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The Top 16 Caves in China

Looking to visit a cave in China on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected China’s 16

best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.

Last updated: November 8, 2025

Yinhe Waterfall and Yinhe Cave Temple

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The "Yinhe Waterfall" is a special place together with the small "Yinhe Cave Temple". A hidden treasure that does not make many hikers during the week. After heavy rains the …

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Motian Waterfall

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The Motian Waterfall is the second of three waterfalls on the Sandiaoling Waterfall Trail. Close behind, one floor up, follows the "Pipadong Waterfall". The "Motian Waterfall" has an overhang, almost …

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Tongfu Cave

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A dark and mysterious cave. Better bring a flashlight. Name translation: the Cave of Purple clouds Coming from east.

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Open Stalactite Gorge

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Generally, stalactites are only known in caves. Here you can admire it under the open sky in a small gorge.

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Yangshuo Butterfly Spring Scenic Area

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The area features a cave, a hanging bridge over the Yulong River and a bunch more of scenic walking. Apparently at certain times, performances of the regional ethnic minority are …

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Songlong Rock Waterfall

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The Songlong Rock Waterfall is situated in a truly idyllic location near a large cave. Nearby hiking trails invite you to linger for a while!

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Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site

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Prehistoric excavation and site of the oldest Chinese

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Xumishan Grottoes

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Amazing site.

From Huangduobao you can reach them along the main road: panoramic but with more elevation and traffic; or a cycle path along the river (added as highlight as well).

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Linwu Caves (Linwu Dong)

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The Linwu Caves on Xishan Island are limestone karst caves that are open to the public. The main entrance (this highlight) is on the south side of the park that …

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Yuhuang Hill (Yuhuangshan)

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Yuhuang Hill is located half way between the West Lake and the river. 239m at its peak it offers a nice hike (mainly stairs) with a temple or two to visit and the famous Zilai Cave.

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The Top 16 Caves in China

Yinhe Waterfall and Yinhe Cave Temple

Motian Waterfall

Tongfu Cave

Open Stalactite Gorge

Yangshuo Butterfly Spring Scenic Area

Songlong Rock Waterfall

Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site

Xumishan Grottoes

Linwu Caves (Linwu Dong)

Yuhuang Hill (Yuhuangshan)

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