Silver Cave (Yinziyan)
银子岩
Yangshuo's most famous karst cave, with stalactites that gleam like silver. Its three highlights are the 'Music Stone Screen,' the 'Jade Pool Fairyland,' and the 'Snowy Mountain Waterfall.'
Silver Cave (Yinziyan) lies about 18 km south of Yangshuo town, in the direction of Lipu, within Gaotian Town. It is a multi-level cave that runs through 12 peaks, covering about 2 km in total. Under the lights, its stalactites shimmer silver. Key formations include the Music Stone Screen, the Jade Pool Fairyland, the Snowy Mountain Waterfall, Buddha Discussing Scriptures, and the Lone Pillar Holding Up the Sky. Tickets cost about 65 yuan, and the visit takes about 1 hour. Visitors must enter in groups, following their guide in sequence. Buses from Yangshuo bus station pass through on the way to Lipu. The cave entrance has many shops, so you can skip them if you wish.
Opening hours
08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Ruyi Peak Cableway
- Moon Hill
- Julongtan Cave
- Jianshan Temple
- Big Banyan Tree
- Ten-Mile Gallery
- Butterfly Spring
- Totem Ancient Trail