Wannian Ice Cave
万年冰洞
A Quaternary ice cave in Ningwu County where ice persists year-round. Icicles and ice waterfalls glisten inside, and it stays bitterly cold even in midsummer.
Wannian Ice Cave lies in the Guancen Mountains in Censhan Township, Ningwu County. It is a rare cave formed by Quaternary glaciation, and its ice never fully melts. Inside, icicles, ice cascades and ice formations shimmer under the lights. Even when it is scorching hot outside in midsummer, the cave remains freezing, so bring a warm jacket. Steps lead down to deeper sections. A visit takes about an hour. The site is often combined with Luya Mountain, Maglun Grassland and the source of the Fen River for a one- or two-day tour of Ningwu.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Shimen Hanging Coffins
- Ningwu Tianchi Lake (Mayinghai)
- Wanghuagou Hanging Village
- Source of the Fen River (Leiming Temple)
- Ningwu Pass
- Malun Grassland
- Luya Mountain
- Ninghua Ancient Town