryside landscape.

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What to See at Reed Flute Cave?

Reed Flute Cave is a very beautiful underground wonderland. Located in Guilin, it is regarded as "the Palace of Natural Arts". The cave is 240 meters deep and 500 meters long. Spend 2 hours there to enjoy an amazing subterranean trip.

A Natural Limestone Cave

Reed Flute Cave was formed more than 700,000 years ago by the erosion of groundwater along the broken rock belt. There are a large number of stalactites, stalagmites, and stone pillars reaching from the floor to the ceiling. It's charming and looks like a fairyland in the colorful lights.

It Looks Like a Reed Flute

Reed Flute Cave is an interesting name, which originated from its shape. From the outside, it looks like a reed that can be made into a flute, hence the name. You may say that the scene inside is based on a person's imagination and that the lighting is just decoration — that it is only the "icing on the cake" but it is no substitution for the creation of nature. Are there any other lights in the ancient reed flute cave? Man's imagination goes beyond time and space.

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Ancient and Popular Since the Tang Dynasty

Can you believe that Reed Flute Cave is an ancient cave that has been popular since the Tang Dynasty? According to 70 inscriptions written in ink, the history of Reed Flute Cave can be dated back to 792 AD. That means it has been an attraction in Guilin since the Tang Dynasty. Except for the magnificent cave scenic area, the most special highlight is the perfect blend between nature and art. After being carved by nature, the once lifeless stalactites, stalagmites, and stone pillars are now lively and vivid. How do they fit together so seamlessly and rhythmically?

The Most Representative Sights in Reed Flute Cave

Among the various vivid stones, Rose Dawn Over Lion Peaks and Crystal Palace are the most famous and representative spots you mustn't miss. Rose Dawn Over Lion Peaks This is a magnificent picture made up of many stalactites: tall mountains, thick forests, and thousand-year-old trees. There is a stalactite that looks like a big lion dancing and running happily in the forest. 

This is the widest part of Reed Flute Cave, with the widest point being 93 meters and the highest point being 18 meters. On the upper left side of the hall hangs a huge palace lamp, which covers the whole hall in a magical color, as if it were the crystal palace of the Dragon King of the East Sea in Chinese fairy tales.

Travel Tips for Reed Flute Cave

  • Chinese:芦笛岩, Lúdí Yán
  • Location: 5 kilometers northwest of the city center, on the south side of Guangming (Bright Light) Hill, Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (Guangxi Province)
  • History: over 180 million years
  • Entrance ticket: 90 yuan (15 USD)
  • Theme: natural
  • Opening hours: 8am to 5:30pm
  • Duration: 1 to 2 hours
  • Best time: all year round
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How to Get There?

1. From Guilin Liangjiang International Airport

  • Distance: 25 kilometers
  • Take an airport bus to Guilin Railway Station and then take bus 3 to Ludi Caishi Station.

2. From Guilin City Center

  • Bus: You can take bus 3, 4A, 13, or 58 to get there. It costs 2 yuan and takes about half an hour.

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