The Benxi Water Cave is located in Benxi City, Liaoning Province, and is a large water-filled karst cave formed millions of years ago. It is the longest navigable underground river in the world that can be toured by boat. The entire scenic area consists of the water cave, a geological museum, Tiezha Mountain, and Miaohou Mountain, distributed along the Taizi River. Visitors primarily come to see the water cave and the museum.
Inside the water cave, there are both water and dry caves, featuring many stalactites of various shapes that require boating to explore. The entrance of the Benxi Water Cave faces south and is crescent-shaped, with the words ‘Benxi Water Cave’ written above it. Upon entering the cave, one arrives at the ‘Reception Hall,’ a vast space capable of accommodating thousands of people. To the right of the hall is a dry cave that stretches 300 meters, with uneven terrain and caves within caves. Numerous stalactites can be seen on the cave’s ceiling and walls, forming various landscapes such as ancient wells, Longtan, and Baibuchi. At the end of the dry cave lies a deep, clear pool with cold, rising water vapor. Exiting the cave and returning to the hall, one finds the dock leading to the water cave on the hall’s front side. The water surface is vast enough to moor 40 tourist boats, and under the surrounding lights, it resembles a tranquil and unique harbor. Visitors descend from the shore stones, pass through a long corridor, and board the boat from the dock to begin their tour of the water cave. Throughout the water cave, there are many landscapes formed by various stalactites. Along the riverbanks, one can see stalactites resembling a Treasure Lotus Lamp, a Sword Propping up the Sky, an Alligator Head, a Corn Tower, a Unicorn Rhino, Spring Bamboo Shoots, a Leaning Tower, an Elephant, and Snow-capped Mountains. Particularly noteworthy are the Corn Tower, Jade Elephant, and Snow Mountain, which are so realistic that they could be mistaken for the real thing. In addition to the stalactite forests and picturesque stone pillars on both banks, the cave ceiling also boasts hanging stalactites that are very crystal-clear and full of charm, making the entire journey approximately 20 minutes long. After visiting the water cave, one can proceed to the nearby Benxi Geological Museum to learn about the main geological changes from the birth of the Earth to the present. The museum also displays many precious samples of geological and prehistoric relics from the scenic area, offering high ornamental value. There is only one restaurant in the scenic area – the Shuidong Juxianlou Hotel, where meals are relatively expensive, so it is recommended that visitors bring their own food. The opening hours are from 08:30 to 16:30 all year round.Preferential policies for children: Children aged 6 (inclusive) or under 1.3 meters in height are exempt from the Benxi Water Cave and Silica Wood Kingdom tickets, with free entry based on actual height or valid documents; children aged 6 (exclusive) to 18 (exclusive) are eligible for half-price tickets for the Benxi Water Cave and Silica Wood Kingdom with valid documents.
Preferential policies for the elderly: Elderly aged 70 (inclusive) and above are exempt from the Benxi Water Cave and Silica Wood Kingdom tickets (limited to one cave entry per year, unlimited visits to other outdoor attractions) with valid documents; elderly aged 60 (inclusive) to 69 (inclusive) enjoy preferential ticket prices with valid documents. Preferential policies for students: Full-time undergraduate students and below are eligible for half-price tickets for the Benxi Water Cave and Silica Wood Kingdom with valid documents. Preferential policies for disabled persons: Disabled persons with disability certificates are exempt from the Benxi Water Cave and Silica Wood Kingdom tickets; blind persons, double lower limb disabled persons, severely intellectually and severely mentally disabled persons are allowed one accompanying person to enter for free (limited to one cave entry per year, unlimited visits to other outdoor attractions). Preferential policies for active-duty military personnel: Active-duty military personnel and revolutionary disabled military personnel with valid documents can visit the water and dry caves, and Silica Wood Kingdom for free at the dedicated window of the visitor center; active-duty military personnel, veterans, military family members, and preferential treatment objects with valid documents enjoy priority visit services through the green channel of the scenic area. Preferential policies for firefighters: Firefighters with valid documents can visit the water and dry caves, and Silica Wood Kingdom for free at the dedicated window of the visitor center. Veterans and preferential treatment objects: Veterans and preferential treatment objects (martyrs, military personnel who died in the line of duty, deceased military personnel) with their preferential treatment certificates can purchase tickets for the water and dry caves + Silica Wood Kingdom + battery car tickets at the visitor center, with prices of 120 yuan/person in the peak season and 75 yuan/person in the off-season (valid documents are checked at the ticket gate), and active-duty military personnel, veterans, military family members, and preferential treatment objects with valid documents enjoy priority visit services through the green channel of the scenic area. Preferential policies for international students: International students (including those under 18 years old) are eligible for student preferential policies. Additional notes: Free tickets must be exchanged for paper tickets at the scenic area visitor center.Other preferential policies shall be implemented in accordance with relevant national, provincial and municipal regulations.
Service Facilities: Parking Lot: [Benxi Water Cave Parking Lot] Reference Price: ¥30/time; Address: Benxi Water Cave Scenic Area, Xiejiaweizi Village, Benxi Manchu Autonomous County, Benxi City Number of Parking Spaces: 3,000; ¥20/time (cars), ¥30/time (large vehicles) Luggage Storage: Reference Price: 10 yuan/item Internal Transportation in the Park: Reference Price: Chargeable Stroller Rental: Reference Price: 20 yuan/hour, deposit of 500 yuan; Address: Visitor Center Toilets: There are multiple toilets in the Benxi Water Cave Scenic Area, located near facilities, buildings, venues, etc. and marked with eye-catching signs. Smoking Areas: Location: Outdoor Scenic Area Catering: Juxianlou Hotel Convenience Stores: There are multiple convenience stores in the Benxi Water Cave Scenic Area.
