Taozu Sacred Land, expanded from the original Muli Cave, boasts three main attractions: the stalactites of Muli Cave, the bamboo forests covering the mountains, and the pottery-making at Fan Li’s Kiln. Cultural landmarks based on the love legend of Fan Li and Xi Shi are scattered throughout the scenic area. In summer, the bamboo forests shield the scorching sun, and the cave stays cool, making it an ideal place to escape the heat.
Located 28 kilometers southwest of Yixing City, in Jintang Mountain, just three stops away from Yixing’s Bamboo Sea, Taozu Sacred Land is overshadowed by the fame of the ‘Three Caves of Yixing’: Shanjuan Cave, Zhanggong Cave, and Linggu Cave, resulting in fewer visitors.
The main entrance to the north of the scenic area, modeled after an ancient city gate, also serves as the Fan Li Cultural Exhibition Hall, featuring图文并茂 of Fan Li’s life. After passing the statue of Fan Li in Fan Li Square, one arrives at the exit of Muli Cave, where a pool of clear water holds a statue of Xi Shi. Standing at the Waterfall Pavilion, one can see the artificial waterfall cascading down the cave’s rock face.
Muli Cave is the essence of the scenic area, with its exit at the main gate and its entrance requiring a climb over a mountain. The mountain is not difficult to ascend, with many small attractions along the way, so time-conscious visitors should hurry. Following the mountain trail southward to the triangular Fan Bamboo Pavilion, and then to the fascinating ‘One Line Sky’, where Taihu stone forests form narrow gaps only wide enough for one person to pass through.
Continuing through the scenic spots such as the Crane Pavilion (Westward Pavilion), the Yuan Bao Stone, and arriving at the Bamboo Forest Corridor, visitors can walk on wooden plank paths and cross suspension bridges, surrounded by lush and lovely bamboo forests, including Jin Xiangyu Bamboo, Luohan Bamboo, and Purple Bamboo, among many varieties. Below, one can see the low-lying Taihu stone forests. Families with children can also visit the ecological amusement park in the bamboo forest to enjoy swings and slides.
Children over 4 meters (excluding) and over 1.5 meters (including) or under 18 years old (including) (with valid identity documents) can enjoy a 50% discount on the listed ticket price. Discount tickets for the elderly: Elderly people over 70 years old (including) (with valid identity documents) are free; Elderly people aged 60 (including) – 69 years old (excluding) (with valid identity documents) can enjoy a 50% discount on the listed ticket price.
Discount tickets for students: With student ID. Discount tickets for active-duty officers: Active-duty officers (with valid identity documents) are free. Residents: Those with Suzhou Leisure Card, Wuxi Huiming Leisure Annual Card, and Changzhou Huiming Leisure Tourism Annual Card can enter the park for free (only for the scenic area entrance ticket and does not include items inside). Free. Supplementary note: Free is only for the scenic area entrance ticket and does not include items inside. This information is for reference only. For specific details, please refer to the disclosure of the scenic area. Service facilities. Parking lot: [North Gate Parking Lot of Taosu Sacred Realm]. Reference price: ¥10/time. Address: Zhuhai Village, Hufu Town, Yixing City. Parking spaces: 500. Transportation inside the park: Reference price: 30 yuan/person. Address: The pier for entering the cave.
