Zengpiyan Cave Site
甑皮岩
A Neolithic cave site dating from about 12,000 to 7,000 years ago, yielding some of China’s earliest pottery and human remains, and a representative prehistoric site of South China.
Zengpiyan lies at the southwestern foot of Dushan Hill in Xiangshan District. It was discovered in 1965 and is a Neolithic cave site dating to about 12,000–7,000 years ago. It yielded some of China’s earliest pottery, a large number of stone and bone tools, shells, and human remains, and it is listed as a key national cultural heritage site. The Zengpiyan National Archaeological Park now preserves the cave site and includes an exhibition hall, where visitors can learn about Guilin as a “sacred place of ten thousand years of wisdom.” Admission is low or free (confirm on site). It closes on Mondays and is about 15 minutes by taxi from downtown.
Opening hours
About 9:00–17:00; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Nanxishan Park
- Chuanshan Park
- Elephant Trunk Hill
- Li Zongren's Official Residence
- Two Rivers and Four Lakes / Sun & Moon Pagodas
- Guihai Stele Forest Museum
- Seven Star Park
- Diecai Hill (Folded Brocade Hill)