Beneath us lies a world of wonder. This is the Fairy Cave. It is also known as Xianqi Cave. The Fairy Cave is a realm of underground rivers and ancient formations.
Experts estimate the stalactites formed 300000 to 700000 years ago. Imagine the slow drip of water shaping these formations over millennia. The Fairy Cave was formed about 1.6 billion years ago.
Inside, the temperature remains a constant 18 degrees Celsius. It is cool in summer and warm in winter. This makes it a comfortable escape year-round.
The Fairy Cave extends 6000 meters deep. It is divided into upper, middle, and lower levels. Halls within the cave are deep. Colorful stalactite clusters abound. Many have strange and delicate shapes.
The uniqueness of Fairy Cave is that you need to take a small boat at middle height of the mountain. The water route stretches 500 meters. The gentle breeze touches your face. The unique landscape surrounds you. It is a truly fantastic experience.
With its many branch caves and non-sourced underground water, Fairy Cave rivals the Four Karst Caves in China. It presents a gallery of changeable scenery.
The cave was once called Qianzhen or Shifo Cave during the Ming Dynasty. A wanderer monk Yuan Guang gave it these names. Stone Flower Cave became famous from then on.
The milk-white stone Yue Nai Shi is a wonder. It resembles stone lotuses and mushrooms.
Another highlight is the Silver Fox Cave. It was discovered and developed in 1991. It features a rare stone shaped like a snow leopard’s head and a silver fox’s body. Snow-white hairs cover it. They are crystal clear and glittering.
People burn joss sticks here. They offer sacrifices at festivals. They wish for the turtle to live there forever.
The Taoyuan Fairy Valley has ethnic totems. All totems are carved on a complete rock. It is 5 meters high and 8 meters wide.
Remember the legend. Appreciate the natural beauty. Fairy Cave offers a glimpse into the earth’s artistry. Let the coolness refresh your mind.