Kaiyuan Karst Cave
开元溶洞
A large limestone karst cave in Boshan, with abundant stalagmites and stalactites, and inscriptions from the Kaiyuan era of the Tang dynasty on its walls.
Kaiyuan Cave is about 1,400 m long. Its stalactites, stalagmites and draperies take many forms, and it is named after Tang-dynasty inscriptions from the Kaiyuan era found inside. It is one of the larger karst caves north of the Yangtze River. Lighting creates several highlights inside. The full walk takes about 1 hour, and the ground is slippery, so wear non-slip shoes. Admission is about CNY 80. The cave is in the southwest of Boshan urban area and can be combined with Yuanshan and Yanshen Ancient Town for a one-day Boshan trip.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Yuanshan National Forest Park
- Hongye Shiyan Scenic Area
- Yanshen Ancient Town & Taoliu Park
- Pu Songling's Former Residence
- Lushan National Forest Park
- Zhoucun Ancient Commercial Town
- Ezhuang Ancient Villages
- Tanxi Mountain