About Reed Flute Cave
Reed Flute Cave is a spectacular limestone cave located northwest of Guilin, named for the reeds growing outside that can be made into flutes. The cave has been a tourist attraction for over 1,200 years, with ancient inscriptions dating to the Tang Dynasty (792 AD) found on the walls.
Inside, the cave extends 500 meters through a series of chambers filled with stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars, and underground rivers. Colored lights illuminate the rock formations, creating a fantasy world of shapes and shadows. The formations have been given imaginative names like "Dragon Pagoda," "Mushroom Hill," and "Flower and Fruit Mountain." The cave maintains a constant temperature of 18°C year-round, making it a pleasant visit in any season.
What Not to Miss
The "Crystal Palace" — a large chamber where formations reflect in underground water.
The "Dragon Pagoda" — a towering stalagmite formation resembling a pagoda.
The ancient Tang Dynasty inscriptions on the cave walls — over 1,200 years old.
