Alu Ancient Cave
阿庐古洞
A karst cave system in Luxi County, with stalactites and stalagmites in striking shapes, plus boat rides on an underground river.
Alu Ancient Cave is located near Luxi County seat, about 40 km from Mile city. It consists of several caves, including Luyuan Cave and Yusun Cave, along with an underground river. Stalactites, stalagmites and curtain formations take on striking shapes, and under the lights the cave glows in vivid colors. One section can be explored by boat along the underground river. The temperature inside stays around 20 °C, and a visit takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. Check the scenic area's notice for tickets. The cave floor is slippery, so watch your footing and do not touch the stalactites.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Chengzi Ancient Village
- Taiping Lake Forest Town
- Jinping Mountain & Mile Buddha
- Honghe Water Town
- Huquan Eco Park
- Keyi Town
- Dongfengyun Art Town
- Yunnan Red Winery