Guanyin Cave
观音洞
A Tibetan Buddhist cave temple on the mountainside southeast of Taihuai Town, said to be where the Sixth Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso, once meditated; the climb involves a flight of steps.
Guanyin Cave is a Tibetan Buddhist temple built into a cliff on the mountainside of Qixian Valley, about 3 km southeast of Taihuai Town. The cave houses a statue of Guanyin, and legend says the Sixth Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso, once meditated here, which draws many young visitors. From the foot of the mountain to the cave entrance you must climb several hundred steps, and along the way you can look down on the Taihuai valley and across at Nantai Temple. The cave is cramped, so expect queues when it is crowded. A scenic area entry ticket for Mount Wutai is required (subject to the official announcement). Going in the morning is recommended to avoid the midday heat and crowds, and it can be combined with Nantai Temple and Zhenhai Temple.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–18:00 (follow temple notices)
Nearby sights
- Shuxiang Temple
- Wuye Temple (Wanfo Pavilion)
- Tayuan Temple & Great White Pagoda
- Luohou Temple
- Xiantong Temple
- Yuanzhao Temple
- Pusading Temple
- Pushou Temple