Rui Jing Shi Hua Cave

Rui Jing Shi Hua Cave is located in Pucun, Shi Rui Township, Changhua area, Lin’an City, Zheji[...]

Rui Jing Shi Hua Cave is located in Pucun, Shi Rui Township, Changhua area, Lin’an City, Zhejiang Province, and is a natural karst cave with a high density and a complete variety of karst landscapes. The cave maintains a constant temperature of 18 degrees Celsius throughout the year, and the air is very fresh, making it a perfect place to escape the heat in summer.
Before entering the cave, one must walk 280 meters of mountain road to reach the summit. However, the path is shaded by lush trees, so even in summer, the sun is not felt, and the cool mountain breeze can still be enjoyed. Continuing forward, one passes through a vast walnut forest covering tens of thousands of acres, and then arrives at the cave entrance. The entire tour must be led by a guide and is approximately over an hour long. Visitors can take photos at the entrance, as the exit is located elsewhere.

Inside the cave, Rui Jing Shi Hua Cave is divided into five cavern halls. Following the guide in order, one will pass through attractions such as Rui Jing Sightseeing Ladder, East Sea Dragon Palace, West Lake Scenery, and Stone Flower World. The Rui Jing Sightseeing Ladder, over eighty meters long, is a unique feature of the cave and is currently the only cave in China that requires a ladder to enter. Looking down from above, it is extremely spectacular and thrilling. The ladder has steps for free ascent and descent, and it is said that an elevator will be installed in the future.

In addition, the famous stone flowers inside the cave are of various shapes, some resembling chrysanthemums in full bloom, others like a springtime floral competition. Up close, they look like clusters of flowers, and from a distance, they resemble a myriad of stars, all vying for beauty, a feast for the eyes. The second cavern hall alone boasts over three thousand stone flowers in full bloom, which is quite stunning.

The exit of the cave is at the foot of the mountain, next to which is the Rui Jing Science Popularization Exhibition Hall, worth visiting if time permits. Adjacent to the exit, there is a parking lot with Rui Jing Mountain Goods City, primarily selling local specialties such as walnuts, tea, dried bamboo shoots, and various dried vegetables, which make for good souvenirs.

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Additionally, there are several farmhouse restaurants in the scenic area, such as Rui Jing Restaurant, where one can dine on local dishes like stone chicken, stone ear mushrooms, and stone fish, all sourced from the mountains, as well as fresh vegetables grown by local farmers and wild tea picked from the mountains, which taste quite good.

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Opening hours are from January 1st to December 31st, from 08:00 to 16:30.

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Preferential policies: 1. Children under 1.1 meters (not inclusive) are free of charge. 2. Children between 1.1 meters (inclusive) and 1.3 meters (inclusive) can purchase half-price tickets; military personnel can buy discounted tickets with proof.

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Please note that the above information is for reference only, and specific details should be confirmed with the Rui Jing Shi Hua Cave scenic area on the day of the visit.

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Tips: 1. It is recommended to bring a long-sleeved shirt when visiting in summer, as the cave is always at a constant temperature of 18 degrees Celsius. 2. Some paths inside the cave are very steep and wet, so it is better to wear flat and non-slip shoes.

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