Linggu Cave
灵谷洞
One of Yixing's three celebrated limestone caves, with deep passages, interconnected chambers, and rich stalactites and stalagmites. It is often visited on the same day as Zhanggong Cave.
Linggu Cave lies in the mountains of Hugang Town in southern Yixing. Together with Shanjuan Cave and Zhanggong Cave, it is one of Yixing's three major limestone caves. The cave runs deep into the mountain, linking several tall chambers. Stalactites, stalagmites, and curtain-like formations come in many shapes, and under lighting the layers stand out clearly, giving it a deeper, more secluded feel than Zhanggong Cave.
The hillsides outside are part of the Yangxian tea area, so you can stop to sample Yangxian Xueya green tea along the way. Inside, there are many steps and the stone can be slippery, so wear non-slip shoes. A visit takes about 1 hour. Admission prices follow the scenic area's official notice. The cave is about 25 km from Yixing city center, so a car is the easiest way to get there. It can be combined with Zhanggong Cave and the Bamboo Sea on the same day.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–17:00 (check the scenic area's announced hours)
Nearby sights
- Taozu Shengjing Scenic Area
- Longchishan Bicycle Park
- China Yixing Ceramics Museum
- Zhanggong Cave
- Yixing Bamboo Sea
- Shushan Ancient South Street
- Qianshu Dragon Kiln
- Longbeishan Forest Park