Linwu Cave
林屋洞
A limestone cave on Xishan, known as the “Ninth Cave Heaven Under Heaven.” The floor of the cave is level like a room, and it stays cool in summer. There is also a plum garden nearby.
Linwu Cave is located on Linwu Mountain in Jinting Town (Xishan), Wuzhong District. It is the “Ninth Cave Heaven” among the Ten Great Cave Heavens of Daoism. The limestone cave has a flat floor and rows of stone pillars on the ceiling, and its name comes from the idea that the cave is “like a house.” It stays cool inside during summer. The scenic area includes the Jiafu Pavilion, a plum garden and cliff inscriptions, and the plum blossoms are in full bloom in spring. Admission is about 60 yuan. It can be combined with Shigong Mountain and Mingyuewan on a one-day Xishan tour.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Xishan Island (Jinting)
- Shigongshan
- Piaomiao Peak
- Mingyuewan Ancient Village
- Luxiang Ancient Village
- Taihu Bridge
- Sanshan Island
- Zijin Nunnery