Bainiao Rock
百鸟岩
An underground river cave you enter by boat. Three skylights cast shifting patches of light, the 'six bright and six dark' phenomenon is a sight to behold, and thousands of cliff swallows skim over the water. It is a must-do in Bama.
Bainiao Rock, also known as Shuibo Skylight or Yanshou Cave, lies at the foot of Mozhai Mountain in Jiazhuan Town, about 20 kilometres from the county seat. A tributary of the Panyang River flows through the mountain's interior, forming an underground river about 1 kilometre long. Visitors enter in small wooden boats and pass three skylights, where the light alternates between bright and dark. This has been described as 'six days and six nights'. Stalactites are reflected in the water, and at dusk swallows gather in flocks to return to their nests. The site was used as a filming location for the *Ghost Blows Out the Light* series and the film *Second Exposure*. It is open about 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission includes the boat ride (confirm the price with the scenic area). The boat trip takes about 40 minutes. The cave is dark, so you will need high ISO settings for photos. Boat trips may be suspended after heavy summer rain.
Opening hours
08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Renshouyuan Longevity Park
- Bapan Longevity Village
- Poyue Village
- Baimo Cave
- Panyang River
- Bama Crystal Palace Cave
- Bama Longevity Culture Square
- Sanmenhai Tiankeng Cluster