Benxi Water Cave [Benxi]

"One of Top Six Most Beautiful Show Caves in China"
Ranked by China National Geoegraphy Magazin

Benxi Water Cave in Benxi City of Liaoning Province

The Water Cave is lying by the bank of Taizi River in Benxi City. It is famed for its water scenery and has the longest boat passage of any show cave in China. The cave passage is wide, with fantastic views on both sides. With many twists and turns, it is named the 'Nine-curve Silver River.' As a show cave with a subterranean river, the Benxi Water Cave is worthy of the title 'Top Water Cave in North China.'
Benxi Water Cave was formed as a huge limestone cave brimming with water some 4 to 5 millions of years ago when the earth’s crust shifted. The cave’s entrance with 7 meters high and 25 meters wide, in a shape of half moon, is located by the riverside of Taizi River which faces the north and is embraced by mountains and rivers all around. Upon entering, a hall with 20 meters high and wide called Yingketing (means a hall for greeting guests) extends as far as over 50 meters. The ruins of our ancestors who lived there more than 3000 years ago can be found. On the right of the hall, there is a dry cave with 300 meters long and uneven ground and twisty road. Several landscapes inside like Gujing (ancient well), Longtan (dragon pool) and Baibuchi (one hundred-step-pool) make you lost in fanciful thoughts and enchanted deeply. The pier leading to the water cave lies in front of the hall and holds more than 40 boats to berth within the water surface of over 1000 square meters sketching the contour of a peaceful and unique port. Going down the stone steps and across the walkway, you can get on the boat at the pier and enjoy the sightseeing tour of Benxi Water Cave. The deep and broad water cave winds its way about 2800 meters long with area of 36000 square meters and space of over 400000 cubic meters. The widest position takes the size of 38 meters high, 50 meters wide and 80 meters long. The maximum daily flow in the cave can be up to 20000 tons and the highest depth happens to be 7 meters deep. The runway, known as galaxy with nine twists, is full of turns and twists and clear enough to see the bottom. Stalagmites stand along the two sides of the galaxy with thousands of postures and wonderful views. There are stalactites hanging down from the top vault presented by overflowing vigor and sparkling color. More than 60 scenic spots with different characteristics are a feast for your eyes. The newly developed underground river scenery with 500 meters long, known as Source of Tianchi and Yunu Palace etc, takes on an exceptional charming and mysterious look. The one, enjoys sightseeing by boat in the cave, would feel like wandering in the paradise. The ancient winding corridor twining around the mountainside, the man-made lake and pavilions, towers and terrace halls on the water in the distinctive style outside the cave forms a sound and harmonious landscape associated with the sceneries inside. Overlooked from the entrance to the cave, the large inscriptions on precipices, Guanyin Statue, is situated at the opposite mountain and seems like dropping down from the sky. In addition, taking the risk of drifting in Taizi River and diverting yourself in fishing along the pool make you feel happy and relaxed.

Best time to go
Anytime
In the Water Cave temperature remains permanently at 50F in four seasons.

Ticket
RMB 70/person only for Water Cave, RMB 110/person including Water Cave, Sightseeing bus, Drift and Program Show.

Around Landscape
Mount Guanmen, Mount Wunu, Benxi Lake, Mount Jiuding Tiecha, Wangtian Cave, The Spa Temple, Dishui Cave, Mount Miaohou, etc.

Local Snacks and Specialties
Liaoning Ink stone, Wood-engraved, Butterfly-wing Painting, Ginseng, Tieshashan Wine, Ice Grape Wine, Forest-frog, etc.

Travel Tips
Pay attention the temperature outside and inside of Water Cave.

Distance
Beijing (703 km) Shenyang City (84 km) Benxi City (35 km) Benxi Water Cave
Beijing (939 km) Benxi City (35 km) Benxi Water Cave