Luobi Cave
落笔洞
An ancient human site about 10,000 years old, where stalactites hanging from the cave roof look like brushes, and one of Hainan's earliest traces of human activity.
Luobi Cave lies in Lizhigou, northeast of downtown Sanya. It is a limestone cave, and the stalactites hanging from its roof look like writing brushes, which gave it the name 'Luobi,' meaning 'brush-dropping.' Inside, archaeologists have unearthed a tooth fossil of the 'Sanya Man', along with stone and bone tools dating back about 10,000 years. It is one of the earliest known ancient human sites in Hainan and is a key cultural relic protection unit at the national level.
The site is modest in size and suits visitors interested in archaeology and history. Opening arrangements are subject to local announcements.
Opening hours
Per local notices
Nearby sights
- Sanya Romance Park
- Sanya Dong'an Wetland Park
- Phoenix Ridge Scenic Area
- Bailu Park
- Sanya River Mangroves
- Haiyue Square
- Sanya First Market
- Yalong Bay International Rose Valley