The Emperor Cave in Beihu integrates cultural and natural landscapes, She ethnic culture, natural forests, grand canyons, and lakes, forming a unique scenic area. It features 23 waterfalls and over 80 cultural and natural landscapes, with peculiar rocks and strange trees scattered throughout. The Emperor Cave is known for its typical Danxia landform in Fujian Province, with a natural waterfall group.
Although named a cave, it is actually a canyon that wins people’s hearts with its waterfalls. Formed by the erosion and cutting of Cretaceous volcanic rocks (rhyolitic crystal tuff) along faults and joints by running water, the canyon is a deep ‘V’ shaped feature, approximately 5 kilometers long with a height difference of over 400 meters. The canyon’s sides are steep and cliffs soar high, with the valley floor ranging from 10 to 30 meters wide. The valley’s slope is significant, and the perennial flowing Feishui Stream meanders through the grand canyon, with shallow banks, deep pools, waterfalls, and flying springs visible at every turn. There are more than 20 waterfalls within the canyon, with a large drop of 76 meters, resembling water falling from the sky and the Milky Way pouring down. The waterfalls and pools are connected, creating a majestic scene. The stream is filled with rugged rocks and interesting stone formations. The water is clear to the bottom, sometimes rushing and roaring, sometimes gently flowing in ripples. The banks are shaded by green trees, and the subtropical rainforest along the stream provides dense shade. Vines climb rocks and cling to trees, with exotic flowers and grass swaying in the wind, bees and butterflies flying, and birds chirping, making the landscape beautiful and radiating a strong natural charm. The Beihu Reservoir at the Emperor Cave is the second-largest drinking water source and the largest artificial lake in Fuzhou City, located between Rixi Township in Jin’an District, Xiaoxiang Township in Lianjiang County, and Huokou Township in Luoyuan County. The water area is 6.8 square kilometers. Originally named Shanzi Reservoir, it is named Beihu because of its location in the northern peak, and also called Sheshan Lake because it flows through the Shejia Village. The lake is surrounded by green mountains and bamboo, with egrets perched on branches, ancient dwellings scattered around, and the charm of the She ethnic culture, with the lake surface rippling with clear waves. The opening hours are from 08:30 to 17:30 all year round. For Turtle Mountain: entry time is 08:30, ticket sales end at 15:30, and the park closes at 17:30. For Xiaoxiang: entry time is 08:30, ticket sales end at 13:30, and the park closes at 17:30. Preferential policies for children: children aged 6 years old (inclusive) or under 1.2 meters (inclusive) in height are exempt from scenic spot tickets and enjoy a log cabin coffee package ticket for 30 yuan per person. Free of charge; for children between 1.2 meters (exclusive) and 1.5 meters (inclusive) and between 6 years old (exclusive) and 18 years old (inclusive), a discount is offered. For the elderly: people aged 65 years old (inclusive) or above with valid ID cards are exempt from scenic spot tickets and enjoy a log cabin coffee package ticket for 30 yuan per person. Free of charge; for people aged 60 years old (inclusive) to 64 years old (inclusive) with valid ID cards.Military Personnel with Discounts:
Active military personnel, with valid certificates. The scenic area tickets are reduced, and they can enjoy the wooden house coffee package ticket at 30 yuan per person.
Journalists for Free:
Journalists with press cards and interview certificates issued by the National Press and Publication Administration or the National Radio and Television Administration. The scenic area tickets are waived, and they can enjoy the wooden house coffee package ticket at 30 yuan per person.
Disabled People for Free:
Those with disability certificates issued by the China Disabled Persons’ Federation. The scenic area tickets are waived, and they can enjoy the wooden house coffee package ticket at 30 yuan per person.
Tour Guides for Free:
Tour guides leading tour groups, with valid certificates. The scenic area tickets are waived, and they can enjoy the wooden house coffee package ticket at 30 yuan per person.
Students for Free:
Full-time undergraduate students and below (with student ID cards). There are discounts.
